Apply arboriculture expertise to hands-on student support at Olds College of Agriculture & Technology in a full-time, temporary position. Use tree care knowledge and classroom coordination skills.

This Instructional Assistant supports instructors and students across Arboriculture Programs. The work may also include Horticulture and Turfgrass Management courses. Responsibilities include preparing materials, assisting in labs, maintaining study resources, and supporting practical assessments. The position contributes to student success through organized instructional support.

Key Responsibilities:

- Support instructors and students during hands-on Arboriculture courses
- Order, purchase, and update inventories of class materials
- Prepare supplies and set up or dismantle labs
- Develop lab guides and maintain student study materials




- Assist with practical assessments, events, and instructional teams

Requirements:

- Relevant post-secondary training and three years’ arboriculture or horticulture experience
- Knowledge of chainsaws, tree felling, pruning, and tree biology
- Experience with climbing systems, risk assessment, chippers, and stump grinders
- Solid communication, organization, accuracy, and problem-solving skills
- Valid driver’s license, criminal reference check, and safety commitment

Bring arboriculture practice, organized lab support, and inclusive communication to student learning at Olds College.

📌 Arboriculture Instructional Assistant (Olds)
🏢 Olds College of Agriculture u0026 Technology
📍 Olds