Position: Instructor, Child & Youth Care

Contract Position:
Instructor, Child & Youth Care The Opportunity

Keyano College’s School of Health and Human Services is currently seeking Child and Youth Care Contract Instructors for the Childhood Studies program area for the Winter 2026 semester (January 8 – April 28, 2026). The program will equip graduates with the knowledge, skills and practical experience to work with children and youth experiencing behavioural and emotional difficulties and engage with children, youth and families utilizing a strength based and relational approach to support development and positive change.

The successful candidates will teach primarily in the Child and Youth Care program but may also teach across the school of Health and Human Services.

Note:

this is not a remote or hybrid work opportunity, you will be required to work on campus and relocate to Fort McMurray, AB.

Keyano College is a comprehensive post-secondary educational institution located in Fort McMurray, nested in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo on traditional Treaty 8 territory. We are a strategic community partner that meets both the training and talent upgrading needs of industry, as well as the personal enrichment and cultural needs of the Wood Buffalo community. We take pride in offering a safe work and study environment that embraces Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging.

Our students and customers come from all walks of life and so do we. That is why we are committed to hiring great people from a variety of backgrounds because it makes our employee community stronger.

The successful candidate will be required to:

• Instruct courses, primarily in the Child and Youth Care diploma
• Maintain office hours and student mentorship/engagement
• Perform field supervision and practicum support
• Engage with community stakeholders
• Maintain professional competence and knowledge of subject matter
• Participate in program and curriculum development

• Master’s degree in Child and Youth Care or related field is preferred (counselling, psychology, family social science, justice, or social work). Minimum Bachelors Degree in Child and Youth Care is required.
• Extensive experience working with at‑risk and vulnerable children and youth
• Demonstrated excellence in planning, and organizational skills
• Strong communication, presentation, and classroom management skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to use conflict resolution techniques to facilitate positive outcomes
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Ability to work independently as well as in small to large group settings
• A thorough knowledge and understanding about the specific role of Child and Youth Care practitioners in the support of Indigenous, newcomer and refugee children, youth, and families
• Experience building a respectful workplace culture that promotes diversity, learning and continuous improvement

• Previous instructional experience in adult education or post secondary learning environments
• Experience with field education

Please note that if your education was received internationally, upon hire we will require you to provide an international education assessment completed through WES, IQAS or one of the other IRCC approved designated organization.

• Placement on the wage grid is reflective upon educational and experiential qualifications.

At Keyano College, we are committed to fostering an equitable, caring and resilient environment where everyone feels valued and connected to the common goal and the college community. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and encourage candidates who will contribute to the diversity of the College to apply.

We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue through the selection process will be contacted.