Trades Discovery Program Instructors (Mackenzie) - Seeking Applicants

College of New Caledonia; Alberta; On-site; CAD 73,000 - 88,000; Part time

Job summary

The College of New Caledonia seeks qualified instructors for its Trades Discovery Program, aimed at offering students hands-on trade exploration. Instructors will guide high school students and adults through foundational experiences in various trades, addressing the growing demand for skilled labor in Northern B.C. Qualified candidates should possess relevant trade certifications, substantial industry experience, and a commitment to fostering a safe and engaging learning environment.

Qualifications

• Five years’ experience working in industry required.
• Preference for applicants with recent trade experience and teaching or supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach in the Trades Discovery Program at the College of New Caledonia.
• Promote safety practices and foster a positive work atmosphere.
• Engage with students of varying backgrounds and facilitate trade exploration.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Certificate of Qualification or Inter-Provincial Red Seal Certificate

Provincial (BC) Instructor Diploma

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

The program allows students to explore a minimum of four trades.
Students in the program will range from High School (grades 10-12) to adults.
each Trade would be offered for a maximum of 16 days at 3.5 hours per day.

Position Information

Job Title

Faculty Appointment Types

Faculty Appointment Types Part-time

Job Summary

The College of New Caledonia’s Mackenzie campus requires instructors to teach in our Trades Discovery Program. The program is designed to allow students to explore a minimum of four trades, allowing students to try a trade before committing to a whole program. The need for skilled tradespeople in Northern B.C. is increasing, along with exciting, well-paid, employment opportunities.

Students in the program will range from High School (grades 10-12) to adults.

You are invited to submit your resume as an expression of interest if you meet the qualifications in one of the following trades:
Automotive, Carpentry, Electrical, Heavy Mechanical, Industrial Mechanical, Professional Cook, Welding.

Skills & Qualifications

Instructors in trades courses are required to hold a Certificate of Qualification and/or Inter-Provincial Red Seal Certificate in the related trade
● Five years’ experience working in industry
● Strong interpersonal and communication skills in both individual and group situations
● Preference will be given to applicants with recent trade experience and proven teaching and/or supervisory experience
● Provincial (BC) Instructor Diploma will be considered an asset
● Previous experience working with First Nations students and communities will be considered an asset
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.
You 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.

Salary $73,879 - $87,659 Commensurates with qualifications and relevant experience

Location

CNC Campus

Province

Province BC

Country

Country Canada

Department

Posting Number

Posting Number 24-277FM

Employee Group

Employee Group Faculty

Desired Start Date

Desired Start Date 09/02/2025

Position end date (if sessional or part-time)

Position end date (if sessional or part-time) 01/02/2026

School of Trades – each Trade would be offered for a maximum of 16 days at 3.5 hours per day

Posting Competition Status

Posting Competition Status Accepting Applications

Number of Positions to fill

Number of Positions to fill 4

Open Date

Open Date 03/26/2025

Screening/Close Date

Screening/Close Date 08/11/2025

Remain Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instruction/Details to Applicant

The program allows students to explore a minimum of four trades.
Students in the program will range from High School (grades 10-12) to adults.
each Trade would be offered for a maximum of 16 days at 3.5 hours per day.

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

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you legally able to work in Canada?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you hold a Certificate of Qualification and/or Inter-Provincial Red Seal Certificate in the related trade you wish to instruct?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * How much experience do you have working in industry?
  • None
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1-2 years
  • 2-3 years
  • 3-4 years
  • 4-5 years
  • 5 or more years
• * Have you completed the Provincial Instructor Diploma Program?
  • Yes
  • No
  • In progress

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Credentials
Optional Documents
• Optional Credentials 1
• Optional Credentials 2
• Optional Credentials 3

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