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 career 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 Permanent Full-Time positionavailable: Instructor, Welder

Salary: $65,892 to $101,220 per year

Location: Fairview

October 19, 2026 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 - 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 representatives as required - Assist with purchasing materials and supplies - Supportive of College and department vision and direction - Enjoys working in a team environment and collaborating 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 The successful candidate 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.

Closing Date: September 30, 2026 Note: Northern Lakes College thanks all applicants for their interest in employment; however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

📌 Instructor, Welder (Fairview)
🏢 Northern Lakes College
📍 Fairview