Full-time High School Welding & Fabrication Teacher - 1.0 FTE

St. Joseph High School

Red Deer, AB

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled, passionate Welding & Fabrication Teacher to lead our high school Fabrication program and spearhead our Dual Credit Welding program. In this role, you won't just teach a trade; you will mentor young people, manage a fully equipped shop, and bridge the gap between high school and post-secondary/industry success.

Key Responsibilities

Instruction & Mentorship

- Teach high school Fabrication courses.
- Lead the Dual Credit welding curriculum, ensuring students meet both high school graduation and post-secondary technical training requirements.
- Foster a safe, structured, and supportive shop environment rooted in Gospel values of respect, stewardship, and community.

Shop Management & Safety

- Maintain, organize, and manage all shop equipment
- Enforce rigorous safety protocols and cultivate a "safety-first" mentality among students.
- Manage inventory, order consumables (wire, gas, steel), and oversee the program budget.

Community & Industry Connections

- Serve as the primary liaison with our post-secondary Dual Credit partner.
- Participate in school community life (e.g., staff prayer, school liturgies, or faith-based professional development).

Qualifications & Skills

- Journeyman Welding Certificate / Red Seal (or equivalent regional master-level credential) is highly preferred.




- Solid proficiency in multiple welding processes and blueprint reading.
- Previous experience mentoring apprentices or teaching youth is a massive asset.

Education & Licensing

- Valid Teaching Certificate/License (or willingness to obtain an alternative/vocational teaching pathway certificate through the province.
- Alternative: Significant industry experience with a commitment to pursuing a vocational teaching pathway (we will help support the right candidate through this process).

Cultural Fit

- Comfortable working within a Catholic educational environment and supporting the faith mission of the school.
- Excellent classroom management and communication skills.

Please provide the following documentation with your application:

- Alberta teaching certificate
- A cover letter and complete resume with three references including the name of your last supervisor.
- Please provide email contact for references.

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The Cover Letter and Resume must be a Microsoft Word or PDF file.

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📌 Full-time High School Welding & Fabrication Teacher - 1.0 FTE (Canada)
🏢 RED DEER CATHOLIC REGIONAL DIVISION NO.39
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