Instructors, Workplace Essential Skills (Talent Pipeline)

NBCC (New Brunswick Community College); Fredericton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking qualified Instructors to deliver Workplace Essential Skills training to adults across various locations. This role offers flexibility, with hours ranging from part-time to full-time. Instructors will focus on enhancing essential skills like communication, problem-solving, and adaptability to meet job market demands. Ideal candidates will possess a diploma or degree in a related field, experience in adult education, and strong interpersonal skills. Join this innovative team to make a significant impact on individuals' employability and skill development.

Qualifications

• Experience working with unemployed or underemployed individuals.
• Knowledge of the WES methodology and inclusive teaching approaches.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and facilitate classroom components of the WES program.
• Enhance individuals' skills to align with job market needs.

Skills

Reading

Writing

Numeracy

Problem solving

Communication

Adaptability

Collaboration

Creativity and Innovation

Digital skills

Education

Diploma or degree in a related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

In collaboration with the Collège communautaire du Nouveau-Brunswick (CCNB) and WorkingNB, the New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) is seeking qualified Instructors to offer Workplace Essential Skills (WES) training to New Brunswick adults in various locations, including Moncton, Saint John, Fredericton, Woodstock, Miramichi, Acadian Peninsula, Restigouche/Chaleur, and Edmundston.

Hours for this position can range from 4 to 36.25 hours per week, providing flexibility for those available for full-time hours.

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a detailed application and resume online. All applications will be acknowledged upon receipt; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Responsibilities

Under the guidance of the Business Development Manager, the instructor will deliver and facilitate classroom components of the WES program, which may be conducted face-to-face or virtually. The goal is to enhance individuals' skills to align with job market needs, focusing on competencies such as:

• Reading
• Writing
• Numeracy
• Problem solving
• Communication
• Adaptability
• Collaboration
• Creativity and Innovation
• Digital skills

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• A diploma or degree in a related discipline with relevant experience.
• Knowledge of the WES methodology, competency/task-based learning, and inclusive teaching approaches.
• Understanding of employability skills and workplace training.
• Experience working with unemployed or underemployed individuals.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills in both written and oral forms.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Professional Skills:

• Excellent public speaking and presentation abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Facilitation skills for groups and individual learners.
• Experience coordinating team activities.
• Flexibility to manage multiple tasks and adapt to changing circumstances.
• Analytical skills to assess needs, solve problems, and provide recommendations.
• Decisiveness, initiative, and sound judgment across various issues.
• Critical thinking, problem-solving skills, creativity, independence, and flexibility.
• Language proficiency in English, French, or Bilingual.
• Preference for candidates with post-secondary teaching experience.

Candidates should clearly demonstrate how they meet these qualifications on their resumes, including their language preference, availability for WES instruction, and preferred work location. Other combinations of education and experience may be considered equivalent.