Project Management & PMP Instructor Canstead Learning

Project Management Institute - Southern Alberta Chapter (PMI-SAC); Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Canstead Learning seeks experienced project management professionals to join our instructor network in Calgary. This in-person, contractor role focuses on delivering high-quality, practical PM education to working professionals seeking PMP/CAPM certification prep and other PM programs.

Ideal candidates bring extensive project delivery experience, strong teaching and facilitation skills, and the ability to connect theory to real-world scenarios across industries.

Qualifications

• Active PMP certification in good standing.
• Additional PMI certifications considered an asset.
• Minimum 10 years of hands-on project management experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading projects, stakeholders, budgets, schedules, risks, and governance activities.
• Strong presentation, communication, and facilitation skills.
• Ability to teach in person within the metropolitan area associated with this posting.
• Ability to travel locally as required for instructional delivery.
• Eligible to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Deliver instructor-led courses and workshops in person.
• Facilitate engaging classroom discussions using practical examples and industry experience.
• Help learners understand how project management concepts are applied in real organizational environments.
• Support learner success through professional instruction, discussion, and coaching.
• Create a positive, professional, and inclusive classroom experience.
• Participate in instructor onboarding and program preparation activities as required.
• Maintain instructional quality and professionalism throughout program delivery.

Skills

PMP Certification

PMI Certifications

10+ Years PM Experience

Stakeholder Management

Budgets & Scheduling

Governance

Presentation & Facilitation

In-person Teaching

Local Travel

U.S. Work Eligibility

Job description

Project Management Instructor

Location: In-Person - Calgary, AB

Position Type: Independent Contractor

Schedule: Flexible | Weekdays and Weekends

About Canstead Learning

Canstead Learning is a professional education institution focused on project management, organizational delivery capability, and professional development.

We deliver instructor-led learning experiences that combine project management theory with practical application, helping professionals develop the knowledge, judgment, and delivery capabilities required in today’s project environments.

Our programs are designed for working professionals and emphasize applied learning, real-world project delivery, and professional excellence.

The Opportunity

Canstead Learning is seeking experienced project management professionals to join our growing instructor network.

This opportunity is ideal for senior practitioners who are passionate about developing future project leaders and sharing lessons learned from real projects, programs, stakeholders, governance structures, and delivery environments.

Instructors may deliver a variety of professional development programs, including:

• PMP® Certification Preparation
• CAPM® Certification Preparation
• Project Management Fundamentals
• Project Leadership & Delivery
• Project Planning & Scheduling
• Agile & Hybrid Project Delivery
• Risk Management
• Organizational Change & Business Enablement
• Other project management and professional development programs

We value experienced practitioners who can translate real-world project delivery experience into practical, engaging learning experiences.

What You’ll Do

• Deliver instructor-led courses and workshops in person
• Facilitate engaging classroom discussions using practical examples and industry experience
• Help learners understand how project management concepts are applied in real organizational environments
• Support learner success through professional instruction, discussion, and coaching
• Create a positive, professional, and inclusive classroom experience
• Participate in instructor onboarding and program preparation activities as required
• Maintain instructional quality and professionalism throughout program delivery

Required Qualifications

• Active PMP® certification in good standing
• Additional PMI certifications considered an asset
• Minimum 10 years of hands-on project management experience
• Demonstrated experience leading projects, stakeholders, budgets, schedules, risks, and governance activities
• Strong presentation, communication, and facilitation skills
• Ability to teach in person within the metropolitan area associated with this posting
• Ability to travel locally as required for instructional delivery
• Eligible to work in the U.S.

Preferred Qualifications

• 15+ years of project management experience
• Experience leading projects in one or more of the following sectors:
  • Construction
  • Engineering
  • Technology
  • Financial Services
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Manufacturing
  • Energy
  • Government
  • Infrastructure
  • Telecommunications

Who Will Be Successful

The strongest candidates are practitioners first.

They have personally led projects, managed stakeholders, navigated governance structures, addressed delivery challenges, and worked through the realities of project execution.

They can connect project management principles to practical business situations and help learners understand how project management is applied across industries and organizations.

Additional Information

Successful candidates will be required to enter into an Independent Contractor Agreement and Confidentiality & Non-Disclosure Agreement prior to delivering programs.

These agreements include provisions related to:

• Confidential information
• Intellectual property protection
• Instructional materials and course content
• Delivery standards and professional obligations
• Limited instructional exclusivity relating to PMI® credential preparation programs delivered through competing PMI® Authorized Training Partners

Teaching engagements with accredited colleges, universities, and similar academic institutions are generally not restricted.

Location Requirement

This is an in-person instructional role.

Applicants should reside within reasonable commuting distance of CALGARY, AB and be available to deliver instructor-led programs on weekdays and weekends as required.

Staffing Agencies

We are not accepting submissions from recruitment agencies, staffing firms, or third-party recruiters. Any unsolicited resumes or candidate referrals submitted to Canstead Learning will not be considered.

Canstead Learning welcomes experienced project management professionals who are committed to professional education, applied learning, and helping others succeed in their project management careers.

Contact: CansteadLearning.com