Instructor, Carpenter in High Level

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.

Northern Lakes College has the following Temporary Part-Time Position available: Instructor, Carpenter

Salary: $34.83 to $53.50 per hour

Location: High Level

Start Date: January 4, 2027 to April 23, 2027

Qualifications:

• Alberta Journeyperson Certificate in Carpentry
• 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. The instructional schedule is a 36.25 work week enhancing an individual’s personal time.

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
• 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

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.

Closing Date: November 1, 2026

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