Welder Instructor (Quesnel)

College of New Caledonia; Quesnel; On-site; CAD 73,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

A community college in Quesnel is seeking a sessional Instructor for the Welder Program. The candidate should possess an Interprovincial Trades Qualification and significant experience as a Journeyperson Welder. Teaching and supervisory experience are preferred. The role demands a commitment to safety practices, communication skills, and a positive work atmosphere. Salary ranges from $73,879 to $87,659 based on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Must have a strong commitment to safety practices.
• Demonstrate ability to promote a positive work atmosphere.
• Good communication skills with students and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Teach in the Welder Program.
• Foster a safety-first culture with students and in the CNC community.
• Contribute to the vision and goals of the College.

Skills

Interprovincial Trades Qualification in the Welder trade

Experience as a Journeyperson Welder in industrial settings

Teaching and/or supervisory experience

Ability to deal with students effectively

Completion of Provincial Instructor’s Diploma Program (PIDP)

Job description

Faculty Appointment Types

Full Time-Limited Term Sessional Non-NRSL

Job Summary

The College of New Caledonia requires a sessional Instructor to teach in the Welder Program.

Skills & Qualifications

• An Interprovincial Trades Qualification in the Welder trade.
• Five years of experience working as a Journeyperson Welder in a number of industrial settings.
• Preference will be given to candidates who are current in the trade and who have proven teaching and/or supervisory experience.
• The successful candidate should be able to deal effectively with students on an individual or group basis.
• 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

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

Location

Quesnel

CNC Campus

CNC Campus Quesnel

Province

BC

Country

Canada

Department

School of Technologies, Applied Arts & Trades

Posting Number

25-160FQ

Employee Group

Faculty

Desired Start Date

01/26/2026

Position end date (if sessional or part-time)

09/18/2026

Instructional Days: Jan 26, ’26 – Aug 7, ’26
Prep Time: Jan 16, ’26 – Jan 23, ’26
Vacation Time: Aug 10, ’26 – Sep 18, ’26

Posting Competition Status

Accepting Applications

Number of Positions to fill

1

Open Date

10/14/2025

Screening/Close Date

11/06/2025

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

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you legally able to work in Canada?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you hold an Interprovincial Trades Qualification in the Welder trade?
  • Yes
  • In progress
  • No
• * How many years of experience working as a Welder journeyperson in a number of industrial settings do you have?
  • None
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1-2 years
  • 2-3 years
  • 3-4 years
  • 5 years or more
• * 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)
• * Are you able to start on the Start Date listed in the posting?
  • Yes
  • No
• * I have read and understand that this is a term position with an end date.
  • Yes

Documents Needed To Apply

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Credentials
• Other
• Optional Credentials 1
• Optional Credentials 2

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