Linc Instructor for Skilled Trades - Burlington, Canada - Centre for Skills Development

Centre for Skills Development

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Burlington, Canada

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Embark on a Bright Future with Centre for Skills Development
Are you entrepreneurial, client-focused and committed to teamwork and excellence? Do you enjoy working with clients from diverse backgrounds? If you want to work for a recognized leader in career and workforce development, then consider a career with Centre for Skills Development

Headquartered in Burlington, Ontario, with locations in Oakville, Milton and Clarkson, Centre for Skills delivers high caliber employment services, language training & immigrant services, skilled trades training and literacy upgrading.

Providing people with opportunities to build a better future and making a positive impact on peoples' lives is integral to the business of Centre for Skills.

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The Opportunity

Job Number:406**
Job Title: LINC Instructor for Skilled Trades

Department:
Language Training & Settlement Services (LTSS)

Locations:
Hybrid / Burlington

Start Date:
January 2024
Contract Length: 30 weeks / year (3 sessions of 10 weeks each)

Hours of Work: 35 hours / week - January to March 2024

17.5 hours / week - all sessions after March 2024

Schedule:
Monday to Friday

Reports To:
LINC Coordinator

These are your responsibilities:

Responsible for program delivery based on current LINC curriculum for the _Home Renovation for Newcomers_ program;
Teach lessons aligned with the core program (home renovation theory and practice) which will include basic math used in the trades field (ex. imperial and dimensional measurements), job specific vocabulary around topics such as framing (general, floor and wall), drywall (installing and finishing) and flooring to name a few;
Prepare learners for quizzes and assignments that will test their understanding of each program module ex. Power Tools;
Checkin for learner language and engagement levels as well as workshop progress (handson) with the skilled trades instructor;
Perform administrative tasks, including class attendance and submit weekly to project assistant;
Monitor student attendance and strive to maintain 80%100%; and,
Attend staff, department and other meetings as required.

What you need to bring to this job:

TESL Ontario certified and familiar with Canadian Language Benchmarks;
Postsecondary education/training in education, social sciences or in any related field in the trades or construction industry;
A familiarity with the skilled trades industry in Canada;
An understanding of theOntario Building Code and Canadian Building Practices an asset;
General knowledge of first aid and safety needs required when working in the skilled trades and construction industry;
Aware of current market and workplace trends in the skilled trades industry, especially as related to internationally trained professionals;
Demonstrated ability to provide an effective, stimulating learning environment for adults;
Culturally sensitive; experience with clients from a diverse background;
Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills;
Ability to teach lessons by displaying them through a projector or smart screen; and,
Experience with workplace training or experience in professional practice or industry an asset.

How to apply:

At Centre for Skills, we offer a competitive compensation package and benefits. We value flexibility and the need to achieve a work-life balance. All employees receive above industry average time off, including vacation time, sick / wellness days and personal days. We promote and support continuous learning, providing our staff with training to develop skills, attend workshops and conferences.

We are committed to supporting the growth of our staff and we take a team approach in all that we do.

Contact us to learn more about why we're sure you'll love working at Centre for Skills

Application Deadline:
Open until filled

We thank all applicants for their interest in Centre for Skills, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

If contacted for an interview, please inform us should accommodation be required.

Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time, Fixed term contract

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits: