Instructor, Powerline Technician

Autism Services; Canada; On-site; CAD 56,342 - 84,892; Full time

Job summary

Southeast College seeks an instructor to deliver the Powerline Technician program in Weyburn. Instruct Levels 1–4, cover theory and field topics, evaluate progress, and maintain records. The role involves serving as SME for curriculum development and engaging students with practical demonstrations.

Applicants should have a Red Seal journeyperson credential and 5–10 years of journeyperson experience, with preference for those who have taught adults or held leadership roles in training settings.

Qualifications

• Interprovincial Red Seal Journeyperson Powerline Technician certification.
• 5–10 years of recent, relevant journeyperson Powerline experience.
• Experience instructing adults or in a leadership role preferred.

Responsibilities

• Instruct Levels 1 through 4 of the Powerline Technician Apprenticeship program.
• Cover topics including pole climbing safety, theory, rigging, design and grounds.
• Evaluate student progress and maintain accurate records of marks.
• Serve as SME for related curriculum development activities.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Conflict resolution

Organizational skills

Powerline knowledge

Education

Interprovincial Red Seal Journeyperson Powerline Technician

Tools

Microsoft Office

Learning Management System (LMS)

Job description

Per SGEU Instructional Grid ($305.38-$460.12/day)+Market Stipend($179)

Location:

ESTEVAN

# of Positions:

1

Employment Terms:

Full-Time

Length of Employment:

Full-time (195-220 days per year)

Apply By Date:

23-Aug-2026

Southeast College is seeking a highly motivated and qualified instructor to join our team to Instruct the Powerline Technician program in Weyburn.

The successful candidate will:

• Instruct Levels 1 through 4 of the Powerline Technician Apprenticeship Technical Training Program as outlined by Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission
• Instructional topics include, but are not limited to: pole climbing safety, AC and DC theory, rigging, structures, line work, bonding and grounding, line design and drawings, above ground and underground systems, specific terminology associated with the trade and ground disturbance procedures
• Evaluates student progress regularly while maintaining accurate, complete, and up-to-date records including student marks
• Serve as a subject matter expert for any related curriculum development activities

Knowledge & Skills

• Effective oral and written communication, analytical, conflict resolution, and organizational skills
• Well-established depth of knowledge in powerline work and its practical application in industry
• Demonstrated experience in the use of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, Teams). Working knowledge of learning management systems (eg. Blackboard) considered an asset.
• Ability to demonstrate all physical aspects of training.

Education & Experience

• Interprovincial Red Seal Journeyperson Powerline Technician
• 5 to 10 years recent, relevant experience as a journeyperson Powerline Technician
• Preference may be given to individuals with prior experience instructing adults or in a leadership role, and those who can demonstrate a strong application of mathematical concepts.