Professor, Heavy Construction Equipment Operation

Conestoga College; Guelph; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Conestoga College seeks a full-time Professor in Heavy Construction Equipment Operation to design and deliver courses while fostering an inclusive learning environment. The ideal candidate should possess relevant certifications and teaching experience, along with a commitment to student success and industry collaboration. Employment begins August 2025, and all qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Ongoing professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of work experience in heavy construction equipment operation is required.
• Previous adult or post-secondary teaching experience is considered an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Designing and delivering courses, ensuring curriculum is current and reflective of best practices.
• Creating and maintaining a positive learning environment that supports diverse learners.
• Supporting applied research activities and developing industry partnerships.

Skills

Presentation

Communication

Organizational

Interpersonal

Education

One-year college certificate in Heavy Construction Equipment Operation

Certificate of apprenticeship in Heavy Equipment Operator

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

D2L

Job description

Job Title: Professor, Heavy Construction Equipment Operation

Requisition #: 25-0131

Location: Guelph

Department: School of Trades & Apprenticeship

Closing Date: Sunday, June 22, 2025 at 11:59 PM EST

Vacancy Type: Academic - Full-time

Position Summary

(First consideration for Support Staff and Academic positions will be given to internal applicants in accordance with the respective Collective Agreements)

Conestoga College is a leader in polytechnic education. Our career-focused education, training, and applied research programs prepare students for success, support industry and workforce needs, and promote economic prosperity throughout our region and across Ontario.

As a preferred employer, Conestoga is committed to supporting the development and well-being of our employees through competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, and ongoing professional and personal learning opportunities that result in enhanced skills, shared successes, and an engaged college community.

• Designing, updating, and delivering a variety of courses, including project courses
• Defining, evaluating, and validating program and course learning outcomes
• Developing alternative delivery strategies, online course development, and teaching as required
• Ensuring program and course curriculum are current, relevant, and reflective of best practices in the field
• Designing appropriate strategies and tools for facilitating and evaluating student progress and achievement
• Creating and maintaining a positive learning environment that supports the diversity of students’ cultures, educational backgrounds and learning styles
• Participating in department, portfolio/school and college-wide activities/task groups as required
• Working in a collaborative, collegial manner both within the department and across the college
• Support applied research activities, including the identification and selection of potential projects
• Development of industry partnerships and collaboration with industry partners
• Fulfilling responsibilities as defined in the Academic Employees Collective Agreement

Qualifications

• One-year college certificate in Heavy Construction Equipment Operation is required; certificate of apprenticeship and/or certificate of qualification in Heavy Equipment Operator – Tractor Loader Backhoe (636A), Excavator (636B) or Dozer (636C) is preferred
• Minimum five years of work experience in heavy construction equipment operation is required
• Experience with bulldozers, tractor loader backhoes (TLB) and other compact equipment is preferred
• Previous supervisory and surveying experience is considered an asset
• Previous adult or post-secondary teaching experience is considered an asset
• Experience with curriculum development is an asset
• Understanding of the importance of safety with a strong grasp of the Occupational Health Safety Act (OHSA) and construction regulations as they pertain to Heavy Construction Equipment Operation, personal protective equipment and vehicles
• Experience with computer systems (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite) and educational technologies (e.g., D2L) is preferred
• Demonstrated exceptional presentation, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of an academic team
• Demonstrated ability to relate to learners and provide a positive learning environment to students working at different skill levels, including international students and students requiring accommodation, is an asset
• Strong commitment to academic excellence, student success, and ability to support Conestoga’s continuous quality improvement initiatives
• Strong relationships with industry contacts and network connections are considered an asset

The successful candidate will be required to conduct work within Ontario and must be available to work on campus according to program needs. Employment commences in August 2025, and the vacation period for this position will be scheduled during the spring term.

As an academic institution, we collect proof of credentials, such as education and training, certification, licences, memberships, etc., as part of our hiring practices. Please ensure to outline all relevant credentials and classify them as complete or in progress. Copies will be requested during the recruitment process.

For all academic positions, transcripts for education credentials will be required.If your credentials were obtained at an institution outside of Canada, we require you to submit an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) from one of the following designated credential assessment organizations: World Education Services (WES) (Course by Course Report) or International Credential Assessment Service of Canada (ICAS) (Comprehensive Assessment). Your credential assessment must meet the minimum Canadian equivalency required for the position in order to be considered.

Conestoga College is a leader in polytechnic education. Our career-focused education, training, and applied research programs prepare students for success, support industry, and workforce needs and promote economic prosperity throughout our region and across Ontario.

We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Conestoga College is committed to workplace diversity and provides accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If you require accommodation, please contact Human Resources via the Contact page.