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Instructor, Trades (Term Full-Time)
Corporate Solutions
POSITION TYPE: Multiple Full-Time, Term Position Available (anticipated September 3, 2024 up to March 31, 2025)
SALARY: $63,375 - $96,946 per annum*
*The successful candidate with a Masters or PhD in a related field will receive an Educational Supplement of $2,850 or $5,700 per annum, respectively, pro-rated on an hourly basis.
POSITION LOCATION: Various Locations
At RRC Polytech we aspire to have a workforce that is representative of the diversity within our communities. For this hiring process, a preference hiring practice will be applied. First consideration will be given to applicants who self-identify within their application as one or more of the following equity-deserving group(s): Women, Indigenous Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, Racialized Persons, Persons of the 2SLGBTQlA+ Community. First consideration will also be given to internal applicants. For more information about our hiring practices, please visit: www.rrc.ca/hr/work/hiring-process/.
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST: An Expression of Interest is used to fill future vacancies by creating a list of eligible candidates that have already gone through a competitive process
DUTIES
Come join the Corporate Solutions Team as a Trades Instructor!
The team works with organizations of all sizes to access the College’s knowledgeable and trusted subject-matter experts (SME) for custom and contract training solutions. The Corporate Solutions team recruits and works with Instructors (SME) on a variety of customized training projects each year.
Reporting to the Manager, Business Development, the Instructor (SME) will develop and deliver online and/or on-campus courses that align with their knowledge and qualifications.
As one of Corporate Solutions Instructors, you will create course content development, lesson plans, and assessments (e.g., case studies, quizzes) working alongside the RRC Polytech Instructional Design team and Academic departments.
Course delivery duties include instructing content (virtual or in-person), providing learners with feedback and support throughout the course, and grading assessments.
Ideal candidates will have a passion for supporting adult learning, strong communication skills and experience teaching in an online or blended learning environment and have a commitment to their own lifelong learning.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Valid inter-provincial journeyperson’s certificate (Red Seal) in Plumbing, Electrical, Carpentry, or Welding. Other trades may be considered
- Several years related industry experience in the commercial and/or residential aspects of the trade
- Experience working with apprentices and training adult learners
- Experience following and enforcing safety policies and procedures
- Experience working with internal and external clients
- Experience providing leadership and guidance in small to large settings
- Ability to work independently as well as in a small to large group setting
- Strong verbal and written communication skills (e.g., email communication, writing training content/job aides and instructional guides)
- Ability to use conflict resolution techniques to facilitate positive outcomes
- Ability to ensure work assignment adheres to organizational policies
- Ability to work under pressure and be adaptable to changing priorities
- Ability to work in remote communities
- Experience in delivering content and instruction in a group setting
- Ability to work with and adapt to learning tools and technologies associated with course delivery
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software (including Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and PowerPoint
- Experience building a respectful workplace culture that promotes diversity, learning and continuous improvement
ASSET QUALIFICATIONS
- Teaching and/or course development experience in a post-secondary environment
- Certificate in Adult Education (CAE), Teaching for Learning (TFL) or Technical Vocational Diploma
- Experience working with Indigenous communities and/or learners
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
- Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada
- This position may be required to work evenings and/or weekends
- This position may be required to travel
- This position may be required to work throughout the academic year including the summer months
- Incumbent must hold a valid class 5 driver`s license
- May be required to work at various RRC Polytech campuses
- Instructors are required to complete the Teaching for Learning (TFL) in Applied Education program or have previously completed the Certificate in Adult Education (CAE)
Please note that applicants internal to Red River College Polytechnic must apply through My Portal on HRIS Unlimited.
RRC Polytech campuses are located on the lands of Anishinaabe, Ininiwak, Anishininew, Dakota, and Dené, and the National Homeland of the Red River Métis. We recognize and honour Treaty 3 Territory Shoal Lake 40 First Nation, the source of Winnipeg’s clean drinking water. In addition, we acknowledge Treaty Territories which provide us with access to electricity we use in both our personal and professional lives.