Heavy Equipment Technician Instructor

True North

As the largest post-secondary institution in northern Alberta, Northwestern Polytechnic is a natural point of convergence for knowledge, skills, creativity, and collaboration. Striving to spark and empower success, NWP's mission is geared towards both individual and collective progress. NWP offers a wide variety of engaging and in-demand academic programs in certificates, diplomas, apprenticeships, and degrees. We exist wholeheartedly for the domestic and international students who call our campuses home, the distinctive communities and industries we serve, and the staff and faculty who honour us with their expertise and insights every day.  While our potential as one of Alberta's newest polytechnics is ever-growing, we recognize the importance of having authentic and highly effective contributors by our side. We are currently recruiting individuals who are inspired by opportunity, driven by results, and aligned to NWP's core values of being responsive, innovative, and connected. Finding your fit in one of our specialized schools or departments means a bright future with competitive compensation, attractive benefits packages, reliable networks, high quality of life, and unparalleled learning community experiences. If you are looking to transform the post-secondary landscape with polytechnic education, research, and partnerships, Northwestern Polytechnic is your employer of choice.

The Role

Our Transportation Department is growing and is looking for more Heavy Equipment Technician Instructors in our Apprenticeship program. This is a full-time sessional appointment, starting August 15th, 2026, to June 30, 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.

The successful candidate will have a Heavy Equipment Technician Red Seal/Journeyman. In addition an Automotive Service Technician or Agricultural Equipment Technician Journeyman Red seal would be an asset. 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.
• Willingness to attend, support, and work with Recruitment activities and events.

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 through the Northwestern Polytechnic website.

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 .

Thank you for applying to NWP