Residential Construction Instructor

Job summary

The instructor will deliver daily hands-on training in a simulated jobsite environment, covering various residential construction trades and safety protocols. They are responsible for supervising students, enforcing jobsite standards, and assessing performance to ensure participants are job-ready.

Job details

Residential Construction Instructor Omnia Training | St. Albert, AB Omnia Training is seeking a hands-on, industry-experienced instructor to deliver our Residential Construction Training Program, a fast-paced, jobsite-simulated training designed to prepare participants for immediate employment in the construction industry. This program is built around real employer expectations — not classroom theory — and requires an instructor who can lead with confidence, structure, and strong trade experience. If you are a retired construction professional, tradesperson, or handyman who still has the passion to teach, mentor, and give back to the next generation, this role may be a great fit for you. We are looking for someone who enjoys coaching others, sharing real-world knowledge, and helping individuals build confidence and skills to succeed on the job site. About the Role You will deliver a 5-week, full-time program (7:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday–Friday) in a simulated jobsite environment where students learn: • General labour fundamentals and safety systems • Concrete and site preparation basics • Introductory plumbing and electrical awareness • Roofing, siding, and residential construction workflows • Capstone structure build integrating all skills You will be responsible for ensuring students operate at real jobsite standards, including pace, safety, teamwork, and professionalism. What We’re Looking For We are specifically looking for an instructor with multi-trade residential experience, including: • Carpentry • Concrete / site work experience • Plumbing knowledge and experience • Electrical knowledge and experience • Experience working on residential construction projects Key Responsibilities • Deliver daily hands-on instruction and demonstrations • Lead toolbox talks, FLHAs, and safety systems daily • Supervise and coach students in real-time on tools, techniques, and productivity • Enforce jobsite expectations (attendance, engagement, no phone policy) • Guide students through structured projects • Assess student performance and provide feedback • Maintain a safe, organized, and professional training environment Ideal Candidate • Strong background in residential construction • Comfortable teaching carpentry, plumbing and electrical • Previous mentoring, foreman, or supervisory experience preferred • Strong communication and leadership skills • Able to enforce structure, expectations, and accountability • Safety-focused with knowledge of OH&S practices • Passion for developing entry-level workers into job-ready candidates Why Work with Omnia Training • Train in a real jobsite simulation environment, not a classroom • Be part of a program directly connected to employer hiring pipelines • Help address Alberta’s skilled labour shortage • Work with a team that delivers 98% employment success outcomes • Make a direct impact on participants entering the trades • Salary based on experience

What you’ll do

The instructor will deliver daily hands-on training in a simulated jobsite environment, covering various residential construction trades and safety protocols. They are responsible for supervising students, enforcing jobsite standards, and assessing performance to ensure participants are job-ready.

Requirements

The ideal candidate possesses extensive multi-trade residential construction experience, including carpentry, plumbing, and electrical work. Previous experience in mentoring, foreman, or supervisory roles is preferred, along with strong leadership and safety-focused communication skills.

Listed skills

• Supervision · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• Coaching · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Carpentry
• Plumbing
• Electrical
• Concrete work
• Site preparation
• Safety systems
• Instruction
• Mentoring
• Supervision
• Construction workflows
• Leadership
• Communication
• OH&S practices
• Project management
• Coaching
• Residential Construction
• Professionalism
• Accountability
• Workflow Management
• Teaching
• Construction
• Mentorship
• Roofing
• Demonstration Skills
• Teamwork

Job areas

• Construction
• Trades
• Education
• Management & Leadership
• Residential Construction Manager
• Residential Assistant / Advisor
• Social Work Associate Professionals
• Residential Advisors

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