Instructor, Powerline Technician

Autism Services; Estevan; Hybrid; CAD 94,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Southeast College is seeking a skilled instructor to lead the Powerline Technician program in Weyburn/Estevan area. The instructor will teach Levels 1–4 of the apprenticeship program, cover safety, theory, rigging, and line work, and evaluate student progress while maintaining records.

Experience with adult instruction or leadership is considered an asset, along with strong Microsoft Office skills and LMS familiarity. Full-time position, 195–220 teaching days per year.

Qualifications

• Red Seal Journeyperson Powerline Technician certification required.
• 5–10 years recent journeyperson experience in powerline work.
• Preference for individuals with prior adult instruction or leadership experience.
• Strong mathematical concept application ability.

Responsibilities

• Instruct Levels 1–4 of the Powerline Technician Apprenticeship Technical Training Program as outlined by Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission.
• Deliver topics including pole climbing safety, AC/DC theory, rigging, structures, line work, bonding and grounding, line design and drawings, and ground disturbance procedures.
• Evaluate student progress regularly and maintain accurate records of marks and attendance.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for related curriculum development activities.

Job description

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

Posted Date:

08-Sep-2026

Location:

ESTEVAN

# of Positions:

1

Employment Terms:

Full-Time

Length of Employment:

Full-time (195-220 days per year)

Apply By Date:

28-Sep-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.