Steamfitter / Pipefitter Instructor (26:132)

Northern Lights College; Dawson Creek; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health and dental benefits

Employer-matched College Pension Plan

240 hours vacation per year

Job summary

Northern Lights College is hiring a Steamfitter/Pipefitter Instructor to deliver the SkilledTrades BC program from foundation to apprenticeship. You will guide students through level 1 training in Steamfitter/Pipefitter and related trades, aligning with BC guidelines and industry needs.

The role requires a Red Seal endorsement, minimum Class B Gasfitter certificate, and at least five years of journeyperson experience. CAD experience and PIDP are preferred; full benefits apply. Apply now.

Qualifications

• Requires Steamfitter/Pipefitter Certificate of Qualification with Red Seal Endorsement.
• Requires minimum Class B Gasfitter Certificate.
• Minimum five years of journeyperson experience as Steamfitter/Pipefitter.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Teach Steamfitter/Pipefitter in the SkilledTrades BC program from foundation through apprenticeship.
• Deliver Level 1 training in Pipe Trades as part of the Pipe Trades Foundation.
• Support student success with a student-centred approach and collaborative teamwork.

Skills

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint,Out

CAD

Education

Steamfitter/Pipefitter Certificate of Qualification with Red Seal Endorsement

Gasfitter – Class B Certificate

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Term of App't: Monday - Friday, 30 hours/week

Start date: Immediately

Reporting to: Dean of Trades & Apprenticeships

Salary:

$74,618.00 - $88,536.00 annually based on experience and qualifications, in accordance with the BCGEU Faculty Collective Agreement, with annual increments up to a maximum of $114,001.00.

Vacation entitlement is 240 hours per year (pro-rated from hire date) to be utilized during the summer months (July and August). The College also provides paid time off during its annual holiday closure from December 25 to January 1. The position includes a comprehensive extended health and dental benefits package, and enrolment in the College Pension Plan is mandatory, with employer-matched contributions.

Description:

The Steamfitter/Pipefitter Instructor position supports the instruction of the SkilledTrades BC program outline including all levels; foundation through apprenticeship, of the Steamfitter/Pipefitter Trade. The Pipe Trades Foundation program encompasses the learning outcomes for level 1 training in Plumber, Steamfitter/Pipefitter and Sprinklerfitter. Upon successful completion of the foundation program, students will have met the SkilledTrades BC requirements for Level 1 training in each of those trades.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Steamfitter/Pipefitter Certificate of Qualification with Red Seal Endorsement
• Minimum Class B Gasfitter Certificate
• Minimum of five years of industry experience as a Steamfitter/Pipefitter journeyperson following attainment of Red Seal certification
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Demonstrated commitment to student success through a supportive, student-centred approach
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively and contribute positively within a team environment

Additional Certificate Requirement:

Effective April 1, 2027, SkilledTradesBC requires instructors delivering Gasfitter – Class B, Plumbing, and/or Steamfitter/Pipefitter content to hold a Gasfitter – Class B Certificate of Qualification with Interprovincial Red Seal endorsement. The successful candidate is required to obtain and maintain this certification by April 1, 2027, as a condition of the position.

Preferred:

• Completion of the Provincial Instructor Diploma Program (PIDP), an equivalent adult education credential, or a demonstrated willingness to obtain one
• Two years of supervisory or administrative experience
• Demonstrable success in teaching at the post-secondary level
• Experience delivering the SkilledTradesBC curriculum for the Steamfitter/Pipefitter apprenticeship program
• Experience using Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software

We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with NLC, however; only those contacted for an interview will be acknowledged.

To support employment equity and diversity in the workplace, we encourage all qualified applicants, including Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), and others who may contribute to diversity at Northern Lights College.

In the spirit of reconciliation, we are committed to increasing Indigenous Peoples' representation throughout the institution and encourage applicants to self-identify as Indigenous--First Nation, Metis, or Inuit within cover letters and/or resume.