Opportunities

Salary Information

Salary will be determined in accordance with the Faculty Collective Agreement based on the candidate's education and experience.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide assistance to faculty in the planning, preparation, and delivery of instruction to students for various technical programs, including Heavy Duty Equipment Technician/Truck Transport Mechanic, Mobile Crane Operator, Heavy Equipment Operator, Automotive Service Technician, and Power Sport Technician.
• Prepare and maintain the classroom and shop environment to effectively deliver program-specific content.
• Set up appropriate equipment to support instructional objectives for each program within a shared shop environment including but not limited to driving heavy-duty equipment and using various assistive devices (e.g., jacks, forklifts) to move and position equipment as needed.
• Collaborate with instructors to enhance the delivery of technical training and learning outcomes, including the use of simulators for instruction. 
• Set a professional example and communicating effectively at a level appropriate to the ability of students and providing an emotionally safe learning environment that is conducive to learning.
• Other related duties consistent with providing and maintaining quality student-centered instruction will be required.

Screening Criteria

• Completion of Journeyperson Certification in one of Automotive Service Technician, Heavy Duty Equipment Technician, Heavy Equipment Operator, Truck Transport Mechanic, Mobile Crane Technician, or Power Sports Service Technician. 
• Recent, relevant, trade specific industry experience.

Assessment Criteria

• Knowledge of Heavy-Duty Equipment, Heavy Equipment Operator, Automotive Service, Commercial Driving, Mobile Crane, Truck Transport or Power Sport industries. 
• Knowledge of classroom management and instructional techniques currently being utilized in a teaching and learning environment.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with an ability to consider and respond appropriately to the needs of students.
• Organizational and time management skills with the ability to plan, prioritize, and efficiently meet deadlines.
• Ability to exchange information effectively.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with other faculty and staff while taking direction well.
• Commitment to supporting and delivering a positive student learning experience.
• Professionalism.

Conditions of Offer

• When requested by the Employer, a recent and satisfactory Certificate of Conduct must be provided. 
• Verification of credentials and applicable licenses, certifications, and/or professional memberships as required for the position. 
  • Credentials obtained outside of Canada will require an evaluation to determine their Canadian educational equivalency. This evaluation must support the educational requirements for the position. 

Conditions of Acceptance

• Acknowledges the requirement for maintaining applicable licenses, certifications, and/or professional memberships as required for the position. 

College of the North Atlantic (CNA) recognizes the importance of and is committed to offering flexible work arrangements to its employees. The successful applicant may qualify for a telework arrangement within the province, subject to eligibility criteria. Where appropriate, consideration may be given to a primarily remote, hybrid, or ad-hoc arrangement. However, as a place-based organization, candidates are expected to report to the specified work location identified in this job posting, as all positions will involve some degree of on-site work, unless otherwise indicated. 

Applicant Information

• This position is located at Bay St. George Campus.
• Applications must be submitted online through https://www.cna.nl.ca/careers/opportunities on or before the closing date stated for this job posting.
• It is the responsibility of the applicant to submit an application that demonstrates the required screening criteria. Applications that do not clearly and effectively demonstrate the required criteria will be screened out of the competition. 
• Preference will be given to applicants who are a Canadian citizen, permanent resident of Canada, or those who are legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Applicants who elect to include a cover letter (optional) must upload cover letter and resumé as a combined document (PDF). Resumés should be in chronological order specifying education and employment in months and years including part-time and full-time employment.
• Information submitted as part of the application process must be clear, factual, and current to date of submission and is subject to verification. 
• Applicants will be notified of their status throughout each stage of the recruitment process.
• An offer of employment is conditional upon the satisfactory completion and review of all pre-employment requirements by the College.
• The results from this competition may be used to fill similar vacancies.

Closing Statement

For more information about this job opportunity or should you require an accommodation as part of this recruitment and selection process, please contact Ashley Budgell, Selection Board Chair, by email at ashley.budgell@cna.nl.ca

College of the North Atlantic (CNA) strives to create an organizational culture that welcomes and amplifies diverse perspectives, nurtures belonging and actively seeks to eliminate barriers to equity. We invite all interested individuals to apply, and as part of our shared commitment to the advancement of equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) as a true reflection of CNA's core values (Excellence, Integrity, Diversity, Respect and Transparency), we encourage applications from equity-seeking groups including, but not limited to, Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, those who identify as women, and members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.

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