Instructor, Tri-Trades (Carpentry)

Established in 1976, the Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies (SIIT) is a First Nation governed post-secondary institution. Recognized under provincial legislation, the Institute has been conferred authority to grant certificates and diplomas. SIIT welcomes over 2400 students into our urban and community programs annually as well as serving over 6000 clients through our ten Career Centres across the province. The Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies is playing a significant role in Saskatchewan's economic future. You can contribute to that success while building your career.

Nature and Scope

Instructors report directly to their applicable Program Coordinator and are located across the province of Saskatchewan in various educational settings. The incumbent instructs SIIT students in the classroom, laboratory or shop environments and assists during consultation hours. As an employee of SIIT, positively promote and create an environment that demonstrates SIIT's vision, mission and mandate.

General Accountability

The Tri-Trades Construction program prepares students to enter three key construction trades: carpentry, electrical, and plumbing. As the educational leader in the classroom, instructors will be responsible for delivering SIIT programs and curricula with the purpose of promoting student success. Working collaboratively with a team of educational professionals, instructors will demonstrate a strong commitment to create and maintain a creative and positive learning environment at SIIT.

Instructors are required to keep current with developments in their subject area, instructional resources and methods, and make relevant changes to instructional plans and activities to suit the individual needs of their students. The incumbent will be required to organize the curriculum to create a learning environment that guides and promotes student success. These include the following broad areas of accountability:

• Deliver courses relating to an introduction to the trade of carpentry, electrical, and plumbing
• Complete all course-required materials including attendance records and course evaluations
• Use appropriate methods of evaluating and recording student progress within set time frames
• Ensure a positive, diverse and inclusive work and learning environment
• Adhere to and promote academic regulations and SIIT policies and procedures
• Maintain classroom and shop discipline and, if necessary, recommend action to applicable supervisor regarding student behavior, including formal student disciplinary action
• Make recommendations to modify course objectives, course outlines, curriculum and evaluation procedures

Required Competencies: Flexible & Adaptable; Effective Communication; Relationship Building; Results Oriented; Student Focus; Communication (Instructional); Knowledge & Expertise; Teamwork

Required Qualifications and Experience: Journeyperson certification in one of the following trades: Carpentry, Electrical and/or Plumbing trade with five years of work experience in that trade. Must have working knowledge of the other trades. Some prior teaching experience is preferred. An understanding of adult learning theories and principles is considered an asset. Knowledge of First Nations culture and organizations, and prior experience teaching First Nations adults are considered assets. First Aid and CPR certification considered an asset.

As this position is considered safety sensitive, the incumbent will be subject to testing as per SIIT's Alcohol and Substances policy.

Location: Sturgeon Landing

Contract Dates: January 4, 2027- April 5, 2027