AddressBackground
Northwestern Polytechnic, Canada’s newest polytechnic, aspires to be the most entrepreneurial polytechnic in Canada by 2034. We are recruiting individuals who spark creativity, drive innovation, are highly engaged and are eager to embrace our core values: innovation & responsiveness. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit, one who is willing to turn risk into opportunity, Northwestern is your employer of choice. A recently aligned strategic plan identifies 1, 3, 5, and 10-year goals, tactics and actions that will ensure Canada’s newest polytechnic will be the most entrepreneurial in Canada.
The Role
Our Transportation Department is growing and is looking for our Heavy Equipment Technician Instructors. These are full-time sessional appointments starting as soon as possible through to June 30, 2023 with Tenure Track availability based on favorable evaluation and budget. Duties include: Prepare and present classes in both theory and practical settings, organize and supervise practical assignments, conduct student evaluations, and maintain necessary paperwork, participate in course, program and curriculum development, as well as maintain contacts. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in helping students achieve their goals and be able to share their interest in this trade with those students.
What We Offer
NWP offers lifelong learning opportunities through professional development & wellness programs, a competitive salary and compensation package and a student-centered culture that is vital to our community. This opportunity provides a sought-after work/life balance for those excited to share their expertise with students. Consider joining Canada’s newest polytechnic, committed to be the most entrepreneurial polytechnic by 2034.
The successful candidate will have a Heavy Equipment Technician Red Seal/Journeyman. Necessary skills and attributes to be successful in this role include:
- An ability to apply different instructional strategies to meet the needs of students with different learning styles.
- Knowledge of current educational technologies commonly found in classrooms (e.g., videoconferencing, D2L) are desired.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- An entrepreneurial spirit, specifically one who is willing to take a risk to create opportunities.
- Motivated individual that seeks to continuously improve instruction and meet the need of learners.
- Willingness to work with and support the Teaching & Learner Centre.
- Student Focused.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to build strong relationships across the organization.
- A high level of integrity, professionalism, and accountability.
How to Apply
Only applications received electronically will be considered.
Upon submission of CVs, please also include:
- a cover letter
- reference list
- a copy of unofficial academic transcripts
- proof of credential
- a teaching philosophy statement
Applications are to be submitted the Northwestern Polytechnic website.
Salary is dependent upon qualifications and experience with possible salary placement of up to $85,793. Interested candidates are welcome to contact Human Resources for further information regarding salary structure.
We review all applications to select candidates whose qualifications and experience most closely meet our needs.
Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. For general inquiries, please contact HR at [email protected]
Thank you for applying to NWP!
