Term Instructional Assistant - Wetaskiwin Campus

NorQuest College; Wetaskiwin; Hybride; CAD 30 000 - 38 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

NorQuest College – Wetaskiwin campus is seeking a Term Instructional Assistant (0.5 FTE) to support lab-based nursing instruction. You will travel to Wetaskiwin and facilitate learning in the lab setting, guiding students toward safe, patient-centered practice and reinforcing theory with hands-on exercises.

You will coordinate lab setup, monitor materials, maintain attendance records, and collaborate with the lab team to ensure engaging, high-quality instructional experiences for nursing

Qualifications

• Practical Nurse designation required.
• At least 3 years nursing or nursing education experience (or the equivalent in part-time experience).
• CLHA registration with no restrictions.
• Current BLS, WHMIS, HBPE, It’s Your Move, N95 Mask.
• Clear Police Information Record and Vulnerable Sector Check.
• Previous formal or informal teaching experience is an asset.

Responsabilités

• Facilitate learning in the lab setting at the Wetaskiwin campus; travel to the location is required.
• Support learners to acquire knowledge, skills, and attitudes to be safe practitioners within their scope of practice.
• On-campus lab supervision and delivery of lab activities during days and evenings.
• Set up and take down of lab according to the lab schedule.
• Monitor and organize lab supplies, equipment, and materials.

Connaissances

Nursing experience

Practical Nurse designation

CLHA registration

BLS

WHMIS

HBPE

It’s Your Move

N95 Mask

Police check

Teaching experience

Formation

Practical Nurse diploma program or equivalent

Description du poste

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Term Instructional Assistant - Wetaskiwin Campus

COMPETITION NUMBER: 1891
CLOSING DATE: OCTOBER 25, 2026 @ 11:59PM MDT

FACULTY OF HEALTH

NorQuesters are difference makers and we're looking for someone dedicated to finding ways forward to join our Faculty of Health team at our Wetaskiwin campus as a term 0.5 FTE Instructional Assistant.

Graduates of NorQuest College’s Practical Nurse Diplomaare also Difference Makers in terms of the health care that Albertans receive. Our students prepare for their clinical experiences with theory and hands‑on learning in multiple modes of delivery, and we are proud of the varied and robust learning experiences in our programs. We utilize low and high‑fidelity simulation to augment the learner experience, providing students with a safe learning environment to practice and reflect.

Our Instructional Assistants take pride in making a positive impact on the lives of the students they teach. You will join a collaborative academic community that thrives on energy, motivation, and dedication to the successes of both our students and colleagues.

Our students come to us with the goals of improving their lives and the lives of those around them. Join us and help them achieve their goals.

HOW YOU'LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE

• As a NorQuest Instructional Assistant, you will facilitate learning in the lab setting in Wetaskiwin, so the ability to travel to this location is a requirement.
• Instructional Assistants help our learners acquire the knowledge, skills, and attitude to be successful and safe practitioners within their scope of practice.
• This role works with students on campus in the lab setting:
• The hours of work can vary.
• Lab courses are offered on weekdays and weekends, during days and evenings.
• Set up/ take down of lab according to lab schedule.
• Monitoring and organizing lab supplies, lab equipment, and lab materials.
• Ensure lab materials are prepared prior to the lab course.
• Collaborate with lab team to ensure effective facilitation of lab courses.
• Responsibilities include supervising students, maintaining a facilitative and supportive learning environment, maintaining appropriate student records of attendance and performance, providing appropriate feedback to students on performance, notifying appropriate individuals of student concerns, and developing and maintaining relationships with different areas of the college.
• You will need to possess excellent organizational and communication skills and have a passion for providing instruction and feedback that allows our students to apply skills in a safe and patient‑centered way.

WHAT YOU BRING

• A Practical Nurse designation is required.
• At least 3 years of nursing or nursing education experience (or the equivalent in part‑time experience).
• CLHA registration with no restrictions
• Current BLS, WHIMIS, HBPE, It's Your Move, N95 Mask
• Clear Police Information Record and Vulnerable Sector Check
• Previous formal or informal teaching experience is an asset.

WHAT MAKES YOU A DIFFERENCE MAKER

As a difference maker you bring:

• Cultural sensitivity and the ability to work with a diverse population.
• Knowledge and application of equity, diversity, and inclusion in practice.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to teach individuals at different skill levels.
• Ability to establish and maintain an interactive learning environment with skill practice and be able to apply the basic principles and practices of adult education.
• Ability to evaluate student performance through various academic methods.
• Advanced skills in conflict resolution and problem solving.
• Ability to develop different classroom strategies to keep learners engaged.
• Strong oral communication and writing skills.
• Passionate about Nursing and teaching technical skills to individuals interested in joining the Health Care industry.

SALARY:AUPE Band Level 7 | Instructional Assistant II | $1,135.50 - $1475 bi‑weekly reflective upon what you bring AKA your education and experience. This is a 0.5 FTE 6 month term position with the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE). For more information regarding the AUPE Collective Agreement, please check out this link. We are proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures.

We offer flexible work options. We strive for balance between a flexible work environment, connectedness to the campus community, and ensuring NorQuesters are set up to succeed in their roles and responsibilities.

Additional Information:

Pre‑Employment Checks will be completed to assess the candidate's suitability for a role. These checks may include (but are not limited to): references, criminal record check, academic verification, etc.

For applicants who have completed post‑secondary studies from outside of Canada, it is required they obtain an assessment of their credentials from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator, such as:

We encourage applicants to include the assessment certificate as part of their application.

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across NorQuest College, at the same or lower classification level.

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion:

We're on a journey to become an inclusive, anti‑racist, and decolonized organization. NorQuesters are trailblazers - we are curious, creative, and innovative - our lived experiences are honoured, creating accessibility and a sense of belonging for everyone.

NorQuest 2030 We Are Who We Include shares our strength and difference comes from who is included, and along with our students we are learning and growing to listen deeply and say what we feel.

NorQuest College is committed to being an employer of choice for First Nations, Métis, and Inuit people by recognizing, respecting, and supporting Indigenous people's self‑determination through the institution’s work in decolonization, reconciliation, and Indigenization.

Accessibility:

At NorQuest, we are who we include. We strive to provide access and accommodation throughout the recruitment, application, and selection process. We want to create opportunities for you to confidently be your authentic self. If you would like an accommodation at any stage of the process, please reach out to [e-mail] .