Posted 16 days ago
Carpentry Instructor
@ Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Surrey, British Columbia
Overview
Kwantlen Polytechnic University is hiring a contract Carpentry/Building Construction instructor for a four-week in-person entry-level and apprenticeship program in Campbell River, BC. The role requires a Red Seal Certificate of Qualification and at least five years as a carpentry journeyperson. Start date is to be announced and salary depends on education and teaching experience.
Responsibilities:
- Deliver four-week entry-level and apprenticeship carpentry training
- Teach in person in Campbell River, BC
- Deliver short-term training blocks from one day to several weeks
- Follow working conditions in Article 12 of the KFA Collective Agreement
Requirements summary:
- Certificate of Qualification with Interprovincial Red Seal Endorsement
- Minimum five years current carpentry journeyperson experience
- Ability to communicate effectively with students
- Preferred: demonstrated teaching record and current carpentry skills
- Preferred: five years supervisory or administrative experience
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-21
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-10
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-21
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Education |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Work setting | School, Construction site |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Red Seal, Interprovincial Red Seal Endorsement |
| Background checks | criminal record |
| Fields of study | Carpentry, Building Construction |
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Kwantlen Polytechnic University
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KPU's Melville School of Business is the second largest undergraduate business school in Western Canada - consisting of over 250 business faculty, 3,500 full-time students, and 9,000 total students annually who are enrolled in one of the 22 available program options. Awarded the prestigious international accreditation by the association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), the Melville School of Business meets the rigorous educational standards established by ACBSP and stands as one of the few internationally accredited business schools in B.C. Your Career Starts Here.
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KPU's Melville School of Business is the second largest undergraduate business school in Western Canada - consisting of over 250 business faculty, 3,500 full-time students, and 9,000 total students annually who are enrolled in one of the 22 available program options. Awarded the prestigious international accreditation by the association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), the Melville School of…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Higher Education |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Surrey, BC |
| Organization type | Educational |
| Year founded | 1981 |
| Specialties | CertificateDiploma and BBA Programs and Partners-In-Marketing: Kwantlen's School of Business has partnered up with the Surrey Board of Trade to offer students real life experience working with local businesses |
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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.
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