Job Description

UCN acknowledges that we are on the traditional


territories and homelands of many Indigenous


peoples, in particular the Cree, Dene, Red River


Metis, and Oji-Cree. Indigenous peoples have


continuously maintained homelands in northern


Manitoba since time immemorial. The First


Nations in the area that UCN serves entered into


treaty relationships with the Crown (within our


region these include signatories to treaties 4, 5 -

and the treaty 5 adhesion, and treaty 6 - located


within the treaty 5 adhesion). The territory has


also become home to other Indigenous peoples.


We uphold the treaties and collaborate with all


Indigenous peoples to share truth, reconciliation,


and learning.



COMPETITION TYPE

Open Competition to Public



COMPETITION NUMBER

25-023



CLOSING DATE

March 5, 2025



SALARY RANGE

$65,572 to $97,383 per annum


plus, remoteness allowance if

applicable


POSITION


CLASSIFICATION

College Instructor



POSITION LOCATION

The Pas, Manitoba



POSITION TYPE

Full-Time, Regular Position



APPLY TO

Email: hrinfo@ucn.ca (PDF


preferred format)

University College of the


North,


Attention: Human Resources

P.O. Box 3000 R9A 1M7

Fax: (204) 623-4414



ELECTRICAL INSTRUCTOR

Skilled Trades, Apprenticeship & Technology



UCN is building better futures for a stronger North. UCN provides learning opportunities to northern communities and its people offering


more than 40 academic degrees, diplomas, and certificate programs. We commit to offering a safe, welcoming, and inclusive work


environment where innovation and creativity is welcomed. We are one of Manitoba's Top Employers and offer a generous Total


Compensation Package with health benefits, a great pension plan along with the opportunity for personal and professional growth including


tuition waivers.



DUTIES

Reporting to the Associate Dean, Skilled Trades, Apprenticeship & Technology (STAT), the Electrical Instructor is responsible for the


development and delivery of industry-endorsed culturally relevant curriculum, and for evaluation of student performance relating to their


teaching assignments. The Electrical Instructor will assist with assigned activities including UCN promotion, student recruitment, and various


program logistics and administrative functions. The incumbent must ensure that the functional areas under their control comply with the


Workplace Safety and Health Act and all applicable UCN policies and procedures.



REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Red Seal Endorsed Electrician

Minimum of three (3) years industry experience after Red Seal attainment

Excellent communication skills; written and verbal

Strong leadership skills and commitment to teamwork

Excellent computer skills including proficiency in MS Office 365

Attention to maintenance of safe workplaces

Excellent interpersonal skills

Strong organizational and time-management skills

Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills

Ability to understand cultural influence and issues specific to adult learners in northern communities

Commitment to life-long learning



ASSETS

Current industry standard safety certificates

Ability to speak an Indigenous language


Previous instructional experience teaching adult learners (formally and informally) in northern or remote communities (example of


informal instruction: teaching apprentices on the job)



CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Certificate in Adult Education and/ or Vocational Education, or willingness to enroll in Teaching for Learning (TFL) certificate program


as per UCN Collective Agreement

Candidates must be a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Canada


Applicants are asked to provide a cover letter and resume with their application. Applicants must demonstrate in their cover letter and their


resume how they meet the qualifications. Applicants with education acquired outside of Canada are required to provide an Educational


Credential Assessment with their application indicating Canadian credential equivalency, accepted Education Credential Assessment


organizations include International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) and World Education Services (WES.)



UCN is committed to building a workforce representative of the populations we serve. Preference will be given to qualified Indigenous


candidates. Applicants are invited to indicate in their cover letter or resume if they are from any of the following groups: Indigenous peoples,


persons with disabilities and visible minorities. Only qualified candidates who are legally entitled to work in Canada will be given


consideration. Persons with disabilities who require accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Human


Resources.



Please indicate in your subject line the competition number for which you are applying.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Application materials, including



references, will be handled in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Legislation (Manitoba).

For more information and other employment opportunities, visit www.ucn.ca