Steamfitter / Pipefitter Instructor (26:106)

Term of App't:  Monday - Friday, 30 hours/week (until December 24, 2026)

Start date: August 24, 2026 

Reporting to: Dean of Trades & Apprenticeships

$50.07 - $56.75 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications in accordance with the BCGEU Faculty Collective Agreement. Temporary employees receive an additional 2% in lieu of benefits, 6% vacation, and 4.2% statutory holiday pay included with each pay. Temporary faculty have the option to enroll in the College Pension Plan, with employer-matched contributions. The Christmas closure period is unpaid time off for temporary employees.

The Steamfitter/Pipefitter Instructor position supports the instruction of the SkilledTrades BC program outline including all levels; foundation through apprenticeship, of the Steamfitter/Pipefitter Trade. The Pipe Trades Foundation program encompasses the learning outcomes for level 1 training in Plumber, Steamfitter/Pipefitter and Sprinklerfitter. Upon successful completion of the foundation program, students will have met the SkilledTrades BC requirements for Level 1 training in each of those trades.

Required:

• Steamfitter/Pipefitter Certificate of Qualification with Red Seal Endorsement
• Minimum Class B Gasfitter Certificate
• Minimum of five years of industry experience as a Steamfitter/Pipefitter journeyperson following attainment of Red Seal certification
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Demonstrated commitment to student success through a supportive, student-centred approach
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively and contribute positively within a team environment

Preferred:

• Completion of the Provincial Instructor Diploma Program (PIDP), an equivalent adult education credential, or a demonstrated willingness to obtain one
• Two years of supervisory or administrative experience
• Demonstrable success in teaching at the post-secondary level
• Experience delivering the SkilledTradesBC curriculum for the Steamfitter/Pipefitter apprenticeship program
• Experience using Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software

We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with NLC, however; only those contacted for an interview will be acknowledged.

To support employment equity and diversity in the workplace, we encourage all qualified applicants, including Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), and others who may contribute to diversity at Northern Lights College.

In the spirit of reconciliation, we are committed to increasing Indigenous Peoples' representation throughout the institution and encourage applicants to self-identify as Indigenous--First Nation, Metis, or Inuit within cover letters and/or resume.