Instructor, Heavy Equipment Operator

Location: Northern Saskatchewan (La Ronge)

Overview  Established 1976, the Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies (SIIT) is a First Nation governed post‑secondary institution. Recognized under provincial legislation, the Institute has been conferred authority to grant certificates and diplomas. SIIT welcomes over 2400 students into urban and community programs annually and serves over 6000 clients through ten Career Centres across the province. The Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies plays a significant role in Saskatchewan's economic future.

You can contribute to that success while building your career.
Nature and Scope  Instructors report directly to their applicable coordinator and are located across the province of Saskatchewan in various educational settings. The incumbent instructs SIIT students in the classroom, laboratory or shop environments and assists during consultation hours. As an employee of SIIT, positively promote and create an environment that demonstrates SIIT's vision, mission and mandate.
General Accountability  As the educational leader in the classroom, the Heavy Equipment Operator Instructor will be responsible for delivering SIIT programs and curricula with the purpose of promoting student success. This program is designed to provide training in the operation of heavy equipment, routine maintenance of machinery and practical field operations of excavating, land clearing, grading and road building as well as safe operating techniques specific to each machine.

The HEO program concentrates on hands‑on skill development with approximately 80% of the program spent in the field and on the machines, and 20% in the classroom. This position is to organize and implement instructional activities that create a learning environment that guides and provides the greatest opportunity for student success. This includes the following broad range of accountabilities:
Deliver courses relating to safety, maintenance, and a variety of HEO fundamentals
Complete all course‑required materials including attendance records and course evaluations
Use appropriate methods of evaluating and recording student progress within set time frames
Ensure a positive, diverse and inclusive work and learning environment
Adhere to and promote academic regulations and SIIT policies and procedures
Maintain classroom and shop discipline and, if necessary, recommend action to applicable supervisor regarding student behavior, including formal student disciplinary action
Make recommendations to modify course objectives, course outlines, curriculum and evaluation procedures
Required Competencies   Flexible Adaptable
Effective Communication
Relationship Building
Results Oriented
Student Focus
Communication (Instructional)
Knowledge Expertise
Teamwork

Required Qualifications and Experience   Extensive knowledge and work experience in Heavy Equipment Operating
Knowledge of First Nations culture and organizations, and prior experience teaching First Nations Adults are considered assets
An understanding of adult learning theories and principles is considered an asset
First Aid and CPR certification considered an asset
As this position is considered safety sensitive, the incumbent will be subject to testing as per SIIT's Alcohol and Substances policy.
Dates of Contract  August 3 - October 22, 2026
Location of Contract  Pelican Lake First Nation

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