Instructor - Workplace Language Training (Wlt)

**Embark on a Bright Future with Centre for Skills Development**

Are you entrepreneurial, client-focused and committed to teamwork and excellence? Do you enjoy working with clients from diverse backgrounds? If you want to work for a recognized leader in career and workforce development, then consider a career with Centre for Skills Development

Headquartered in Burlington, Ontario, with locations in Oakville, Milton and Clarkson, Centre for Skills delivers high caliber employment services, language training & settlement services, skilled trades training and literacy upgrading. Providing people with opportunities to build a better future and making a positive impact on peoples’ lives is integral to the business of Centre for Skills.

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**Job Number: 426**

**Job Title: Instructor - Workplace Language Training (WLT) Skilled Trades Exploration**

**Department: Language Training and Settlement Services (LTSS)**

**Contract Length: October 14, 2024 to August 31, 2025 - 3 sessions of 8 weeks each plus curriculum development / admin**

**Location: Virtual (6 weeks per cohort) / on site in Burlington (2 weeks per cohort)**

**Schedule: 27.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday + curriculum development / admin hours**

**Cohort 1: October 28 - December 20, 2024**

**Cohort 2: January 27 - March 22, 2025**

**Cohort 3: May 26 - July 18, 2025**

**Job Summary**:
As the language instructor you will teach program participants sector specific language in the skilled trades (construction, manufacturing and electrical) and exploration of the Ontario construction and manufacturing labour market. You will also help participants develop insight into the Canadian workplace culture, employer expectations, and improve overall communication skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing).

**These are your responsibilities**:

- Teach in-person and online classes according to program expectations
- Provide participants one-on-one consultation when needed
- Attend in-person classes to support students with language while they do hands on training
- Assist in program curriculum design and updates
- Perform administrative tasks, including class attendance and monthly narrative reports

**What you need to bring to this job**:

- Familiar with Canadian Language Benchmarks
- TESL Ontario certified as asset
- Post-secondary education/training in the construction field an asset
- Aware of current market and workplace trends, especially as related to internationally trained professionals in the construction and manufacturing industry
- Demonstrated ability to provide an effective, stimulating learning environment for adults
- Culturally sensitive; experience with clients from a diverse background
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills

**How to apply**:
At Centre for Skills, we offer a competitive compensation package and benefits. We value flexibility and the need to achieve a work-life balance. All employees receive above industry average time off, including vacation time, sick / wellness days and personal days. We promote and support continuous learning, providing our staff with training to develop skills, attend workshops and conferences. We are committed to supporting the growth of our staff and we take a team approach in all that we do. Contact us to learn more about why we’re sure you’ll love working at Centre for Skills

**Application Deadline**:Open until filled

We thank all applicants for their interest in Centre for Skills, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If contacted for an interview, please inform us should accommodation be required.

**Job Type**: Part-time

Expected hours: 27.5 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Burlington, ON L7N 3M6