Instructor, Pipe Trades

Department Information

Aurora College’s mission is to demonstrate leadership in the delivery of relevant and meaningful education and research rooted in strong connections to Northern land, tradition, community and people.

Job Information

The Instructor will be required to instruct in the Apprenticeship Plumber/Gasfitter, Housing Maintainer and Oil Heat System Technician Programs, and must be devoted to developing and delivering quality programs and courses and promoting positive career development of adult students within communities of the Northwest Territories. The incumbent conducts needs assessments and develops, delivers and evaluates programming to meet those needs. The incumbent is seen as a representative of the College within the community and therefore plays a critical role in creating and promoting a positive image for the College.

Critical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities;

• Detailed theoretical and practical understanding of specific subject matter of instruction
• Ability to research and update course materials and delivery methods to maintain current programs
• Knowledge of adult education theory, program design, development, management, delivery, and evaluation
• Knowledge of adult instructional methods, program/project development and management, needs assessment and curriculum development
• Knowledge of all applicable laws, acts, regulations, rules, policies, guidelines, requirements, and codes in specific subject matter of instruction
• Knowledge of computer programs such as: word processing, spreadsheet, database, e- mail and Internet programs
• Ability to conduct basic academic counseling and provide life skill coaching
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by; 3 years’ experience in the field as a journeyperson Plumber/Gasfitter, 2 years’ instructional experience in the field of pipe trades in post-secondary and/or supervising Plumber/Gasfitters, and 2 years’ experience working in the Northern construction sector.

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:
Fort Smith HR Client Service Centre

Department of Finance

Government of the Northwest Territories

195 MCDOUGAL ROAD

BOX 876

FORT SMITH, NT X0E 0P0

Tel (867) 872-6500

Fax (867) 872-3298

[email protected]

Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.