NLC-2324R: Instructor, Electrician

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 Casual Relief position available:

Instructor, Electrician
Salary: $34.83 to $53.50 per hour
Location: Slave Lake
Start Date: November 2, 2026

Qualifications:

• Journeyman Certificate in the Electrical trade
• A minimum of three (3) years’ 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:

• Journeyman Electrician Certificate with Red Seal Endorsement (RSE)
• Adult Education Certificate, Diploma, or B.Ed.

Nature and Scope of Work:

Reporting to the Chair, Trades & Resource Technology, this position is responsible for supporting student learning in apprenticeship, pre-employment, pre-apprenticeship, and dual credit programming. Instructors at Northern Lakes College (NLC) enjoy helping others and are committed to student success. The instructional schedule is up to 36.25 hours per week. This programming may be offered via face to face, distant, or mobile methods of delivery.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Instruction and Learning Environment

• Provide instruction to students in a classroom and/or lab setting
• Foster and maintain a positive and effective learning environment
• Prepare teaching and learning materials

Curriculum Development, Assessment, and Reporting

• Assist in the development of curriculum and other program materials, including (but not limited to) test banks, practice exams, mid-term exams, final exam, and final practical testing procedure
• Assess and evaluate students
• Record and report student success and attendance

Collaboration and Institutional Support

• Assist with industry, government, and community relations
• 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:

• Electrician trade
• Teaching and learning
• Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Keyboarding

Contacts (Internal and External):

• Works directly with other trades instructors and the program Coordinator
• Northern Lakes College students

The Successful candidate 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