Casual Instructor, Heavy Equipment Technician Apprenticeship & Industrial Heavy Equipment Program

In order to ensure your application is received by NAIT for thorough review and consideration, please apply directly through our Careers site at www.nait.ca/careers

NOTE: These are casual appointments ending December 2023. These courses will be taught during the day.

The School of Skilled Trades is seeking change oriented, team players to fill the role of casual instructor in the Heavy Equipment Technician Apprenticeship and Industrial Heavy Equipment Technology programs. Programs will train students to maintain, repair and overhaul heavy vehicles and industrial equipment.

These programs are seeking casual instructors to deliver a variety of program content on a course-by-course basis. Additional information about the courses offered can be found at Heavy Equipment Technician Apprenticeship and Industrial Heavy Equipment Technology . Upon review of the courses offered in the program, if you see some alignment with your knowledge, skills, abilities, and passion, we would like to hear from you. Please submit a resume and cover letter outlining your areas of interest and related background

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and present classes to students in a variety of modalities
• Prepare, administer, and grade all course materials
• Organize and supervise practical assignments
• Utilize appropriate educational technology for communications and presentations
• Maintain professional ethical relationships with students and colleagues, respond professionally to student issues and concerns
• Maintain student attendance and other documentation as required
• Maintain regular contact with relevant industries and program related organizations

Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Able to work both independently and within a team environment
• Strong desire to help students succeed
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong knowledge of computers and accessories.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma
• Completion of Heavy Equipment Technician Alberta Journeyperson certificate or provincial equivalent including Inter-Provincial Red Seal required
• Minimum 5 years recent industry experience after completion of Journeyperson ticket preferred
• Additional relevant post-secondary education and/or professional development training
• Teaching experience preferred
• Highway truck experience an asset

Remuneration: $99.00 per scheduled instruction hour (Classification – NASA Instructor A)

This position is covered by the NAIT Academic Staff Association (NASA) Collective Agreement

For those individuals who have held previous contracts with NAIT, please ensure that you re-submit your expression of interest through this process for further consideration.

Thank you for your application; only those selected for an interview or to move on to the next step in the contracting process will be contacted

Please submit a resume and Cover Letter to be considered for this opportunity. Apply online today at nait.ca/careers

About NAIT

At NAIT, people matter.

We’re proud to have been named one of Alberta’s Top Employers for 13 consecutive years. Developing an engaging, supportive and rewarding work culture is something we take seriously. We know that people are our biggest asset – they are what makes NAIT a great place to work.

At NAIT, you are part of a community that makes a difference in the lives of students, staff and industry clients and partners. The NAIT culture reflects our shared values of respect, collaboration, celebration, creativity and accountability. We are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and are a proud partner of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion and Pride at Work Canada. NAIT is committed to advancing equity and cultivating inclusion throughout the hiring process. We especially encourage applications from Aboriginal and Indigenous people, Black and racialized people, gender and sexually diverse (2SLGBTQIA+ and women) people, immigrants, and people with disabilities.

What we offer

NAIT is a flexible workplace and depending on the nature of your role, you may request flexible work arrangements with respect to where and when you work, including being on-campus full-time, working off-site, or a combination of the two.

Additional requirements

Applicants with education credentials earned outside of Canada who have not had them previously assessed should have their credentials evaluated by World Education Services or the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)

www.alberta.ca/iqas-contact.aspx.

Accommodations

NAIT is an inclusive employer and strives to hire a diverse workforce. If you are contacted by us regarding a job opportunity, please don’t hesitate to contact us if you require any accommodation during the selection process. Please contact us via email at careers@nait.ca.

We thank you for your application, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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