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Instructor, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning

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To ensure consideration, applications must be RECEIVED no later than 23:59 pm on the closing date. Please note only those applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Recent experience with Commercial/Industrial Refrigeration systems, including multiplex refrigerated food systems, CO2 systems or artificial ice systems would be an asset.

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.

Your role as an instructor at Saskatchewan Polytechnic may be supported through instructional materials, on-going employer provided training, and our requisite Adult Teaching and Learning (ATL) program. This initiative will develop our instructors professionally while ensuring a high quality learning experience for all Saskatchewan Polytechnic students.

Job Content (SDF) Details

Job Content (SDF) Details

Competition Number P13920
Posting Title Instructor, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
Classification Instructor
Location Saskatchewan Polytechnic Saskatoon Campus
Other Location(s)
Building Saskatoon Campus, Idylwyld Dr.
Other Building
Date Posted 01/04/2024
Closing Date 06/30/2024
JIQ # N/A
Start Date 01/17/2024
End Date 06/30/2024
Open Until Filled Yes
Ongoing No
Category of work Full Time
Bargaining Unit Faculty Association
Hours of Work 900 hours (900 hours of student contact/1442.75 hours per year)
Salary Range As per academic salary grid
Temporary Market Stipend N/A
Incumbent
Total Assigned days (AC) / Total Hours per biweekly pay
199 assigned days
Posting Status Open
Special Instructions to Applicants
Recent experience with Commercial/Industrial Refrigeration systems, including multiplex refrigerated food systems, CO2 systems or artificial ice systems would be an asset.

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.

Your role as an instructor at Saskatchewan Polytechnic may be supported through instructional materials, on-going employer provided training, and our requisite Adult Teaching and Learning (ATL) program. This initiative will develop our instructors professionally while ensuring a high quality learning experience for all Saskatchewan Polytechnic students.

Job Duties/Qualifications, Skills and Abilities(QSA)

Job Duties

Job Duties
  1. Provide instruction to students enrolled in the Refrigeration and Air Conditioning program.
  2. Design and implement a student-centered learning environment using an outcome-based approach in either a face-to-face or online delivery mode.
  3. Prepare and deliver lessons, assignments, lectures and demonstrations using principles of adult learning.
  4. Develop new curriculum, training aids, and materials as needed.
  5. Use digital tools proficiently, including general office applications.
  6. Be flexible and responsive to learner needs using varied instructional methods.
  7. Plan and deliver content and learning activities that reflect the values, beliefs, needs, and contributions of a culturally diverse community.
  8. Provide appropriate evaluation, assessment, and feedback to students.
  9. Be responsive to accommodation of special learning needs, including equity groups and diverse learners.
  10. Where required, develop working relationships with appropriate external partners and employers, supporting students in working experience.
  11. Pursue professional development opportunities to keep current with employer and educational requirements.
  12. Mentor students related to educational opportunities, industry expectations, and career goals.
  13. Work co-operatively in an interdependent team environment.
  14. Attend program and school meetings.
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE

Specific Accountabilities
Duties
Required Qualifications, Skills and Abilities (QSA)
  1. Grade 12 or equivalent.
  2. Interprovincial Journeyperson Certificate in the Refrigeration and Air Conditioning trade.
  3. Two years’ recent/relevant post-journeyperson experience as a Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic.
  4. Effective instructional ability.
  5. Effective interpersonal skills.
  6. Effective communication skills.
  7. Demonstrated competence and recent experience in the use of the internet, e-mail, MS Office Suite software and the ability to learn and adapt to changing technology.
  8. Ability to function as a team member in an ever-changing environment.
  9. Demonstrates valuing diversity.
Desired QSA
Required Competencies

Posting Supplemental Questions

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  1. * How did you hear about this position?
    • Saskatchewan Polytechnic Careers Site
    • Newspaper
    • LinkedIn
    • Workopolis
    • SaskJobs.ca
    • Social Media
    • Personal Referral
    • Other
  2. If you answered 'Other' above, please specify source here:

    (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
Optional Documents
  1. List of Reference Contacts