Youth Explore Trades Sampler (YETS) Instructor (26:187)

Northern Lights College; Chetwynd; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Lights College is seeking a temporary, full-time instructor to deliver the Youth Explore Trades Sampler Program at the Chetwynd campus. The program introduces students to various trades and prepares them for apprenticeship pathways.

Responsibilities include facilitating instruction from February to May 2027, coordinating delivery dates, and aligning instruction with industry standards. Red Seal certification or equivalent and five years of trade experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Red Seal Certification, or equivalent, in Carpentry, Automotive Mechanics, Plumbing, Electrical, or Welding.
• Minimum of five years of experience in Carpentry, Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical or Welding.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Preference for Adult teaching experience or PIDP enrollment/completion.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

Red Seal Certification or equivalent

PIDP or equivalent teaching credential

Job description

Term of App't: Monday - Friday (30 hours per week)

Start date: Immediately

Reporting to: Dean of Trades & Apprenticeships

Salary: Wages to be negotiated (non-bargaining work/non-credit).

Description:

Northern Lights College is seeking a temporary, full-time instructor to facilitate and deliver the Youth Explore Trades Sampler Program on the Chetwynd campus. This program introduces students to a variety of trades and provides them with the opportunity to explore different disciplines. It is designed to help students gain a clearer understanding of the standards, materials, instructional methods, and academic performance expectations associated with apprenticeship training.

Contract Period

Preparation Time:

• February 1 – 5, 2027
• March 15 – 19, 2027
• May 17 – 21, 2027

Instructional Delivery:

• February 8 – May 14, 2027

Unpaid Breaks:

• February 15, 2027
• March 22 – 26 and March 29, 2027

Qualifications:

Required:

• Red Seal Certification, or equivalent, in Carpentry, Automotive Mechanics, Plumbing, Electrical, or Welding.
• Minimum of five years of experience working in one or more of the following trades: Carpentry, Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical or Welding.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (including Word, Excel, and Outlook).

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Preference will be given to candidates holding Red Seal Certification

Preferred:

• Adult teaching experience, including the supervision or instruction of apprentices.
• Completion of, or enrolment in, the Provincial Instructor Diploma Program (PIDP) or an equivalent teaching credential.

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.