Posted 16 days ago
Carpentry Instructor
@ Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Surrey, British Columbia
Overview
Kwantlen Polytechnic University is hiring a regular part-time Carpentry Instructor starting December 2, 2026, at 50% FTE. The instructor delivers Foundation and Apprentice Levels 1 to 4 training, mainly on campus at KPU Tech. The role requires a Red Seal Certificate of Qualification and at least five years of current carpentry experience.
Responsibilities:
- Deliver Foundation training and Apprentice Levels 1 to 4 in carpentry
- Teach primarily on campus at KPU Tech
- Communicate effectively with students
Requirements summary:
- Red Seal Certificate of Qualification with Interprovincial Endorsement
- Five years of current carpentry journeyperson experience
- Demonstrated teaching success and current carpentry skills (preferred)
- Five years supervisory or administrative experience (preferred)
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- 2026-10-21
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- 2026-10-21
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-28
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Education |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | School, Warehouse |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | Red Seal Certificate of Qualification, Interprovincial Red Seal Endorsement |
| Background checks | criminal record |
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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: Regular Part-time (50%)
POSITION START: December 2, 2026
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 Regular Part-Time Carpentry/Building Construction instructor to deliver Foundation training and Apprentice training Levels 1, 2, 3, and 4.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
This Carpentry/Building Construction training is primarily on campus at KPU Tech.
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.
This competition is for a maximum FTE of 50% (Regular). When possible, priority will be given to the candidate(s) who can maximize the FTE either individually, or collectively, as such please indicate on your application your preferred workload percentage. This competition could also be used to add candidates to our Qualified Faculty List, therefore also please indicate on your application if you are interested in being added to this list.
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