Sprinkler System Installer Instructor – Sessional

Position Information

Title: Faculty/Instructor – Sessional Sprinkler System Installer (Fire Instructor)

Employment Type: Sessional

Vacancies: 1

Desired

Start Date:

08/11/2026

Position End Date: 06/30/2027

• Maintain, develop, and instruct the theory and shop components of the Alberta Apprenticeship program for Sprinkler System Installer.
• Deliver program content face‑to‑face and via virtual format.
• Participate in school, department, and program committees.
• Promote the program and recruit students.

• Alberta Journeyperson Certificate in Sprinkler System Installer.
• Minimum 5 years post‑Journeyperson work experience.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Effective time‑management and organizational skills.
• Ability to mentor and coach others.
• Comfortable public speaker, able to convey course content to diverse students and learning styles.

• Experience teaching post‑secondary learners through in‑person and online formats.
• Journeyperson certification in one or more additional related trades.

Salary commensurate with education and experience. Comprehensive benefits package includes Alberta Blue Cross extended health and dental plans, a health spending account, a tuition waiver for RDP credit courses for the employee and immediate family, professional development funding, a pension plan option (after waiting period), paid time off for institutional closures, and an additional 8% of regular salary in lieu of vacation.

Red Deer Polytechnic fosters an inclusive learning and working environment where everyone can bring their full selves and share their unique talents. We are committed to a merit‑based hiring process and to an inclusive workplace that is fair, equitable, supportive, welcoming, and respectful. Our practices are guided by the Alberta Human Rights Act and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s Calls to Action.

We provide accommodations to applicants in accordance with the Alberta Human Rights Code.