Instructor, Auto Body & Collision Technician

Saskatchewan Polytechnic considers the diversity of our workforce to be one our leading strengths and greatest assets. Our employee diversity enhances our ability to meet the needs of an increasingly diverse student population. Currently, approximately 20% of our students are Indigenous. A continued emphasis on the development of a representative workforce is one of Sask Polytech’s strategic priorities and, as an organization, we are making significant efforts to attract and retain Indigenous employees.

Job Duties

• Provide instruction to students enrolled in the Auto Body & Collision Technician program.

• Design and implement a student-centered learning environment using an outcome-based approach in either a face-to-face or online delivery mode.

• Prepare and deliver lessons, assignments, lectures and demonstrations using principles of adult learning.

• Develop new curriculum, training aids, and materials as needed.

• Use digital tools proficiently, including typical architectural software and general office applications.

• Be flexible and responsive to learner needs using varied instructional methods.

• Plan and deliver content and learning activities that reflect the values, beliefs, needs, and contributions of a culturally diverse community.

• Provide appropriate evaluation, assessment, and feedback to students.

• Be responsive to accommodation of special learning needs, including equity groups and diverse learners.

• Where required, develop working relationships with appropriate external partners and employers, supporting students in working experience.

• Pursue professional development opportunities to keep current with employer and educational requirements.

• Mentor students related to educational opportunities, industry expectations, and career goals.

• Work co-operatively in an interdependent team environment.

• Attend program and school meetings.

Required Qualifications, Skills and Abilities (QSA)

• Grade 12 or equivalent.

• Interprovincial Journeyperson Certificate in the Auto Body & Collision Technician trade.

• Two years’ recent/relevant post-journeyperson experience as an Auto Body & Collision Technician.

• Effective instructional ability.

• Effective interpersonal skills.

• Effective communication skills.

• Demonstrated competence and recent experience in the use of the internet, email, MS Office Suite software and the ability to learn and adapt to changing technology.

• Ability to function as a team member in an ever-changing environment.

• Demonstrates valuing diversity.

Desired QSA