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Carpentry Instructor - Competition ID: 4832

  • Surrey, BC
  • On-site
  • Posted Oct 2, 2026
  • 1 position

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Employment type
Contract
Experience level
Senior · 5+ years
Minimum education
Professional degree
Apply by
Oct 29, 2026
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week
Seniority
Mid-Senior level

Job summary

Deliver a four-week, in-person carpentry and building construction program in Campbell River, BC. Provide short-term entry-level and apprenticeship instruction, with assignments potentially lasting from one day to several weeks.

Job details

Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) is Canada’s only polytechnic university, proudly serving the South Fraser region for more than 40 years. With campuses in Surrey, Richmond, Langley, and Cloverdale, KPU is deeply connected to the communities it serves and to the diverse cultures, backgrounds, and lived experiences of its students. Through academic excellence, applied learning, innovation, and strong industry and community partnerships, KPU prepares students for meaningful futures. As an open-access university, KPU is powered by the people who live and work here. We believe every employee plays a meaningful role in supporting student learning and success. We are honoured to carry the name of the Kwantlen First Nation and are committed to equity, inclusion, reconciliation, and respectful relationships. As one of BC’s Top Employers, KPU is dedicated to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and engaged workplace where employees feel valued, connected to purpose, and empowered to make an impact. We invite you to explore your next career opportunity at KPU and discover how your work can contribute to a university where thought truly meets action. Competition ID: 4832 Internal Closing Date: Open Until Filled External Closing Date: Open Until Filled # of Openings: 1 Salary Information: Faculty Pay Scale Employment Type: Faculty Contract Workplace Type: Hybrid Travel Frequency: Employee Group: Faculty (Kwantlen Faculty Association) Days of Work (BCGEU): Hours of Work (BCGEU): Hours per Week (BCGEU): CARPENTRY INSTRUCTOR POSITION TYPE: NR 1 (Non-Regular Type 1) POSITION START: To Be Announced KPU proudly offers all learners opportunities to achieve success in a diverse range of programs that blend theory and practice, critical understanding, and social and ethical awareness necessary for good citizenship and rewarding careers. Faculty Overview The Faculty of Trades & Technology at Kwantlen Polytechnic University is currently seeking a Non-Regular Type 1 (contract) Carpentry/Building Construction instructor to provide short-term delivery of entry level and apprenticeship training, which may extend from a single day to several weeks. Position Overview The delivery of this four-week program will take place in-person in Campbell River, BC. More information concerning the working conditions for a faculty member are outlined in Article 12 of the Kwantlen Faculty Association (KFA) Collective Agreement. Qualifications Minimum qualifications include a Certificate of Qualification with Interprovincial Red Seal Endorsement (IP RSE). A minimum of five years current industry experience as a Carpentry/Building Construction Journeyperson. Also required is the knowledge and ability to communicate effectively with students. Preference will be given to those applicants with a demonstrated record of teaching successfully, current carpentry skills and five (5) years supervisory or administrative experience. Contract consideration may be subject to a practical assessment. Application Requirements Candidates will be required to undergo a Criminal Record Check. SALARY INFORMATION: Placement on the salary scale will be dependent on level of education and relevant teaching experience. Advancement up the pay scale is based on FTE and employment status. The successful candidate of this competition may be added to our Qualified Faculty List. When work in this area becomes available, the Qualified Faculty List will be drawn upon to assign work. As such, please indicate on your application your preferred workload percentage. Total Rewards As a part of our total rewards offerings, KPU also offers extended health and dental benefits, healthcare spending account, generous vacation package, defined pension plan, parenthood top-up, sick leave, long-term disability, life insurance, professional development days, tuition waiver, inhouse training & development, inter-campus transportation, and more! Note: Eligibility requirements apply, benefits may vary depending on the employee group the position belongs to and whether the position offered is temporary or part-time. Visit https://www.kpu.ca/hr for more information on KPU’s workplace, culture and total rewards. Note to Applicants Kwantlen Polytechnic University welcomes and encourages applications from equity deserving groups and diverse experiences including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, and members of the 2S/LGBTQIA+ community. If there are any barriers that you are experiencing or an accommodation that we can provide to support you through the application process, please reach out to us at talentacquisition@kpu.ca. Kwantlen Polytechnic University is committed to protecting the safety and welfare of employees, students, and the general public, and upholding the reputation and integrity of the University. For this reason, final applicants will be asked to undergo a background check. We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with KPU. Only candidates who are legally eligible to work in Canada will be considered; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

What you’ll do

Deliver a four-week, in-person carpentry and building construction program in Campbell River, BC. Provide short-term entry-level and apprenticeship instruction, with assignments potentially lasting from one day to several weeks.

Requirements

Applicants must hold a Certificate of Qualification with Interprovincial Red Seal Endorsement and have at least five years of current experience as a Carpentry/Building Construction Journeyperson. They must be able to communicate effectively with students; successful teaching experience, current carpentry skills, and five years of supervisory or administrative experience are preferred.

Benefits

  • Extended Health Benefits
  • Dental Benefits
  • Healthcare Spending Account
  • Vacation
  • Defined Pension Plan
  • Parenthood Top-Up
  • Sick Leave
  • Long-Term Disability
  • Life Insurance
  • Professional Development Days
  • Tuition Waiver
  • In-House Training and Development
  • Inter-Campus Transportation

Listed skills

  • Supervision · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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  • Carpentry
  • Building Construction
  • Instruction
  • Student Communication
  • Apprenticeship Training
  • Entry-Level Training
  • Supervision
  • Administration

Job areas

  • Education
  • Trades
  • Construction

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