Status:

Temporary Position

Location:

High Level

Competition #:

NLC-2242

Open To:

All Applicants

Date Posted:

October 23, 2025

Closing Date:

November 9, 2025 - 11:59pm

Job Start Date:

January 5, 2026

Job End Date:

April 4, 2026

Compensation Rate:

$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 available:

Instructor, Carpentry Program
Hourly Rate: $33.81 to $51.94 per hour
Location: High Level
January 5, 2026 to April 4, 2026

Qualifications:

• An Alberta or Red Seal Journeyperson Carpenter Certificate is required;
• Journeyperson Certificate as a Carpenter with a minimum of 3 years’ experience;
• Experience teaching or mentoring adults;
• Criminal record check vulnerable sector;
• A valid class 5 driver’s license; and
• A combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Asset:

• Experience teaching secondary students;
• Experience in the field of trades or industry;
• Experience teaching adults; and
• Experience teaching in indigenous or remote communities.

Department:
Trades

Nature and Scope of Work

Reporting to the Chair, Trades and Resource Technology, the Instructor, Carpentry Program is responsible for planning, preparing, and delivery of instruction and evaluation of learners for apprenticeship, pre-employment, and dual credit programming. Both theory and lab instruction will be offered via face to face delivery. This position also includes liaising with community, government and industry representatives and working with other College departments as required.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide instruction to students in a classroom and/or lab setting;

• Foster and maintain a positive and effective learning environment;

• Plan and prepare for instruction, including program development;

• Delivery of instruction, addressing various learning styles and needs;

• Evaluate and report on student progress;

• Liaison with industry, government and community representative as required;

• Work with other College departments to facilitate learner success;

• Monitor classroom supplies and tools inventory; and

• Perform administrative tasks:

• • Track student attendance & interventions
  • Submit reports and forms as required
  • Maintain confidentiality and security of student information

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficiency in computer skills;
• Strong interpersonal communication skills;
• Self-directed problem-solving and decision-making skills;
• Knowledge of Alberta’s apprenticeship system; and
• Other skills may be required.

Contacts (Internal and External):

• Works directly with other trades instructors and the program administrator

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.

Please submit a resume quoting the reference number NLC-2242 to: Northern Lakes College, Human Resources, 1201 Main Street SE, Slave Lake, AB T0G 2A3 or alternatively Fax: 780-849-5881

Closing Date: November 9, 2025

Note: Northern Lakes College thanks all applicants for their interest in employment; however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.