Steamfitter / Pipefitter Instructor (26:132A)

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 pension plan with employer-mu

Vacation 240 hours/year

Job summary

Northern Lights College invites applications for a Steamfitter/Pipefitter Instructor to deliver SkilledTrades BC curriculum from foundation through apprenticeship levels. The role emphasizes practical instruction, student success, and collaborative teaching within a post-secondary setting.

Start date is immediate, with a 30-hour week schedule and comprehensive benefits. The successful candidate will hold Red Seal certification and Class B Gasfitter credentials, with CAD proficiency welcomed.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Demonstrated commitment to student success and supportive teaching style.

Responsibilities

• Instructs Steamfitter/Pipefitter trades within the SkilledTrades BC framework.
• Delivers foundational to apprenticeship level instruction.
• Supports curriculum delivery and student assessment using CAD as applicable.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Microsoft Office

Team collaboration

Student-centred approach

Education

Steamfitter/Pipefitter Certificate of Qualification with Red Seal Endorsement

Class B Gasfitter 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.