Temporary Instructor, Heavy Equipment Technician

Position Overview

NAIT’s Heavy Equipment Technician program trains students to maintain, repair and overhaul heavy vehicles and industrial equipment, both towed and self‑propelled. The temporary position will end on or before June 30, 2027, with a possibility of extension and may be used to fill multiple positions. The successful candidate will be an energetic, empathetic, and student‑focused instructor who motivates learners and supports academic achievement.

They will bring strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills and proven experience delivering adult education in a postsecondary or skills‑based learning environment.

• Prepare and present learning outcomes and activities in a classroom, laboratory and industry setting
• Participate in curriculum development, program reviews and course reviews
• Facilitate the learning process by utilizing instructional strategies that ensure efficient and effective delivery of course materials
• Manage instructional delivery and set the tone and climate for a safe and effective learning environment
• Create assessment tools to evaluate the learning process and maintain progress records
• Provide ongoing coaching and tutoring for students to maximize student success and retention and respond to student issues
• Utilize appropriate educational technology for presentations, communications and program promotions
• Maintain professional and ethical relationships with students, colleagues and industry partners
• Utilize regular student feedback to identify and implement instructional improvement
• Improve the quality of instruction through professional development activities
• Other duties as assigned

• Strong ability to collaborate as a team player, contributing positively as a member of an academic team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, demonstrating a respectful, supportive, and effective approach in interactions with faculty, staff, and students
• Ability to manage competing priorities and support multiple tasks in a fast‑paced academic environment
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines and contribute to ongoing process improvement efforts

• High School Diploma
• Completion of Alberta Heavy Equipment Technician Journeyperson ticket or provincial equivalent required
• Inter‑Provincial Red Seal preferred
• Minimum 5 years recent industry experience after completion of Journeyperson ticket
• Additional relevant post‑secondary education and/or professional development training is an asset
• Teaching experience an asset

Salary range: $69,189.78 – $ plus a comprehensive benefits package. Compensation will be commensurate with education and experience.