Instructor, Pipe Trades
About the role
Status:
Temporary Position
Location:
Wabasca
Competition #:
NLC-2246
Open To:
All Applicants
Date Posted:
November 21, 2025
Closing Date:
December 8, 2025 - 11:59pm
Job Start Date:
February 9, 2026
Job End Date:
May 29, 2026
Compensation Rate:
Wage: $33.81 to $51.94 per hour
Hours Per Week:
36.25
Additional Information:
For over 50 years, the Northern Lakes College vision has been to increase accessibility to educational opportunities. With 25 locations across northern Alberta, program sites throughout Alberta, and a unique Supported Distance Learning model, students can access quality educational opportunities without leaving their community. Students can study from the comforts of home, work, on the road, or from one of the many College locations. Northern Lakes College offers a variety of university transfer, diploma, and certificate programs, including Academic Upgrading, Business & Administrative Studies, Health & Human Service Careers, Pre-Employment & Apprenticeship Trades, Resource Technology, University Studies, and Continuing Education & Corporate Training certificates and courses. We support and promote professional development and wellness opportunities and provide our employees with an attractive benefits plan and competitive salaries. The College service region offers numerous recreational activities for the entire family to enjoy!
Northern Lakes College has the following temporary position available:
Instructor, Pipe Trades
Reference# NLC-2246
Wage: $33.81 to $51.94 per hour
Location: Wabasca
February 9, 2026 to May 29, 2026
Qualifications:
- An Alberta or Red Seal Journeyperson Certificate in a Pipe trade with a minimum of three years’ experience;
- Experience teaching or mentoring adults;
- A valid class 5 driver’s license; and
- Clean criminal record check and vulnerable sector.
Additional Qualifications Suggested:
- Adult Education Certificate, Diploma, or B.Ed.
Successful candidate must provide College or University transcripts and a Criminal Record Check to Human Resources prior to commencement.
This position is covered under the Collective Agreement between Northern Lakes College and the Faculty Association of Northern Lakes College.
For complete details on this employment opportunity, visit us online at: www.northernlakescollege.ca click on Careers at NLC. Please submit a resume quoting the reference number NLC-2246 to: Northern Lakes College, Human Resources, 1201 Main Street SE, Slave Lake, AB T0G 2A3 or alternatively Fax: 780-849-5881
Closing Date: December 8, 2025
Note: Northern Lakes College thanks all applicants for their interest in employment; however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Job Description
Title:
Instructor, Pipe Trades
Scope of Work:
Instructors at NLC enjoy helping others. They are committed to student success. The instructional schedule is a 36.25 work week enhancing an individual’s personal time. Instructors in the Trades department support student learning in apprenticeship, pre-employment, pre-apprenticeship, and dual credit programming. This programming will be offered via face to face delivery.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide instruction to students in a classroom and/or lab setting;
- Foster and maintain a positive and effective learning environment;
- Prepare teaching and learning materials;
- Assist in the development of curriculum and other program materials, including (but not limited to) test banks, practice exams, mid-term exams, final exam and final practical testing procedure;
- Assess and evaluate students;
- Record and report student success and attendance;
- Assist with industry, government, and community relations;
- Assist with purchasing of materials and supplies;
- Supportive of College and department vision and direction; and
- Enjoys working in a team environment and will collaborate with others.
Skills and Knowledge:
- In one of the following Pipe Trade: Plumber, Steamfitter-Pipefitter, Gasfitter, and Sprinkler Systems Installation;
- Teaching and learning;
- Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel; and
- Keyboarding
Contacts (Internal and External):
- Works directly with other trades instructors and the program administrator
Qualifications:
- An Alberta or Red Seal Journeyperson Certificate in a Pipe trade with a minimum of three years’ experience;
- Experience teaching or mentoring adults;
- A valid class 5 driver’s license; and
- Clean criminal record check and vulnerable sector.
Additional Qualifications Suggested:
- Adult Education Certificate, Diploma, or B.Ed.
About Northern Lakes College
Mission With respect for cultures and the needs of communities, Northern Lakes College provides quality educational programs and services which enable adults to continue their education, to improve their employment opportunities, and to enhance their quality of life.
Vision Northern Lakes College will be recognized as a first-choice community college with the most accessible programs and services in Alberta.
You can find Northern Lakes College at over 25 locations across Alberta. With its unique Supported Distance Learning (SDL) model, NLC provides quality education beyond these physical borders. The College offers a wide range of certificate and diploma programs in Business, Health Sciences and Allied Health, Human Services, Technology, Trades, University Studies, as well as Academic Upgrading and a variety of professional accreditation and certificate programs. The College collaborates with Campus Alberta partners to offer degree completion opportunities throughout its service region, including a Bachelor of Education and a Bachelor of Social Work.
