Steamfitter​/Pipefitter Instructor

Term of App't:

Monday - Friday, 30 hours/week

Immediately

Dean of Trades & Apprenticeships

$74,618.00 - $88,536.00 annually based on experience and qualifications, in accordance with the BCGEU Faculty Collective Agreement, with annual increments up to a maximum of $.

Vacation entitlement is 240 hours per year (pro-rated from hire date) to be utilized during the summer months (July and August). The College also provides paid time off during its annual holiday closure from December 25 to January 1. The position includes a comprehensive extended health and dental benefits package, and enrolment in the College Pension Plan is mandatory, with employer-matched contributions.

The Steamfitter/Pipefitter Instructor position supports the instruction of the Skilled Trades BC program outline including all levels; foundation through apprenticeship, of the Steamfitter/Pipefitter Trade. The Pipe Trades Foundation program encompasses the learning outcomes for level 1 training in Plumber, Steamfitter/Pipefitter and Sprinklerfitter. Upon successful completion of the foundation program, students will have met the Skilled Trades BC requirements for Level 1 training in each of those trades.

• Steamfitter/Pipefitter Certificate of Qualification with Red Seal Endorsement
• Minimum Class B Gasfitter Certificate
• Minimum of five years of industry experience as a Steamfitter/Pipefitter journeyperson following attainment of Red Seal certification
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Demonstrated commitment to student success through a supportive, student-centred approach
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively and contribute positively within a team environment

Effective April 1, 2027, Skilled

TradesBC requires instructors delivering Gasfitter – Class B, Plumbing, and/or Steamfitter/Pipefitter content to hold a Gasfitter – Class B Certificate of Qualification with Interprovincial Red Seal endorsement. The successful candidate is required to obtain and maintain this certification by April 1, 2027, as a condition of the position.

• Completion of the Provincial Instructor Diploma Program (PIDP), an equivalent adult education credential, or a demonstrated willingness to obtain one
• Two years of supervisory or administrative experience
• Demonstrable success in teaching at the post-secondary level
Experience delivering the Skilled

TradesBC curriculum for the Steamfitter/Pipefitter apprenticeship program
• Experience using Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software

We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with NLC, however; only those contacted for an interview will be acknowledged.

To support employment equity and diversity in the workplace, we encourage all qualified applicants, including Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), and others who may contribute to diversity at Northern Lights College.

In the spirit of reconciliation, we are committed to increasing Indigenous Peoples' representation throughout the institution and encourage applicants to self-identify as Indigenous--First Nation, Metis, or Inuit within cover letters and/or resume.