Sheet Metal Expert to Instructor — Shape the Trade

Nova Scotia Community College; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 82,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Nova Scotia Community College's Institute of Skilled Trades in Dartmouth is seeking a seasoned Sheet Metal Worker to join the faculty for a term position, commencing September 21, 2026 and ending June 11, 2027. You will deliver theory and hands-on shop training while mentoring students in the Sheet Metal Worker program.

Ideal candidates hold a Red Seal, have at least five years journeyperson experience, and can translate industry knowledge into classroom guidance.

Qualifications

• Interprovincial Red Seal certification in Sheet Metal Worker
• Minimum of five years (full-time equivalent) of recent journeyperson experience as a Sheet Metal Worker
• Strong technical knowledge in layout, blueprint interpretation, welding, brakes, shears, rollers and other metal forming tools/equipment
• Comfortable using computer applications such as the Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A commitment to safety, mentorship, and lifelong learning

Responsibilities

• Deliver theoretical and hands on practical shop training along with classroom instruction
• Share real-life industry knowledge and troubleshooting experience
• Mentor and support students entering the trade
• Help students build the skills employers are looking for
• Promote and ensure health and safety practices and procedures are consistently followed in classrooms, shops, and labs.
• Work collaboratively with fellow instructors and industry partners
• Stay current with evolving technology and industry practices
• Participate in student advising, curriculum development, program promotion, committee work, and work placement support

Skills

Red Seal (Sheet Metal)

Journeyperson experience

Blueprint interpretation

Welding

Metal forming tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Communication skills

Safety & mentorship

Education

Interprovincial Red Seal certification in Sheet Metal Worker

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Outlook

Job description

Nova Scotia Community College's Institute of Skilled Trades in Dartmouth is seeking a seasoned Sheet Metal Worker to join the faculty for a term position, commencing September 21, 2026 and ending June 11, 2027. You will deliver theory and hands-on shop training while mentoring students in the Sheet Metal Worker program.

Ideal candidates hold a Red Seal, have at least five years journeyperson experience, and can translate industry knowledge into classroom guidance.