Instructor, Pipe Trades
About the role
Status:
Temporary Position
Location:
Wabasca
Competition #:
NLC-2246
Open To:
All Applicants
Date Posted:
November 21, 2025
Closing Date:
December 8, 2025 - 11:59pm
Job Start Date:
February 9, 2026
Job End Date:
May 29, 2026
Compensation Rate:
Wage: $33.81 to $51.94 per hour
Hours Per Week:
36.25
Additional Information:
For over 50 years, the Northern Lakes College vision has been to increase accessibility to educational opportunities. With 25 locations across northern Alberta, program sites throughout Alberta, and a unique Supported Distance Learning model, students can access quality educational opportunities without leaving their community. Students can study from the comforts of home, work, on the road, or from one of the many College locations. Northern Lakes College offers a variety of university transfer, diploma, and certificate programs, including Academic Upgrading, Business & Administrative Studies, Health & Human Service Careers, Pre-Employment & Apprenticeship Trades, Resource Technology, University Studies, and Continuing Education & Corporate Training certificates and courses. We support and promote professional development and wellness opportunities and provide our employees with an attractive benefits plan and competitive salaries. The College service region offers numerous recreational activities for the entire family to enjoy!
Northern Lakes College has the following temporary position available:
Instructor, Pipe Trades
Reference# NLC-2246
Wage: $33.81 to $51.94 per hour
Location: Wabasca
February 9, 2026 to May 29, 2026
Qualifications:
- An Alberta or Red Seal Journeyperson Certificate in a Pipe trade with a minimum of three years’ experience;
- Experience teaching or mentoring adults;
- A valid class 5 driver’s license; and
- Clean criminal record check and vulnerable sector.
Additional Qualifications Suggested:
- Adult Education Certificate, Diploma, or B.Ed.
Successful candidate must provide College or University transcripts and a Criminal Record Check to Human Resources prior to commencement.
This position is covered under the Collective Agreement between Northern Lakes College and the Faculty Association of Northern Lakes College.
For complete details on this employment opportunity, visit us online at: www.northernlakescollege.ca click on Careers at NLC. Please submit a resume quoting the reference number NLC-2246 to: Northern Lakes College, Human Resources, 1201 Main Street SE, Slave Lake, AB T0G 2A3 or alternatively Fax: 780-849-5881
Closing Date: December 8, 2025
Note: Northern Lakes College thanks all applicants for their interest in employment; however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Job Description
Title:
Instructor, Pipe Trades
Scope of Work:
Instructors at NLC enjoy helping others. They are committed to student success. The instructional schedule is a 36.25 work week enhancing an individual’s personal time. Instructors in the Trades department support student learning in apprenticeship, pre-employment, pre-apprenticeship, and dual credit programming. This programming will be offered via face to face delivery.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide instruction to students in a classroom and/or lab setting;
- Foster and maintain a positive and effective learning environment;
- Prepare teaching and learning materials;
- Assist in the development of curriculum and other program materials, including (but not limited to) test banks, practice exams, mid-term exams, final exam and final practical testing procedure;
- Assess and evaluate students;
- Record and report student success and attendance;
- Assist with industry, government, and community relations;
- Assist with purchasing of materials and supplies;
- Supportive of College and department vision and direction; and
- Enjoys working in a team environment and will collaborate with others.
Skills and Knowledge:
- In one of the following Pipe Trade: Plumber, Steamfitter-Pipefitter, Gasfitter, and Sprinkler Systems Installation;
- Teaching and learning;
- Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel; and
- Keyboarding
Contacts (Internal and External):
- Works directly with other trades instructors and the program administrator
Qualifications:
- An Alberta or Red Seal Journeyperson Certificate in a Pipe trade with a minimum of three years’ experience;
- Experience teaching or mentoring adults;
- A valid class 5 driver’s license; and
- Clean criminal record check and vulnerable sector.
Additional Qualifications Suggested:
- Adult Education Certificate, Diploma, or B.Ed.
About Northern Lakes College
Mission With respect for cultures and the needs of communities, Northern Lakes College provides quality educational programs and services which enable adults to continue their education, to improve their employment opportunities, and to enhance their quality of life.
Vision Northern Lakes College will be recognized as a first-choice community college with the most accessible programs and services in Alberta.
You can find Northern Lakes College at over 25 locations across Alberta. With its unique Supported Distance Learning (SDL) model, NLC provides quality education beyond these physical borders. The College offers a wide range of certificate and diploma programs in Business, Health Sciences and Allied Health, Human Services, Technology, Trades, University Studies, as well as Academic Upgrading and a variety of professional accreditation and certificate programs. The College collaborates with Campus Alberta partners to offer degree completion opportunities throughout its service region, including a Bachelor of Education and a Bachelor of Social Work.