Instructor, Basic Skills’ Education Workshop Teacher (Dorchester Penitentiary)

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The Opportunity

New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) is committed to transforming lives and communities. The College is currently seeking a dynamic and competent individual for the position of Instructor , Basic Skills' Education Workshop at Dorchester Penitentiary . When you work at NBCC, you are a valued team member and a part of a community of leaders who are driven by learning excellence and social and economic development.

Location : Dorchester, NB

Employment Type : Term

Duration : January 2026 to December 2026

Salary Range : $2,454.00 to $3,776.00 bi-weekly based on the experience and level of post-secondary education.

Responsibilities

As part of the School of Professional and Part-time Learning, collaborating with and reporting to the Business Development Operations Manager, you are responsible for :

• Delivering individualized instruction and adapting teaching strategies to meet diverse academic needs.
• Teaching employability skills and fostering self-confidence through realistic, measurable goals.
• Supporting students in recognizing their abilities and limitations to promote safe learning practices.
• Providing hands‑on training in basic tool use and entry‑level trades (e.g., woodwork, bicycle repair).
• Creating a dynamic workshop environment that encourages personal growth and barrier reduction.
• Maintaining strict inventory control and enforcing security protocols for tools, materials, and assets.
• Collaborating with case management teams, CSC staff, and community organizations on program delivery.
• Conducting safety checks, submitting observation reports, and upholding health and security standards.
• Supervising student tutors and cleaners, ensuring compliance with CSC program guidelines.
• Promoting cultural awareness through visual displays and presentations aligned with significant dates / months.
• Building and sustaining professional relationships with students, colleagues, community partners, and stakeholders, as well as other related duties.

Qualifications

Education / Experience :

Bachelor of Education Degree (OR) a Teacher's College Diploma AND a valid New Brunswick Teacher's Certificate AND post‑secondary training in the feild of teaching woodwork / carpentry in an industrial environment or in a school.

OR

A diploma from a recognized post‑secondary institution with a specialization in the field of teaching woodwork / carpentry or working in an industrial environment AND an Adult Education Certificate.

Professional Skills :

Subject to the competition response, the minimum qualifications may be raised.

Candidates must clearly demonstrate how they meet these qualifications on their resumes.

Benefits

At NBCC, we invest in your growth and wellbeing. We support career advancement through Professional Certifications and prioritize your whole self, with benefits like paid volunteer days and comprehensive health coverage. Some of the many benefits we offer are :

Curious to learn more about the benefits NBCC has to offer? Visit our Careers Page.

This is a unionized position where the terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the NBUPPE - Education (Instructional) collective agreement for the College.

All applicants must be eligible to work in Canada at the time of application. This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level.

The New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) is committed to being flexible in its operations and to the wellbeing of its employees. This includes considering reasonable requests for alternative work arrangements, when feasible, to meet the changing needs of the College and its students. In order to ensure our student needs are met, flexible work arrangements cannot extend beyond the New Brunswick border. NBCC employees must be living in a location that is a reasonable distance from one of our seven work locations around the Province.

NBCC is committed to employment equity and strives to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds and experiences. Accommodations are available upon request for applicants participating in all aspects of the selection process.

All interested candidates are invited to submit a detailed application, with a resume, online by December 16, 2025. All applications will be acknowledged upon receipt.

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