Instructor, Heavy Equipment Technician

The School of Trades and Technology is currently seeking a Heavy Equipment Technician (HET) Instructor. Reporting to the Chair, the successful candidate will be required to prepare and instruct quality lessons and conduct demonstrations as directed in curriculum and course outlines.

Responsibilities

Prepare and instruct quality lessons and conduct demonstrations as directed in curriculum and course outlines; Develop/revise/update courses, including consulting with the Chair, Program Coordinator, faculty, advisory committees, and potential employers and students; Heavy Equipment Technician Diploma curriculum development and review; Engage in program development, assisting with the program coordinators, and participating in committee work; Develop teaching materials for individualized and group instruction and incorporate technology into the learning process; Carry out regularly scheduled instruction, ensuring students awareness of course objectives, approach and evaluation techniques; Recruitment, tutoring and academic counseling of students; Teaching responsibilities may include theory, lab, and/or clinical, possibly involving evenings and weekends; Participate in showcasing and promoting Keyano College and the HET & Extended Studies Department in the community

Requirements

Alberta Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician certification with interprovincial Red Seal certification; Minimum 5 years’ post-journeyperson experience; Instruction and mentoring experience; Must be a self-starter with excellent interpersonal and motivation skills; Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications such as Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint; A passion for student success; Strong communication, presentation, and classroom management skills; Commitment to fostering equity, diversity and inclusion in the learning environment; Willingness to engage in continuous professional development; International education assessment through IQAS, WES, or other nationally designated organizations upon hire if education was received internationally

Nice to have

Teaching experience at a post-secondary level; Advanced knowledge in hydraulics, electrical, brakes, automatic, powershift and standard transmissions, air conditioning, and fuel injection; Knowledge of engine repair, experience with computer diagnostics; Cummins, Detroit Diesel, Komatsu and CAT experience

Benefits

Employer paid comprehensive health and dental benefits, including a health spending account; Defined Benefit pension plan (LAPP); Northern Living Allowance of $1,040.00 per month; Professional training and development funding provided annually; Generous vacation entitlement and paid holidays between Christmas and New Years; Paid sick days; Relocation assistance for those who meet the criteria; Employee Service and Academic Achievement recognition awards annually; Discounted employee membership to the Syncrude Sports and Wellness Centre; Tuition waiver for all employees and dependents; Employee discounts for the Keyano Theatre and the Keynotes Bookstore; Various other perks and discounts for cell phone plans, insurance, hotels, car rentals, stores