Welding Instructor

Northern Lights College; Dawson Creek; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A post-secondary institution in Dawson Creek seeks an experienced Welding Instructor to deliver Skilled Trades BC Welding training. Candidates must have a Welder Certificate with Red Seal, a minimum of five years in the industry, and excellent communication skills. Responsibilities include teaching various levels of the Welding program. This is a temporary, part-time role with a salary ranging from $50.07 to $56.75 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience.

Benefits

Employer-matched contributions to College Pension Plan

2% additional in lieu of benefits

6% vacation pay

4.2% statutory holiday pay

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of industry experience as a journeyperson Welder.
• BC Pressure Welding Performance (PWP) 7 and 10 certifications or equivalent.
• Diverse industry experience including code work.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Skilled Trades BC Welding training to students.
• Ensure Welder program objectives are met.
• Teach all levels of the Welding program.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Collaborative work ethic

Commitment to student success

Education

Welder Certificate of Qualification with Interprovincial Red Seal Endorsement

Completion of the Provincial Instructor Diploma Program (PIDP) or equivalent

Job description

Term of Appointment:

Monday – Friday, 30 hours per week

Start date:

Immediately

Reporting to:

Dean of Trades & Apprenticeship

Salary:

$50.07 - $56.75 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications in accordance with the BCGEU Faculty Collective Agreement. Temporary employees receive an additional 2% in lieu of benefits, 6% vacation, and 4.2% statutory holiday pay included with each pay. Temporary faculty have the option to enroll in the College Pension Plan, with employer-matched contributions. The Christmas closure period is unpaid time off for temporary employees.

Description:

The instructor will deliver Skilled Trades BC (STBC) Welding training to both dual credit students and adult learners, ensuring all Welder program objectives outlined in the STBC Program Outline are met. Instruction will include all levels of the Welding program, from Foundation through Level 4.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Welder Certificate of Qualification with Interprovincial Red Seal Endorsement
• Minimum of five years of industry experience working in industry as a journeyperson Welder
• BC Pressure Welding Performance (PWP) 7 and 10 certifications, or equivalent recognized pressure welding qualifications
• Diverse industry experience, including code work such as shop fabrication, heavy construction, and maintenance or repair, in accordance with American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) or Canadian Standards Association (CSA) W59 standards
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) skills
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and contribute positively within a post-secondary environment
• A supportive, student-centred approach with a strong commitment to student success

Preferred:

• Previous experience instructing the Welding curriculum as prescribed by Skilled Trades BC
• Completion of the Provincial Instructor Diploma Program (PIDP) or an equivalent adult education credential, or a demonstrated willingness to obtain one

We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with NLC, however; only those contacted for an interview will be acknowledged.

To support employment equity and diversity in the workplace, we encourage all qualified applicants, including Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), and others who may contribute to diversity at Northern Lights College.

In the spirit of reconciliation, we are committed to increasing Indigenous Peoples' representation throughout the institution and encourage applicants to self‑identify as Indigenous--First Nation, Metis, or Inuit within cover letters and/or resume.