Description
Located in Alberta's scenic Lakeland region, Northern Lights Public Schools offers an inspiring place to live and work - with access to abundant outdoor recreation and stunning displays of the Aurora Borealis. Our division is dedicated to student success and well-being, with a strong focus on literacy and numeracy, enhanced learning pathways, and student mental health as division priorities. We are committed to creating safe, caring, and inclusive learning environments where every student can thrive.
Northern Lights Public Schools for the following position:
C2526-34 Heavy Equipment Technician Pre-Employment Instructor
This is an asynchronous position from February 2 to July 10, 2026, with online learning and onsite lab instruction, for Northern Lights Public Schools, Northeast Alberta Collegiate Institute.
This unique cohort comprises learners from four different partner school divisions, requiring an instructor adept at managing and engaging a varied student body in a dynamic online environment.
About the Position
Northern Lights Public Schools, in partnership with Portage College, is actively seeking a highly motivated and engaged Heavy Equipment Technician to join our team in the Heavy Equipment Technician (HET) program.
Responsibilities include:
Deliver engaging theory and hands-on lab instruction to students in the HET program
- Develop learning materials and assessments tailored for adult learners, which will include the use of various Microsoft Office programs, following college and program guidelines
- Support student success by providing timely feedback and evaluations
- Promote and enforce safety protocols in both classroom and lab settings, in line with Alberta’s Occupational Health and Safety Act
- Foster an inclusive and supportive learning environment where everyone feels valued
- Continuously improve instructional practices to enhance student learning
- Stay connected with industry professionals and regulatory bodies to ensure our program meets industry standards and best practices
Qualifications and Experience:
- Heavy Equipment Technician Journeyperson certification; Red Seal preferred but not required
- Extensive experience maintaining, repairing, and overhauling heavy vehicles, industrial heavy equipment, and commercial transport equipment
- Adult instruction or tutoring experience will be considered an asset
- Strong communication, administrative, and organizational skills, with the ability to work independently and with minimal supervision
- Knowledge of or experience with Moodle or other Learning Management Systems (LMS) would be an asset
- Proficient in computer skills, especially with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other MS Office applications
- The successful applicant will be required to provide a current police information check and driver’s abstract
Interested applicants can apply via Apply to Education as per the instructions on the Northern Light Public Schools Website. Check your Job Application Log to confirm that you have successfully applied. This position will remain open until filled.
Northern Lights Public Schools thanks you for your interest; however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
If you have any questions, please contact Karen Draycott, Director of Learning, Grades 7 to 12, at or 780-826-3145 ext. 2039.
