Welding Instructor

Saskatchewan Polytechnic is seeking a skilled Welding Instructor to join our team. As a Welding Instructor, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality education and training to students in multiple welding processes.

• Conduct classes in multiple welding processes at the pre-employment, apprentice, upgrader and service program levels as assigned.
• Select, design, update and construct training aids/materials.
• Prepare and deliver lessons, assignments, lectures and demonstrations for education purposes.
• Evaluate students through the use of exams, assignments and observations; and to record student progress.
• Supervise students in classroom, shop, labs, tours; Saskatchewan Polytechnic property and Saskatchewan Polytechnic sanctioned activities.
• Counsel students and prospective students on matters pertaining to the program and job opportunities.
• Assist in/arrange for equipment maintenance within the program.
• Assist in conducting and maintaining inventory, and in ordering supplies, equipment and books.
• Attend, whenever possible, staff meetings, trade seminars, workshops, etc. to keep current with industry and educational requirements.
• Possess good interpersonal skills and a willingness to work in a "team" environment.
• Communicate orally and on paper, ideas and concepts in an accurate and concise manner.

• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Journeyperson Certificate in the Welding trade.
• Two years' recent/relevant post-Journeyperson experience as a Welder.
• Effective instructional ability.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Effective communication skills (written and oral).
• Able to function as a team member in an ever-changing environment.
• Demonstrated competence and recent experience in the use of the internet, e-mail, MS Office Suite software and ability to learn and adapt to changing technology.
• Demonstrates valuing diversity.