Maritime Mechanical Trainer

Blackpool and The Fylde College; Kawartha Lakes; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Ontario, Canada, is seeking a Maritime Mechanical Trainer to deliver engaging training and assess students' progress. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and experience in maritime education. This role also offers unique opportunities for professional development as well as extensive benefits including a competitive pension and agile working opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced leave allowance

Professional development opportunities

Sports facilities

FREE healthy breakfast

Qualifications

• Experience in maritime training and education.
• Ability to conduct effective assessments and provide feedback.
• Strong communication skills with students and employers.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging theoretical and practical training.
• Conduct assessments and track student progress.
• Develop effective training materials.

Skills

Engaging training delivery

Assessment and feedback

Training material design

Health and safety commitment

Job description

Role

Blackpool and The Fylde College (B&FC) is excited to welcome an experienced and passionate Maritime Mechanical Trainer to join our team at Fleetwood Nautical College. This is a unique opportunity to shape the next generation of maritime professionals and contribute to a forward-thinking academic community.

Your Responsibilities

• Delivering engaging theoretical and practical training to students, ensuring industry-aligned learning.
• Conducting assessments, providing constructive feedback, and tracking student progress using digital platforms (e.g., e-portfolios, Canvas).
• Designing and developing effective training materials, including online resources.
• Engaging with students and employers to support individual learning plans and skills development.
• Contributing to course development, quality improvement initiatives, and student recruitment activities such as Open Days (which may involve occasional weekend or overnight commitments).
• Maintaining a commitment to health and safety, ensuring a secure and professional learning environment.

About The Maritime Team

Our Maritime team at B&FC is dedicated to delivering top-tier maritime training and professional development. We foster a dynamic and supportive environment, equipping students with the knowledge, skills, and safety practices needed to excel in the maritime industry.

Why Join Us

At B&FC, you’ll be part of a committed and innovative team passionate about education and maritime excellence. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to inspire future maritime professionals while advancing your own career in a supportive academic setting.

Interested?

Apply Early! We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in maritime education, apply today!

If you would like an informal discussion about this opportunity please contact Biju Mathew [e-mail] for further information.

This position attracts a competitive salary plus a potential non-contractual scarcity payment (T&Cs Apply). Please discuss at interview stage.

Rewards and Benefits

Blackpool and The Fylde College is proud to be Great Place To Work Certified

• Enhanced leave allowance of 43 days (full-time equivalent), inclusive of bank holidays
• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
• Competitive pension scheme:
  • Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS) - 28.68% employer contribution
  • Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) - 15.4% employer contribution
• Extensive professional development opportunities for all, with B&FC choosing to invest circa £1.8m annually in colleague development and professional qualifications
• Agile working opportunities
• Enhanced Family friendly policies
• Extensive wellbeing provision including, but not limited to:
  • Access to funded Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) available 24/7, 365 days a year
  • Occupational Health
  • FREE Flu Vouchers for those not entitled through the NHS
  • FREE eye tests
  • Dedicated Wellbeing Hub available to all colleagues containing rich and varied content with resources relating to emotional, physical, financial and social wellbeing
  • FREE healthy breakfast
  • Sports facilities including fully equipped gym and discounted memberships
  • Health and beauty salon
  • Trim Trails on Campus (guided routes for walks)
  • Onsite food outlets and Starbucks at subsidised rates
  • FREE car parking
  • Car lease scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Onsite kids ‘Sports Camp’ 8am – 5pm during selected half-term breaks

B&FC is committed to the promotion of Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all resourcing practices. Please email [e-mail] should a specific adjustment be required to support in the application and selection process

B&FC is dedicated to safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of all learners, and expects all colleagues to share in this commitment. As such, employment at B&FC is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check via the Disclosure and Barring Service. For further information on DBS, please click here

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