Trades Discovery Instructors (To Garner Applications)

College of New Caledonia; Quesnel; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional educational institution in Quesnel is seeking part-time Trades Discovery Instructors for its program. Candidates should possess an Interprovincial Trades Qualification or extensive experience in Carpentry, Electrical, Welding, or Plumbing, along with proficiency in Microsoft Suite. They must demonstrate effective communication skills and a commitment to fostering a safety-first culture. This role supports the college's mission and goals, contributing to a positive educational environment and preparing students for trades careers.

Qualifications

• An Interprovincial Trades Qualification is preferred but not required.
• Three years of experience working in the construction industry.
• Candidates should have recent teaching or supervisory experience.
• Ability to communicate professionally with students and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Teach in the Trades Discovery Program part-time.
• Promote a positive work atmosphere.
• Contribute to CNC's vision, mission, and goals.

Skills

Interprovincial Trades Qualification

Experience in Carpentry, Electrical, Welding, Plumbing

Effective communication with students

Proficiency in Microsoft Suite

Commitment to safety practices

Education

Provincial Instructor's Diploma Program

Job description

Trades Discovery Instructors (To Garner Applications)

Job Title: Trades Discovery Instructors (To Garner Applications)

Faculty Appointment Types

Part-time

Job Summary

The College of New Caledonia is looking for part-time instructors to teach in the Trades Discovery Program.

Skills & Qualifications

• An Interprovincial Trades Qualification is preferred but not required
• Three years of experience working in the construction industry, specifically Carpentry, Electrical, Welding and/or Plumbing or Pipefitting.
• Preference will be given to candidates who are current in the trade and who have recent proven teaching and/or supervisory experience.
• The successful candidate should be able to deal effectively with students on an individual or group basis.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Teams) is required.
• Completion of the Provincial Instructor’s Diploma Program ( PIDP ) would be considered an asset.
• The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to safety practices and will foster a safety-first culture with students and in the CNC community.
• You will promote a positive work atmosphere and communicate in a professional manner that demonstrates mutual respect with students and colleagues.
• You will be part of a team actively engaged in contributing to and accomplishing the vision, mission, and goals of the College and in supporting the aspirations and needs of our learners and communities.
• Hiring criteria shall include professional qualifications, professional experience, teaching experience, college contributions, community awareness and personal attributes so far as they are applicable to the job classification in question.

Salary

$66.42 - $73.58. Commensurates with qualifications and relevant experience.

Location

Quesnel, BC, Canada

CNC Campus: Quesnel

Department

School of Technologies, Applied Arts & Trades

Posting Information

• Posting Number: 25-203FQ
• Employee Group: Faculty
• Desired Start Date: 01/26/2026
• Position End Date (if sessional or part-time): 04/24/2026
• Positions to fill: 5
• Open Date: 12/02/2025
• Screening/Close Date: 12/15/2025
• Remain Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instruction/Details to Applicant

Note to Applicants for faculty postings: The College of New Caledonia has a Faculty Database that we use to search all submitted resumes to find faculty with the appropriate qualifications we are looking for. If you would like to be considered for instructional work that you are qualified for, please send your resumes (in MS Word, see note below) and certifications to [e-mail] indicating this submission is for the Faculty Database. Thank you for your interest in instructing at CNC.

Note: Please be aware that your resume MUST be in MS Word (.doc or .docx), in order for our database to perform an accurate search. Other documents like certifications, reference letters, etc. can be submitted as either PDFs or image documents (.rtf, .rtx, .txt).

Supplemental Questions

• Are you legally able to work in Canada?
  • Yes
  • No
• Do you have Red Seal certification in the Trade you wish to instruct?

  (Open Ended Question)

• Is your experience as a Red Seal tradesperson in this trade recent OR is your experience instructing in this trade recent?

  (Open Ended Question)

• Do you have any post-secondary teaching experience?
  • Yes
  • No
• Are you proficient in Microsoft Suite? (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams)

  (Open Ended Question)

• I have read and understand that this is a term position with an end date.
  • Yes

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Credentials

Optional Documents:

• Other
• Optional Credentials 1
• Optional Credentials 2

College of New Caledonia, Human Resources
3330 22 Ave, Prince George, BC V2N 1P8, Canada

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