Instructor Automotive Service Technician Job In Saint John

Are you an experienced Automotive Service Technician with a passion for teaching and inspiring the next generation of technicians? We are seeking a dedicated Instructor to join our team and provide hands-on training and education in automotive service. If you have a strong technical background and a commitment to student success, we invite you to help shape the future of the automotive industry with us.

Position Type: Term - Part-time (18.125 hours/week)

Duration: September 2024 to May 2025

Location: Saint John

Salary Range: $28.39 to $40.00 per hour. Successful candidates may be eligible for a higher maximum step, up to $43.68 per hour, based on their level of post-secondary education.

Education/Experience:

• A high school diploma, or equivalency, and a valid Automotive Service Technician Red Seal license with related years of work experience.
• Preference will be given to candidates who have a minimum of three (3) years of recent and related work experience at the Journeyperson's level, including the ability to inspect, diagnose, maintain and service current model vehicles in the automotive service industry.
• Highly flexible with excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to navigate and build relationships effectively throughout the organization.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Professional Skills:

• Ability to maintain a high degree of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills, analytical ability, and innovative thinking.
• Self-motivated, service and results oriented.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively independently and within a team.
• A desire for continuous learning and growth.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• Preference may be given to candidates who have experience working in a post-secondary environment.

Candidates must clearly demonstrate how they meet these qualifications on their resumes.

Other combinations of education and experience may be considered as equivalent. Subject to competition response, the minimum qualifications may be raised.

All applicants must be eligible to work in Canada at the time of application. This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level.

As part of the School of Trades and reporting to the Academic Chair of Transportation Trades, the instructor is responsible for the planning and preparation of instructional materials and resources; establishing and managing a positive learning environment; instructing and evaluating students; building and sustaining professional relationships with students, colleagues, community partners, and stakeholders; as well as other related duties.

Specific instructional areas and courses within the program may include but are not limited to:

• Vehicle Service and Repair
• Drive Trains
• Welding and Cutting
• Auto Chassis
• Brakes
• Automotive Engines
• Fuel Systems
• Electrical Systems
• Essential Skills
• Ozone Depleting Substances
• Math
• Shop practice
• Customer Relations
• Other Trade-related Subjects as Required

• A culture that is focused on nurturing a sense of belonging for all employees.
• Become a member of the Part-time Seasonal Employees of NB Pension plan.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• NBCC supports the wellbeing of its employees. We provide free access to an Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP).
• Paid sick and vacation leave.
• Volunteer leave.
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs (Employee: Tuition Reimbursement Program AND Family: Tuition Reduction Benefit - Spouse and Children).

This position is a unionized position where the terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the NBUPPE - Education (Instructional) collective agreement for the College.

The New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) is committed to being flexible in its operations and to the wellbeing of its employees. This includes considering reasonable requests for alternative work arrangements, when feasible, to meet the changing needs of the College and its students. In order to ensure our student needs are met, flexible work arrangements cannot extend beyond the New Brunswick border. NBCC employees must be living in a location that is a reasonable distance from one of our seven work locations around the Province.

We promote an equal opportunity work environment.

All interested candidates are invited to submit a detailed application, with a resume, online by July 11, 2024. All applications will be acknowledged upon receipt.