Instructor, Social Work (3 Year Term)

Keyano College; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Keyano College is seeking a Social Work Instructor for the Social Work Diploma program in a 3-year term role. The position focuses on teaching, mentorship, and community engagement, requiring a Master's of Social Work and significant professional experience in the field.

Benefits

Employer paid health and dental benefits

Defined benefit pension plan (LAPP)

Northern Living Allowance of $1,040.00 per month

Professional training and development funding

Generous vacation entitlement

Paid sick days

Discounted gym membership

Tuition waiver for employees and dependents

Employee discounts for various services

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years experience as a registered social worker.
• Two or more years of post-MSW experience.
• Registered with Alberta College of Social Work or eligible for registration.

Responsibilities

• Teach social work diploma courses across the curriculum.
• Maintain office hours for student engagement.
• Perform field supervision and community engagement.

Skills

Effective communication

Collaboration skills

Mentorship

Education

Masters of Social Work

Job description

The Opportunity

The School of Health and Human Service at Keyano College has an opening for a Social Work Instructor in the Social Work Diploma program in a 3 year term role ending on or before June 30, 2028. The program is designed to prepare graduates to practice with individuals, families, groups, communities, and organizations in rural and urban settings. The successful candidate will teach primarily in the Social Work Diploma program but may also teach across the school of Health and Human Services.

Note: this is not a remote or hybrid work opportunity, you will be required to work on campus and relocate to Fort McMurray, AB.

About Us

Keyano College is an equal opportunity employer looking for motivated and diverse individuals to join our college community and support our quest to educate to change lives. We offer meaningful development opportunities for our staff and a supportive balanced working environment. We are a comprehensive post-secondary educational institution located in Fort McMurray, nested in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo on traditional Treaty 8 territory. Stretching from north-central Alberta to the borders of Saskatchewan and the Northwest Territories, Wood Buffalo is one of the largest municipalities in Canada. Keyano College is a strategic community partner that meets both the training and talent upgrading needs of industry, as well as the personal enrichment and cultural needs of the Wood Buffalo community. We take pride in offering a safe work and study environment that embraces Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging. Our students and customers come from all walks of life and so do we. That is why we are committed to hiring great people from a variety of backgrounds because it makes our employee community stronger.

Duties & Responsibilities

The Successful Candidate Will Be Required To

• Primarily teach social work diploma courses across the curriculum
• Maintaining office hours and student mentorship/engagement
• Performing field supervision and practicum support
• Engaging with community stakeholders
• Maintaining professional competence and knowledge of subject matter
  
  

Qualifications

Required Qualification:

• Masters of Social Work
• Two or more years of post MSW experience in the Social Work field.
• Minimum of five years of experience working as a registered social worker (Candidates must be registered with Alberta College of Social Work or be eligible for registration).
  
  

Nice to have

• Previous instructional experience in adult education or post secondary learning environments
• Experience with field education
• Effective communication and collaboration skills
• Commitment to inclusion and diversity
  
  

Please note, if your education was received internationally we will require you provide an international education assessment through IQAS, WES, or one of the other nationally designated organizations upon hire.

Compensation And Benefits

• We offer an attractive competitive compensation based on your experience.
• Employer paid comprehensive health and dental benefits, including a health spending account.
• Defined Benefit pension plan (LAPP) - one of the best in Canada.
• This position qualifies for additional payment of the Northern Living Allowance of $1,040.00 per month (This allowance is reviewed annually and is subject to budget approval).
• Professional training and development funding is provided annually.
• Generous vacation entitlement and the bonus of paid holidays between Christmas and New Years.
• Paid sick days.
  
  

We Offer Various Perks And Discounts To Our Employees

• Employee Service and Academic Achievement recognition awards annually.
• Greatly discounted employee membership to the Syncrude Sports and Wellness Centre (our gym and recreational facility).
• Tuition waiver for all employees and dependents to take courses at Keyano College to support your thirst for learning.
• Employee Discounts for the Keyano Theatre and the Keynotes Bookstore.
• Various other perks and discounts for cell phone plans, insurance, hotels, car rentals, stores etc.
  
  

We strive to create equitable and inclusive spaces where everyone feels seen, valued, and heard, recognizing that our journey toward justice is ongoing and requires continuous learning, unlearning, and collective action. Together, we will challenge the status quo, amplify diverse voices, and build a more equitable and inclusive future for all members of our College community.

Additional Information

We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue through the selection process will be contacted.

Company

Keyano College

Location

Fort McMurray, Alberta

Opening Date

14-05-2025