Instrumentation & Automation Engineering Technology - Sessional

Red Deer Polytechnic; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Cross health plan

Pension plan

Tuition waivers

Professional development funding

Job summary

Red Deer Polytechnic's School of Trades and Technology seeks an Instrumentation & Automation Engineering Technologist to teach, review, and develop curriculum and labs, shaping programs to meet industry needs.

You will instruct across areas such as Electrical Principles, Process Measurements, PLCs, Process Control, Microcontrollers, Instrumentation Systems, and System Integration, with opportunities for professional development and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Instrumentation Engineering Technologist CET or PEng with experience working with Engineering Technologists (required).
• 5 Years post-graduation work experience as an Instrumentation Engineering Technologist (required).
• Intermediate level proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint (required).
• Effective time management and organizational skills (required).
• Demonstrated written communication skills (required).

Responsibilities

• Instruct, review, and develop curriculum and labs within the School of Trades and Technology.
• Instruct, developing and delivering a mix of program areas: Electrical Principles, Process Measurements, PLCs, Process Control, Microcontrollers, Instrumentation Systems, Analyzers, System Integration.
• Share expertise with students through engaging and hands-on teaching methods.

Skills

Instrumentation Eng Tech CET

Post-grad work exp

MS Word/Outlook/PowerPoint

Time management

Written communication

Education

Instrumentation Eng Technologist CET or PEng

Job description

Position Summary

• Are passionate about teaching, learning, and student success.
• Pursue professional learning to continually enhance their practice and their discipline.
• Are recognized for their contributions to both local and global communities.

Role Description

As Red Deer Polytechnic's future takes shape, growing our breadth of credentials (to include our own degrees) and programs, our institution has high expectations of our amazing faculty. But we do recognize that new hires may not have all the skills and experiences when applying. We want you to know that there is some flexibility to develop your talents over time. The initial focus for new faculty will be on teaching and student success with lots of opportunity for professional development, growth and collaboration. Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) is committed to all faculty acquiring the identified Key Attributes over time.

Teaching

The faculty member combines discipline expertise with evidence-based teaching to facilitate effective and varied learning experiences.

Student Success

The faculty member encourages student success in an engaging, supportive environment by being responsive to student needs and ideas.

Professional Development

The faculty member engages in the continuous pursuit of knowledge to maintain currency in their discipline and their teaching practice.

Research, Scholarly and Creative Pursuits

The faculty member has the opportunity to pursue impactful scholarly and creative activities and disseminate knowledge that advances the discipline, enhances the reputation of Red Deer Polytechnic, and improves communities.

Community Contributions

The faculty member values engagement, contributing knowledge and their own expertise to the betterment of Red Deer Polytechnic and local communities, as well as discipline-based, national, and global communities.

Position Responsibilities

The School of Trades and Technology is actively seeking a talented Instrumentation & Automation Engineering Technologist (IAET) to take on the pivotal role of instructing, reviewing, and developing curriculum and labs within our institution. As a key member of our team, you will be instrumental in shaping our educational programs to meet the evolving needs of industry.

The successful candidate will be instructing, developing and delivering a mix of the following program areas depending on their experience and expertise.

• Electrical Principles
• Process Measurements
• Programmable Logic Controllers
• Process Control
• Microcontrollers
• Instrumentation Systems
• Analyzers
• System Integration

As an educator, you will have the exciting opportunity to share your expertise with students through engaging and hands-on teaching methods. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in Instrumentation Engineering Technology, a passion for education, and the ability to inspire and mentor the next generation of Engineering Technologists.

About the School

Red Deer Polytechnic's School of Trades and Technology is a multidisciplinary school committed to innovation, applied learning, and student success across a broad spectrum of programs. Our programs are rapidly growing, offering certificates, diplomas, university transfer options, and collaborative degrees that prepare students for careers in research, industry, health, and technology.

In addition to our expanding credit programs, we are Alberta's third-largest provider of Skilled Trades Apprenticeship training, offering 17 trades and two Engineering Technology diplomas. RDP is a major sponsor of Skills Canada Alberta and has seen many of our students excel in Skills competitions provincially, nationally, and at World Skills.

Our School's strength lies in its diversity – where future scientists, engineers, and technology professionals learn alongside apprentices in state-of-the-art facilities, with access to innovation centres and cutting-edge equipment. Faculty across all disciplines prioritize excellence in teaching, industry engagement, and meaningful experiential learning opportunities. Whether in the sciences, computing fields, trades or engineering technology, our graduates are known for being skilled, adaptable, and ready to contribute to the evolving needs of Central Alberta and beyond.

For further information, contact: Tyler Morrissette, Associate Dean School of Trades and Technology Email: [e-mail]

Required Qualifications

• Instrumentation Engineering Technologist (CET) or PENG with experience working with Engineering Technologists
• 5 Years post-graduation work experience as an Instrumentation Engineering Technologist
• Intermediate level proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Effective time management and organizational skills
• Demonstrated written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineering Technologist P. Tech or Professional Licensee Engineer (P.L.Eng) in Instrumentation Engineering Technology
• Engineering Technologist with a related Journeyperson certificate
• 10 plus years post-graduation experience as an Instrumentation Engineering Technologist
• Experience writing and developing curriculum and or technical procedures.
• Experience teaching post-secondary learners through both in-person and online formats

Benefits and Compensation Information

Red Deer Polytechnic offers a comprehensive benefits package including extended health and dental care through Blue Cross, access to a health spending account, pension plan, Employee & Family Assistance Program, generous vacation allotments, credit tuition waivers and opportunities for professional development funding. Additional time off due to Institution closures between Christmas and New Year general holidays.

• Eligibility to access the above-mentioned benefits is dependent upon the FARDP Collective Agreement and related RDP policies.

Desired Start Date

December 8, 2026

Position End Date (if term-certain)

April 30, 2027

Hours of work

Normal hours of operation are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, M - F

Note to Applicant

Red Deer Polytechnic fosters an inclusive learning and working environment where everyone can bring their full selves and share their unique talents. We are committed to being responsive to the evolving needs and expectations of our diverse community.

To enrich the intellectual, economic, cultural, and social development of Central Alberta, we value the contributions of individuals with diverse perspectives and experiences. We encourage applications from Indigenous persons, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, individuals of all sexual orientations, and persons of any gender identity or expression.

Red Deer Polytechnic will provide job applicants with accommodations in accordance with the Alberta Human Rights Code. To request an accommodation, please contact [e-mail]

Special Instructions to Applicants

This position will remain open until filled; however, the first review of applications will begin on November 18th, 2026.