Job Description
Status:
Ongoing Position
Location:
Fairview
Competition #:
NLC-2262
Open To:
All Applicants
Date Posted:
April 1, 2026
Closing Date:
April 30, 2026 - 11:59pm
Job Start Date:
August 17, 2026
Compensation Rate:
Salary: $63,972 to $98,268 per year
Hours Per Week:
36.25
Additional Information:
For over 50 years, the Northern Lakes College vision has been to increase accessibility to educational opportunities. With 25 locations across northern Alberta, program sites throughout Alberta, and a unique Supported Distance Learning model, students can access quality educational opportunities without leaving their community. Students can study from the comforts of home, work, on the road, or from one of the many College locations. Northern Lakes College offers a variety of university transfer, diploma, and certificate programs, including Academic Upgrading, Business & Administrative Studies, Health & Human Service Careers, Pre-Employment & Apprenticeship Trades, Resource Technology, University Studies, and Continuing Education & Corporate Training certificates and courses. The college supports and promotes professional development and wellness opportunities and provides employees with an attractive benefits plan and competitive salaries. The College service region offers numerous recreational activities for the entire family to enjoy!
Northern Lakes College has the following ongoing positions (two) available:
Instructor, Motorcycle Mechanic
Salary: $63,972 to $98,268 per year
Location: Fairview
August 17, 2026 to Ongoing
Qualifications:
Alberta Journeyperson Certificate in Motorcycle Mechanic
Inter-provincial Red Seal Certificate
Minimum of three (3) years’ post-Journeyperson work experience
Experience teaching or mentoring adults
A clean vulnerable sector criminal record check prior to commencement
A valid Class 5 driver’s license
A combination of education, training, and experience may be considered
Assets:
Adult Education Certificate, Diploma, or B.Ed.
Knowledge of Alberta Apprenticeship System
Experience teaching secondary students
Experience in the field of trades or industry
Experience teaching adults
Experience teaching in indigenous or remote communities
Nature and Scope of Work:
Reporting to the Chair, Trades & Resource Technology, this position is responsible for planning, preparing, and delivery of instruction and evaluation of learners for apprenticeship, pre-employment, and dual credit programming. Both theory and lab instruction will be offered via face-to-face delivery. This position also includes liaising with community, government, and industry representatives and working with other College departments as required.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Instruction and Learning Environment
Provide instruction to students in a classroom/lab setting
Foster and maintain a positive and effective learning environment
Plan and prepare for instruction, including program development
Delivery of instruction, addressing various learning styles and needs
Student Evaluation and Learner Support
Evaluate and report on student progress
Work with other College departments to facilitate learner success
Administrative Responsibilities
Monitor classroom supplies and tools inventory
Perform administrative tasks
Track student attendance & interventions
Submit reports and forms as required
Maintain confidentiality and security of student information
Collaboration, Support, and Professional Engagement
Liaison with industry, government, and community representative as required
Assist with purchasing of materials and supplies
Supportive of College and department vision and direction
Enjoys working in a team environment and will collaborate with others
Skills/Knowledge:
Proficiency in computer skills
Strong interpersonal communication skills
Self-directed problem-solving and decision-making skills
Knowledge of Alberta’s apprenticeship system
Other skills may be required
Contacts (Internal and External):
Students
Other trades instructors
Administrator, Programs, Trades & Resource Technology
Successful candidates must provide College or University transcripts and a clean Criminal Record Check to Human Resources prior to commencement.
This position is covered under the Collective Agreement between Northern Lakes College and the Faculty Association of Northern Lakes College.
Please submit a resume quoting the reference number NLC-2262 to: Northern Lakes College, Human Resources, 1201 Main Street SE, Slave Lake, AB T0G 2A3 or alternatively Fax: 780-849-5881
Closing Date: April 30, 2026
Note: Northern Lakes College thanks all applicants for their interest in employment; however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
