Overview
Instructor, Mini-Trades
School of Trades
Full-time term (March 2, 2026 – June 26, 2026
Sandy Bay Ojibway First Nation MB
Comp #56-25/26
Salary: $65,184 to $102,262 annually ($34.58 to $54.25 hourly)
(Educational Supplement: Masters $1.60/hour; PhD $3.19/hour)
Classification: Instructor
For over 60 years, Assiniboine College has been providing exceptional learning experiences, while transforming lives and strengthening Manitoba through applied education and research. Our future success rests on our ability to develop a sustainable Thriving Workforce that is unified in moving forward for the benefit of the college and Manitoba. Our culture is built on our principles for continued success: Creativity, Collaboration, and Courage.
We are looking for a highly motivated individual to teach our Mini-Trades courses in Sandy Bay Ojibway First Nation, Manitoba. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching students’ construction safety awareness and essential skills in drywall, painting, and interior finishing.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure students are familiar with trade safety principles and safe use of hand and power tools
- Provide a mix of trade fundamentals by engaging students through a variety of interactive lessons and hands-on experiences.
- Introduce students to foundational skills in carpentry and the construction trades
- Deliver in-class lectures and in-shop demonstrations to support student understanding and practical application of carpentry concepts.
- Provide mentorship and leadership throughout the program by demonstrating instructional excellence and modeling our "learn by doing" philosophy.
- Monitor student progress and liaise with work placement supervisors for practicum experiences for each of the mini-trades.
Qualifications:
- Several years of wide-ranging industry experience in the construction trades.
- A personable and friendly approach to instruction and class management, including maintaining a respectful classroom and shop environment.
- Familiarity with curriculum development, course outlines, and creating lesson plans to deliver program material is an asset.
- A basic competency with computers and online learning environments.
- Teaching experience is an asset.
- Red Seal Carpentry certification is an asset.
This competition will remain open until the position is filled.
Discover full details about the position in the attached Job Description.
Why Join Us?
Working Together:
Be part of a collaborative and inclusive environment that values teamwork and positive employee relations. Together, we paddle collectively toward our mission.
Growing Together:
We invest in our employees’ future through succession planning, forward-looking recruitment, and supportive development programs. At least 4% of payroll is dedicated to staff and professional development.
Forward Together:
As we navigate rapid technological changes, we prioritize resilience and wellness among our faculty and staff, helping them become the leaders Manitoba
Our Principles for Continued Success:
- Creativity: We foster an environment that supports and unleashes the creativity of our faculty and staff.
- Collaboration: Teamwork, purposeful connections, and community building are critical to achieving our collective potential.
- Courage: Our faculty and staff embrace their roles as community leaders, boldly taking risks to build a strong future for Manitoba
Commitment to Diversity:
Assiniboine College is committed to creating a barrier-free environment that emphasizes the value of diversity and promotes full participation. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who are legally entitled to work in Canada, including Indigenous peoples, persons of all abilities, members of visible minorities, all genders, and sexual orientations.
How to Apply:
If you are interested in this career opportunity, please email your resume and cover letter with reference to this competition to [email protected]. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
For accommodations or alternative formats, contact [email protected] or 204 725 8729.
Assiniboine College is privileged to provide learning opportunities on the lands of the Dakota Oyate, Nakoda Oyate, Ininiwak, Nehethowak, Nehiyawak, Anishininewuk, Denesuline, Anishinaabeg, and the National Homeland of the Red River Métis.