Hybrid/Electric Bus Certification Program Instructor (Contract)

Job Number: J0326-0308 Job Title: Hybrid/Electric Bus Certification Program Instructor (Contract) Job Type: Temp PT, Academic Campus: Ashtonbee Campus Location: Greater Toronto Area Open Positions: 1 Date Posted: March 9, 2026 Closing Date: April 6, 2026

Salary: As per College Policy

Contract Period: teaching contracts are provided as operational needs require.

Centennial College recognizes and affirms Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Indigenous ways of knowing as central to the vibrancy and uniqueness of its learning and working academic mission. We strongly encourage applications from members of Indigenous communities and all equity-deserving groups including Women, Racialized, Persons with Disabilities, and LGBTQ+ communities.

We also recognize that Centennial is situated on the Treaty Lands of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and pay tribute to their legacy as well as that of all First Peoples that have been and remain present here in Toronto. We recognize that First Peoples come from sovereign Nations and that part of understanding our responsibilities of residing on this territory are understanding the true history, circumstances and legacy of the Treaties signed here (such as the Toronto Purchase, Robinson-Huron Treaty and Williams Treaties) and including pre-contact Treaties and Agreements between sovereign Nations and that all peoples in this area are therefore Treaty people with obligations and responsibilities to all our relations.

Position Summary
The Hybrid/Electric Bus Certification Program Instructor is responsible for delivering high-quality training to learners pursuing to learn the Safety and Fundamentals and Systems, Components and Troubleshooting of Hybrid/Electric Buses. This role requires strong technical expertise, a commitment to safety, and the ability to teach both theoretical and hands-on skills in accordance with Skills Trade Ontario requirements.

Responsibilities

• Deliver classroom, shop, and lab instruction on:
• High Voltage Safety and Hybrid Vehicle Systems
• Introduction to Hybrid and Electric Bus Overview
• Introduction to High Voltage Battery Systems
• Introduction to Drive Systems, Brake and Regenerative Braking
• Hybrid and Electric Bus Maintenance and Accessory Systems
• Advance Troubleshooting and Systems Overview
• Teach and demonstrate the proper use of testing instruments.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and professional learning environment with strict adherence to safety protocols.
• Assess student learning through quizzes, practical evaluations, and review sessions, providing clear and supportive feedback.
• Ensure all instructional materials, tools, and equipment are properly maintained and used according to Centennial College and Skills Trade Ontario safety policies.
• Complete required documentation such as attendance records, exam envelopes and reporting.
• Work collaboratively with program staff to ensure course content remains aligned with the most current version practices in hybrid and electric bus technology.

Qualifications/Experience

• Valid 310T Technician License (Truck and Coach certification).
• Minimum five (5) years of industry experience working with Hybrid/Electric buses.
• Completion of high-voltage hybrid/EV safety and systems training program.
• Strong, up-to-date knowledge of hybrid/EV industry safety standards.
• Excellent communication and instructional skills, with the ability to support learners of varying technical backgrounds.
• Ability to demonstrate and supervise safe operation of hybrid and electric buses and equipment.
• Previous teaching, training, or apprenticeship-supervision experience. (Preferred)

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Proof of credentials or equivalencies from accredited regional or federal post secondary institutions and/or their foreign equivalents will be required at the time of job offer.

When applying, your cover letter and résumé must include examples that reflect all of the requested skills and qualifications and must be submitted online by April 6, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST. Please quote Job ID J0326-0308. Misrepresentation of applicant information will be grounds for your exclusion from the competition or for dismissal should you subsequently be hired for the position. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We are committed to providing persons with disabilities equal opportunities regarding all employment activities, including access to jobs and accommodations during employment as required, in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

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