Professor, Powerline Technician

Cambrian College is committed to student success, lifelong learning, and responding to the diverse needs of students in today’s ever-changing global marketplace. Within this dynamic, student-centered environment, the School of Skills Training has been delivering vocationally relevant and in-demand education programs since the College first opened its doors in 1967. Today, the School of Skills Training offers more than 10 certificate and diploma programs.

Within this context of inspiring innovation and excellence, the School of Skills Training is currently seeking a full-time Professor, Powerline to begin January 2027. (Cambrian’s academic year consists of three semesters, and this role may be required to deliver courses during the summer months. Cambrian offers programs and courses in-person, online, or in a HyFlex mode of delivery, which includes in-person, virtual synchronous, or fully online asynchronous participation, and this role may be required to deliver courses in multiple modes.)

The successful candidate will be required to teach a variety of courses in the Powerline Technician program. Subject areas may include generation, distribution, transmission, protection, and control systems; safety regulations; overhead and underground systems; construction and maintenance, wiring; print reading; transformer theory; metering;
Canadian and Ontario electrical safety code; and electrical theory. Candidate is required to teach the general Apprenticeship Training Standards of the Powerline Technician Trade Code of 434A. The incumbent will also be required to engage in a variety of activities that support teaching and learning, and promote student success. These will include curriculum development, lesson planning, assessing student progress and achievement, and class management.

Beyond their teaching duties, the successful candidate will be expected to establish an effective learning environment and work as a collaborative team member contributing to the overall direction of the program. In addition, the successful applicant will play an active role in student advising and recruitment, assisting with the promotion and marketing of the program, and graduate placements. These activities will require that the incumbent assist in the development and maintenance of strong industry connections and community partnerships.

Lastly, the incumbent will also have the opportunity to participate on College and school committees to advance the College’s strategic priorities.

• Must have a Journeyperson Red Seal Certification or Certificate of Qualification (C of Q) as a Powerline Technician. (A copy of educational documents must be submitted with application
  *** education completed outside of Canada, applicants are required to submit a WES or ICAS with their application)
• Five years of work experience in generation, distribution, transmission, protection, and control systems.
• Previous teaching experience, preferably at the postsecondary level.
• Ability to relate and communicate positively, effectively, and professionally with others and function effectively within a team environment.
• Ability to provide leadership and mentorship and be an effective role model in the classroom.
• Ability to utilize creative teaching approaches and current and emerging teaching and learning strategies to enhance student success.
• Demonstrated ability to use a variety of educational technologies, including in-class media presentation systems, learning management systems, and other relevant classroom technologies.
• Ability to work with students from diverse educational, religious, and cultural backgrounds.
• Solid commitment to students and education.
• Excellent written…