Welder Instructor – Sessional

RDP; Duncan; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Deer Polytechnic seeks two Sessional Welder Instructors to enhance student success and teaching quality within the School of Trades and Technology. These roles involve curriculum development, student engagement, and professional growth opportunities within a dynamic educational environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including health and dental plans

Tuition waiver for employees and their immediate family members

Professional development funding opportunities

Local Authorities Pension Plan

Paid time off during institution closures

Qualifications

• 5+ years journeyperson work experience with demonstrated progressive leadership.
• Experience teaching post-secondary learners preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, develop and instruct the Alberta Welder Apprenticeship program.
• Participate in school and program committees.

Skills

Effective time management

Organizational skills

Public speaking

Mentoring and coaching

Education

Alberta Journeyperson Certificate in Welding

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

This position will remain open until filled; however, the first review of applications will be

Position Information

Position Title

Faculty/Instructor Profile

Faculty at Red Deer Polytechnic:

★ Are passionate about teaching, learning, and student success.

★ Pursue professional learning to continually enhance their practice and their discipline.

★ Are recognized for their contributions to both local and global communities.

Role Description

As Red Deer Polytechnic’s future takes shape, growing our breadth of credentials (to include our own degrees) and programs, our institution has high expectations of our amazing faculty. But we do recognize that new hires may not have all the skills and experiences when applying. We want you to know that there is some flexibility to develop your talents over time. The initial focus for new faculty will be on teaching and student success with lots of opportunity for professional development, growth and collaboration. Red Deer Polytechnic ( RDP ) is committed to all faculty acquiring the identified Key Attributes over time.

Teaching

The faculty member combines discipline expertise with evidence based teaching to facilitate effective and varied learning experiences.

Student Success

The faculty member encourages student success in an engaging, supportive environment by being responsive to student needs and ideas.

Professional Development

The faculty member engages in the continuous pursuit of knowledge to maintain currency in their discipline and their teaching practice.

Research, Scholarly and Creative Pursuits

The faculty member has the opportunity to pursue impactful scholarly and creative activities and disseminates knowledge that advances the discipline, enhances the reputation of Red Deer Polytechnic, and improves communities.

Community Contributions

The faculty member values engagement, contributing knowledge and their own expertise to the betterment of Red Deer Polytechnic and local communities, as well as discipline-based, national, and global communities.

The School of Trades and Technology is looking for two Sessional Welder Instructors

starting on August 11, 2025, to teach and develop curriculum in the Welder

Job Duties will include:

• Maintain, develop and instruct the theory and shop components of the Alberta Welder Apprenticeship program
• Participate in school and program committees
• Program promotion and student recruitment

Red Deer Polytechnic’s School of Trades and Technology is a multidisciplinary school committed to innovation, applied learning, and student success across a broad spectrum of programs. We are Alberta’s third-largest provider of Skilled Trades Apprenticeship training, offering 17 trades and two Engineering Technology diplomas. RDP is a major sponsor of Skills Canada Alberta and has seen many of our students excel in Skills competitions provincially, nationally, and at World Skills. Alongside this, our Science and Computing programs are rapidly growing, offering certificates, diplomas, university transfer options, and collaborative degrees that prepare students for careers in research, industry, health, and technology.

Our School’s strength lies in its diversity—where apprentices learn alongside future scientists, engineers, and technology professionals in state-of-the-art facilities, with access to innovation centres and cutting-edge equipment. Faculty across all disciplines prioritize excellence in teaching, industry engagement, and meaningful experiential learning opportunities. Whether in the trades, engineering technology, sciences, or computing fields, our graduates are known for being skilled, adaptable, and ready to contribute to the evolving needs of Central Alberta and beyond.

For further information contact:

Associate Dean School of Trades and Technology
Phone: [phone]

• Alberta Journeyperson Certificate in Welding
• Minimum 5 years journeyperson work experience with demonstrated progressive leadership activities
• Effective time management and organizational skills
• Aptitude for mentoring and coaching others
• Comfortable with public speaking, and able to convey course topics to diverse students and learning styles
• Intermediate level proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates with:

• Experience teaching post-secondary learners through in-person and/or online formats
• Journeyperson certification in one or more additional related trades
• Management or leadership experience.

Salary or Hourly?

Salary Commensurate with education and experience

Benefits and Compensation Information

Red Deer Polytechnic offers a comprehensive benefits package including Alberta Blue Cross extended health and dental plans, and health spending account. There is a tuition waiver for RDP credit courses for you as well as your immediate family members, as well as opportunities for professional development funding.

The Local Authorities Pension Plan is also offered as an option to those who have served a waiting period. There is paid time off due to Institution closures between Christmas and New Year general holidays. This position also offers an additional 8% of the regular salary in lieu of vacation.

About Red Deer Polytechnic

Focused on advancing the economic and social priorities of Alberta, Red Deer Polytechnic ( RDP ) provides more than 80 industry-relevant programs within a breadth of credentials to approximately 6,300 credit and apprenticeship students and 3,400+ learners with Extended Education programming. With modern teaching and learning spaces, and state-of-theart research and innovation centres in advanced manufacturing and energy innovation, the Polytechnic provides applied research opportunities, leadership in the social, economic, and cultural development of Alberta, and myriad lifelong learning opportunities.

Red Deer Polytechnic ( RDP ) is more than a post-secondary institution. It is a community of highly dedicated and skilled faculty, staff, learners, and partners who are making a positive impact on the world around us. Unbound by tradition, we are focused on producing the talent, solutions, and environments needed for Alberta’s economy and society to thrive.

Red Deer Polytechnic’s main campus is located on Treaty 7, Treaty 6 and Métis ancestral lands. This is where we will strive to honour and transform our relationships with one another.

Whatever brings you to Red Deer Polytechnic, we are glad you are here. And we look forward to having you as a valued member of our polytechnic community .

Competition Number

Competition Number 2025-F-042

Faculty Employment Type

Faculty Employment Type Sessional

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 2

Desired Start Date

Desired Start Date 08/13/2025

Position End Date (if term-certain)

Position End Date (if term-certain) 06/27/2026

FTE

FTE 1.0

Hours of Work

Open Date

Open Date 06/06/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Note to Applicant

Red Deer Polytechnic fosters an inclusive learning and working environment where everyone can bring their full selves and share their unique talents. We are committed to being responsive to the evolving needs and expectations of our diverse community.

To enrich the intellectual, economic, cultural, and social development of Central Alberta, we value the contributions of individuals with diverse perspectives and experiences. We encourage applications from Indigenous persons, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, individuals of all sexual orientations, and persons of any gender identity or expression.

Red Deer Polytechnic will provide job applicants with accommodations in accordance with the Alberta Human Rights Code. To request an accommodation, please contact [e-mail] .

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Special Instructions to Applicants

This position will remain open until filled; however, the first review of applications will be

Supplemental Questions

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Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

Resume

Cover Letter

Optional Documents