Job Description

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Position Title Instructor, Heavy Equipment Technician (HET)
Required Qualifications

• Alberta Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician certification with interprovincial Red Seal certification
• Minimum 5 years\' post-journeyperson experience
• Strong communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge in hydraulics, electrical or fuel injection
• Knowledge of engine and gear repair, experience with computer diagnostics.
• Cummins, MX, Detroit Diesel, or CAT experience.

Department Heavy Equipment Technician


Are you someone who wants to teach students to succeed! Join Keyano College\'s Trades department and train our future Heavy Duty Technicians.

is an equal opportunity employer looking for motivated and diverse individuals to join our College community and support our quest to educate to change lives. We offer meaningful development opportunities for our staff and a supportive balanced working environment. We are a comprehensive post-secondary educational institution located in Fort McMurray, nested in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo on traditional Treaty 8 territory. Stretching from north-central Alberta to the borders of Saskatchewan and the Northwest Territories, Wood Buffalo is one of the largest municipalities in Canada. Keyano College is a strategic community partner that meets both the training and talent upgrading needs of industry, as well as the personal enrichment and cultural needs of the Wood Buffalo community. We take pride in offering a safe work and study environment that embraces Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging. Our students and customers come from all walks of life and so do we. That is why we are committed to hiring great people from a variety of backgrounds because it makes our employee community stronger.

The School of Trades and Technology is currently seeking a Heavy Equipment Technician (HET) Instructor. Reporting to the Chair, the successful candidate will be required to prepare and instruct quality lessons and conduct demonstrations as directed in curriculum and course outlines.

Duties will include:

• Curriculum development and review
• Preparation for instruction
• Instruction in classroom and lab/shop and work experience settings
• Student consultation and advisement
• Supervision, classroom management, and evaluation of students.

What we offer\xe2\x80\xa6

• You get an opportunity to be yourself and feel accepted - our People & Culture team is so diverse we can make a poster about it, but graphic design is not our strength, so you will have to meet us to see for yourself.
• We offer an attractive competitive compensation based on your experience.
• Employer paid comprehensive health and dental benefits, including a health spending account.
• Not only do we get the breathtaking views and immediate access to nature where we work, live and play but we get paid extra too - this position qualifies for additional payment of the Northern Living Allowance of $1,040.00 per month.
• This allowance is reviewed annually and is subject to budget approval, however the nature around us isn\'t going anywhere.
• Professional training and development is provided for all employees and eligibility is renewed annually.
• Generous vacation entitlement and the bonus of paid holidays between Christmas and New Years (yes, that is an extra week off you do not need to use your vacation time to cover).
• Life insurance is 2.5 times your annual salary, although we hope your family would never need to access it, we want to ensure we can support your loved ones in times of need.
• Paid sick days for any time you may not feel your best and need some rest.

Oh and that is not all - we offer various perks and discounts to our employees:

• Employee Service and Academic Achievement recognition
• Greatly discounted employee membership to the Syncrude Sports and Wellness Centre (our well known gym and recreational facility).
• Tuition waiver for all employees and dependents to take courses at Keyano College to support your thirst for learning.
• Employee Discounts for the Keyano Theatre and the Keynotes Bookstore.
• Various other perks and discounts for insurance, hotels, car rentals, stores etc.

This position qualifies for the Northern Living Allowance of $1,040.00 per month. This allowance is reviewed annually and is subject to budget approval.
Advertised Salary Faculty salary range is $71,785.48 to $121,523.99 per annum. Placement on the salary grid is reflective upon educational and experiential qualifications. Keyano College also offers an attractive benefits package.

Posting Form

Posting Details

Number of Vacancies 1
Desired Start Date
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date 12/08/2023
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant

For further information regarding the faculty salary grid, please click this link -

Keyano college encourages everyone coming to our campuses to be fully vaccinated and to get their booster shots as soon as they are eligible. Vaccination against COVID-19 remains the best way to prevent severe illness and death, and third doses can boost immunity to improve protection and limit spread.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * * Are you legally entitled to work in Canada (i.e. you are a citizen, permanent resident, or hold a valid work permit)?

• Yes
• No
• * Which of the following selections applies to your eligibility to work in Canada.

• Canadian Citizen
• Permanent Resident
• Valid Work Permit
• * How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?

• 0-2
• 2-4
• 4-6
• 6+
• * How did you find out about this posting?

(Open Ended Question) * * Are you currently living in Fort McMurray?

(Open Ended Question) * * There is a requirement for the successful candidate to work on the College campus, if you don\'t live in Fort McMurray, AB, are you willing to relocate?

• Yes
• No

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents * Resume

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

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