What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructor, Heavy Equipment Operator position at College of the North Atlantic?
Salary Information
Salary will be determined in accordance with the Faculty Collective Agreement, based on the candidate's education and experience.
Duties And Responsibilities
Screening Criteria
Applicant Information
For more information about this job opportunity or should you require an accommodation as part of this recruitment and selection process, please contact Ashley Budgell, Selection Board Chair, by email at ashley.budgell@cna.nl.ca .
College of the North Atlantic (CNA) strives to create an organizational culture that welcomes and amplifies diverse perspectives, nurtures belonging and actively seeks to eliminate barriers to equity. We invite all interested individuals to apply, and as part of our shared commitment to the advancement of equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) as a true reflection of CNA’s core values (Excellence, Integrity, Diversity, Respect and Transparency), we encourage applications from equity-seeking groups including, but not limited to, Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, those who identify as women, and members of 2SLGBTQIA communities.
We appreciate your interest in College of the North Atlantic!
Salary will be determined in accordance with the Faculty Collective Agreement, based on the candidate's education and experience.
Duties And Responsibilities
- Facilitate learning to students as part of the Heavy Equipment Operator program.
- Deliver theory and practical components (in-class and field-site training) of all courses outlined in the Plan of Training of the Heavy Equipment Operator trade.
- Incorporate their own teaching style to existing lesson plans while meeting the learning objectives of the course material.
- Work with other faculty members to ensure a coordinated and consistent teaching approach to ensure the planned curriculum for each course is delivered.
- Prepare and implement various instructional strategies, techniques, and learning modules using an approved curriculum to achieve specified learning outcomes.
- Utilize and advocate for the use of technology to advance teaching and learning.
- Establish student performance objectives and evaluation methods.
- Administer various assessments.
- Meet with students regularly to gauge and evaluate progress.
- Set a professional example and communicate effectively at a level appropriate to the ability of students and provide an emotionally safe learning environment that is conducive to learning.
- Maintain appropriate classroom discipline following college policies and procedures.
- Identify and resolve problem areas in learning.
- Provide academic advising to students.
- Participate in professional development activities, maintain currency, and strive for excellence in instructional practices and the trade.
- Actively participate in and contribute to accreditation activities to ensure the program is of the highest standard.
- Other related duties consistent with providing and maintaining quality student-centered instruction will be required.
Screening Criteria
- Interprovincial Journeyperson Certification (Red Seal) in Heavy Equipment Operator (Excavator) AND Heavy Equipment Operator (Tractor Loader – Backhoe (TLB)), AND Heavy Equipment Operator (Dozer) with a minimum of six years combined apprenticeship training and recent related trade-specific industry experience.
- In lieu of candidates possessing all three Interprovincial Journeyperson Certifications (Red Seals) in the above-noted areas, consideration will be given to candidates who possess at least one of these three certifications with a minimum of six years combined apprenticeship training and recent related trade-specific industry experience (see condition of employment for candidates who meet this criteria).
- In lieu of candidates possessing an Interprovincial Journeyperson Certification (Red Seal) in either of the above-noted areas, consideration may also be given to candidates who possess a Blue Seal in at least one of these three certifications with a minimum of six years combined apprenticeship training and recent related trade-specific industry experience (see condition of employment for candidates who meet this criteria).
- Knowledge of the heavy equipment operator trade and equipment.
- Knowledge of safety procedures in the heavy equipment industry.
- Proficiency with technology.
- Ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and engage students by using real-life examples to enhance understanding.
- Organizational and time management skills with the ability to plan, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills with an ability to consider and respond appropriately to the needs of students.
- Ability to build and maintain productive working relationships with other faculty and staff.
- Ability to foster and deliver a positive student learning experience.
- Professionalism.
- When requested by the Employer, a recent and satisfactory Certificate of Conduct must be provided.
- Verification of credentials and applicable licenses, certifications, and/or professional memberships as required for the position.
- Credentials obtained outside of Canada will require an evaluation to determine their Canadian educational equivalency. This evaluation must support the educational requirements for the position.
- Acknowledges the requirement for participating in ongoing training and professional development, including the completion of courses required for Post-Secondary Instructor Certification ( www.gov.nl.ca/educational/post-secondary-education/post-secondary-instructor-certification/ ) as specified for instructors.
- Acknowledges the requirement for maintaining applicable licenses, certifications, and/or professional memberships as required for the position.
- Acknowledges that courses may be assigned outside the instructor’s regular area of instruction based on their qualifications.
- As outlined by the Department of Immigration, Population, Growth, and Skills (IPGS), instructors must obtain any missing Interprovincial Journeyperson Certifications (Red Seals) within one year of employment from date of hire to fulfil IPGS’ requirements for both theory and practical instruction. The College reserves the right to offer temporary employment until such time this condition is met. Candidates also acknowledge that instructional limitations may be placed on those not in possession of the full suite of Red Seal certifications as required by IPGS until such time this condition is met.
Applicant Information
- This position is located at Placentia Campus.
- Applications must be submitted online through https://www.cna.nl.ca/careers/opportunities on or before the closing date stated for this job posting.
- It is the responsibility of the applicant to submit an application that demonstrates the required screening criteria. Applications that do not clearly and effectively demonstrate the required criteria will be screened out of the competition.
- Preference will be given to applicants who are a Canadian citizen, permanent resident of Canada, or those who are legally entitled to work in Canada.
- Applicants who elect to include a cover letter (optional) must upload cover letter and resumé as a combined document (PDF). Resumés should be in chronological order specifying education and employment in months and years including part-time and full-time employment.
- Information submitted as part of the application process must be clear, factual, and current to date of submission and is subject to verification.
- Applicants will be notified of their status throughout each stage of the recruitment process.
- An offer of employment is conditional upon the satisfactory completion and review of all pre-employment requirements by the College.
- The results from this competition may be used to fill similar vacancies.
For more information about this job opportunity or should you require an accommodation as part of this recruitment and selection process, please contact Ashley Budgell, Selection Board Chair, by email at ashley.budgell@cna.nl.ca .
College of the North Atlantic (CNA) strives to create an organizational culture that welcomes and amplifies diverse perspectives, nurtures belonging and actively seeks to eliminate barriers to equity. We invite all interested individuals to apply, and as part of our shared commitment to the advancement of equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) as a true reflection of CNA’s core values (Excellence, Integrity, Diversity, Respect and Transparency), we encourage applications from equity-seeking groups including, but not limited to, Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, those who identify as women, and members of 2SLGBTQIA communities.
We appreciate your interest in College of the North Atlantic!