NLC-2288: Instructor, Carpenter

Additional Information:

For over 50 years, the Northern Lakes College vision has been to increase accessibility to educational opportunities. With 25 locations across northern Alberta, program sites throughout Alberta, and a unique Supported Distance Learning model, students can access quality educational opportunities without leaving their community. Students can study from the comforts of home, work, on the road, or from one of the many College locations. Northern Lakes College offers a variety of university transfer, diploma, and certificate programs, including Academic Upgrading, Business & Administrative Studies, Health & Human Service Careers, Pre-Employment & Apprenticeship Trades, Resource Technology, University Studies, and Continuing Education & Corporate Training certificates and courses. The college supports and promotes professional development and wellness opportunities and provides employees with an attractive benefits plan and competitive salaries. The College service region offers numerous recreational activities for the entire family to enjoy!

Northern Lakes College has the following temporary position available:

Instructor, Carpenter
Salary: $65,892 to $101,220 per year
Location: Drayton Valley
September 1, 2026 to December 18, 2026

Qualifications:

• Alberta Journeyperson Certificate in Carpentry
• Inter-provincial Red Seal Certificate
• Minimum of three (3) years’ post-Journeyperson work experience
• Experience teaching or mentoring adults
• A clean vulnerable sector criminal record check prior to commencement
• A valid Class 5 driver’s license
• A combination of education, training, and experience may be considered

Assets:

• Adult Education Certificate, Diploma, or B.Ed.
• Knowledge of Alberta Apprenticeship System
• Experience teaching secondary students
• Experience in the field of trades or industry
• Experience teaching adults
• Experience teaching in indigenous or remote communities

Nature and Scope of Work:

Reporting to the Chair, Trades & Resource Technology, this position is responsible for planning, preparing, and delivery of instruction and evaluation of learners for apprenticeship, pre-employment, and dual credit programming. Both theory and lab instruction will be offered via face-to-face delivery. This position also includes liaising with community, government, and industry representatives and working with other College departments as required.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Instruction and Learning Environment

• Provide instruction to students in a classroom/lab setting
• Foster and maintain a positive and effective learning environment
• Plan and prepare for instruction, including program development
• Delivery of instruction, addressing various learning styles and needs

Student Evaluation and Learner Support

• Evaluate and report on student progress
• Work with other College departments to facilitate learner success

Administrative Responsibilities

• Monitor classroom supplies and tools inventory
• Perform administrative tasks
• Track student attendance & interventions
• Submit reports and forms as required
• Maintain confidentiality and security of student information

Collaboration, Support, and Professional Engagement

• Liaison with industry, government, and community representative as required
• Assist with purchasing of materials and supplies
• Supportive of College and department vision and direction
• Enjoys working in a team environment and will collaborate with others

Skills/Knowledge:

• Proficiency in computer skills;
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Self-directed problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Knowledge of Alberta’s apprenticeship system
• Other skills may be required

Contacts (Internal and External):

• Students
• Other trades instructors
• Administrator, Programs, Trades & Resource Technology

Successful candidates must provide College or University transcripts and a clean Criminal Record Check to Human Resources prior to commencement.

This position is covered under the Collective Agreement between Northern Lakes College and the Faculty Association of Northern Lakes College.

Note: Northern Lakes College thanks all applicants for their interest in employment; however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

• Competitive salaries
• Vacation time ranging from three to eight weeks
• Excellent health and dental benefits
• Life and disability insurance
• Pension plans with employer contributions
• Comprehensive employee and family assistance program
• Professional development opportunities