Auto Body Painting Instructor - Part-time

Salary:
As per College Policy
Contract Period:
Fall 2026

Centennial College recognizes and affirms Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Indigenous ways of knowing as central to the vibrancy and uniqueness of its learning and working academic mission. We strongly encourage applications from members of Indigenous communities and all equity‑deserving groups including Women, Racialized, Persons with Disabilities, and LGBTQ+ communities.

We also recognize that Centennial is situated on the Treaty Lands of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and pay tribute to their legacy as well as that of all First Peoples that have been and remain present here in Toronto. We recognize that First Peoples come from sovereign Nations and that part of understanding our responsibilities of residing on this territory are understanding the true history, circumstances and legacy of the Treaties signed here (such as the Toronto Purchase, Robinson‑Huron Treaty and Williams Treaties) and including pre‑contact Treaties and Agreements between sovereign Nations and that all peoples in this area are therefore Treaty people with obligations and responsibilities to all our relations.

The School of Lifelong Learning & Industry Training is seeking an experienced Auto Body Painting Instructor to deliver high-quality theoretical and practical instruction in automotive refinishing. Reporting to the Program Officer, the successful candidate will prepare students for employment in the collision repair industry by delivering hands‑on training using current industry practices, products, and equipment. The successful candidate will foster a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment while ensuring students develop the skills required to perform professional automotive refinishing to industry standards.

• Deliver theoretical and practical lab instruction in automotive refinishing and painting.
• Teach surface preparation, masking, colour matching, spray gun operation, paint mixing, application techniques, and finishing procedures.
• Instruct students on OEM refinishing procedures and industry best practices.
• Demonstrate the proper use and maintenance of spray equipment, paint booths, and refinishing tools.
• Ensure compliance with Occupational Health and Safety legislation, WHMIS requirements, and environmental regulations.
• Assess student performance through practical evaluations, assignments, and examinations.
• Maintain accurate attendance, grading, and student records.
• Prepare lesson plans and instructional materials using Centennial College learning systems.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe instructional environment.
• Promote professionalism, teamwork, and customer service skills expected within the collision repair industry.

• Licensed 310Q Automotive Refinishing Technician Certificate of Qualification (or equivalent recognized trade certification).
• Minimum five years of recent experience in automotive refinishing or collision repair.
• Extensive knowledge of modern paint systems, colour matching, blending techniques, and refinishing processes.
• Experience using waterborne paint systems and current OEM refinishing procedures.
• Experience with paint mixing systems and computerized colour retrieval is considered an asset.
• Previous teaching, coaching, mentoring, or apprenticeship experience is preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and classroom management abilities.
• Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and online learning platforms.
• Valid Ontario Driver's Licence is considered an asset.

We are committed to providing persons with disabilities equal opportunities regarding all employment activities, including access to jobs and accommodations during employment as required, in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).