Skilled Trades Instructor, Construction

Six Nations Polytechnic (SNP) is a unique Indigenous Institute recognized by community government and institutions of higher learning as a Centre of Excellence for Indigenous Knowledge. SNP offers postsecondary secondary trades education and training. SNP has formal partnerships with nine publicly funded Ontario Universities and Colleges and collaborates with six Ontario-based Indigenous owned and controlled post-secondary Institutes.

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JOB PURPOSE

UnderthesupervisionoftheAssociate Dean Skilled Trades & ApprenticeshiptheSkilled TradesInstructorConstruction(Instructor) provides academic leadership and develops an effective learning environment inSkilled Trades Construction relatedprogramsshop and classroom. Theinstructordevelops delivers and evaluates students within pre-apprenticeship and post-secondary skilled trades programs.

The Instructor is required to performall duties consistentwiththe governance values andoperating policiesof Six Nations Polytechnic (SNP) while fostering positive relations with staff students stakeholders and thecommunity; contributing to a culturally supportive teaching learning and work environment consistent withHodinǫshǫ:nih/Rotinonhson:nivalues ofGanigohi:yo:/Kanikoriio(Respect and the Good Mind).

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Program Planning & Delivery50%

• Designs and delivers curriculum aligned withestablished learning outcomes that may includeSkills Trades Ontario and SNP learningobjectives. This includes preparing lesson plans instructional materials and teaching both theory and practical skills in classroom and shop settings.
• Developing course outlines and assignmentsto support learner progress and program requirements.
• Demonstrating safeand proper use of tools andequipmentensuring students follow all safety protocols.
• Maintaining a cleanorganizedand safe shop environmentensuring compliance with health and safety standards.
• Other related duties asrequired.

Student Evaluation & Support 15%

• Assesses student progress using various evaluation methodsmaintainsrecords and provides academic support through consultation and referrals.
• Submitting evaluationsand gradesin accordance withprogram timelines and institutional requirements.
• Tracking attendance and performanceto ensure compliance with program expectations and toidentifysupport needs.
• Referring students to supportservices topromote learner success and retention.
• Other related duties asrequired.

Program Operation & Resources Management25%

• Supports day-to-day operations of the shop and program including inventory management equipment maintenance and input on scheduling and curriculum development.
• Preparing purchase ordersto ensure tools supplies and materials are available to meet instructional materials preparation as needed.
• Reporting equipment issuesto ensuretimelyrepairs and safe operation of all shop resources.
• Advising onprogram needsproviding input on equipment upgrades resource planning and operational improvements that support program quality and delivery.
• Other related duties asrequired.

Institutional/ Program Engagement & Administration10%

• Participates in institutional activities adheres to policies and contributes to planning and reporting. Supports events and collaborative initiatives across SNPbyattendingmeetings and training supporting orientation and annual celebration and contributing to policy development.
• Other related duties asrequired.

EDUCATIONAL KNOWLEDGE

Completion of post-secondary college or university of one to two years in training in Construction or home building related trade is required.

Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of Qualification for the program of instructionor Red Sealis an asset.

EXPERIENTIAL KNOWLEDGE / CULTURE AND LANGUAGE EXPERTISE

Over 3 years and including 5 years of relevant industry experience inconstruction related tradeincluding hands-on work with tools equipment and safety procedures in a skilledtradesenvironment.

Experience in instructional delivery within post-secondary orskilled tradesprograms including curriculum developmentandstudent with administrative processes record-keeping and stakeholder engagement is alsorequired.

Criminal Record Check

The successful candidate will be required to provide an original Criminal Background Check Vulnerable Sector Screening that is satisfactory to Six Nations Polytechnic (SNP) prior to the first day of work at Six Nations Polytechnic and an Offence Declaration that is satisfactory to SNP by their first day of employment at Six Nations Polytechnic.

At Six Nations Polytechnic we are committed to diversity and inclusion as we continue and expand our efforts to become a more inclusive safe and respectful workplace. Human Resources will accommodate any needs under the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Recruitment processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities as may be requested.

Applicants from Six Nations and other Indigenous communities will be given preference to deliver programs and services in a First Nations community.

Full Job description is available upon request.

POSITION TYPE:New Position

JOB TYPE:Contract

SCHEDULE:37.5hrs Monday-Friday;

WORK MODEL:On-site

PAY BAND:6; Core range $64 874.39$76010.69. The target hiring salary for this position is minimum (Step 1) up to 45% of the pay band. Considerations for new hire step placements include experiential knowledge and/or language and cultural expertise.

Required Experience:

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