SAIT’s School of Manufacturing and Automation, and School of Transportation
provides the skills-based training and development to prepare students for a
career in Alberta's rapidly growing transportation, manufacturing and automation
sectors. We provide applied learning in action through our trades and technology
programs.
The Opportunity
SAIT’s School of Transportation is looking for a passionate and
skilled Automotive Instructor to join our team. This is a unique opportunity to
share your expertise and help shape the future of the automotive industry by
teaching and mentoring the next generation of technicians.
We recognize that women and gender-diverse individuals remain underrepresented
in the skilled trades, and we are committed to changing that. We actively
encourage women to apply and are proud to offer a supportive, respectful, and
inclusive environment where all instructors can thrive.
Whether you're transitioning from industry or already have teaching experience,
you'll find a welcoming community at SAIT that values your voice, supports your
growth, and celebrates your contributions. We offer mentorship opportunities,
flexible teaching environments, and a strong focus on safety and equity in our
labs and classrooms.
Join us in building a more diverse and empowered future in the trades—your
experience matters, and your leadership can inspire the next generation.
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The Role
- Instruction in Automotive Service Technician theory and practical curriculum
- Instruct and demonstrate course outline objectives, projects, and outcomes
- Prepare additional study and lab materials for learners
- Evaluate student progress and achievement
- Provide ongoing support, guidance and advice to learners
- Perform related duties as assigned to meet the emerging needs of SAIT and its
students
Qualifications & Experience
- Certified Red Seal Journeyman Automotive Service Technician
- Must have a minimum of 5 years’ recent industry experience in the Automotive
Service Technician trade with experience in maintenance, repair and
troubleshooting of passenger vehicles
- Experience and ability to teach trade math equivalent to grade 11 level
- Ability to read, interpret and deliver curriculum pertaining to the
Automotive Service Technician trade
- Teaching or training experience would be considered an asset
- Aptitude for mentoring and coaching others, with a willingness to spend
quality time to help students succeed.
- Comfortable with public speaking and have the ability to engagingly convey
conceptual and practical course subjects to diverse students and learning
styles
- Ability to organize course concepts and materials to create an optimal
learning environment
- Experience with synchronous Online instruction would be an asset
- Experience in Health & Safety requirements related to the Automotive Industry
Environment
- Possess a positive respectful attitude and desire to support team members and
the Academic Chair with program improvements and new course development
- Ability to adapt to situations such as unexpected workloads
- Intermediate level proficiency in MS Office: Word, Excel, Outlook, Power
Point, Brightspace (LMR) and Zoom would be preferred
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Job Classification: Instructor - S4001
Salary range: $90,588.00 - $113,389.00
of positions: 3
Hours Per Week: 37.5
Posting closing date: July 2nd, 2025
View a summary of our benefits and perks
[https://www.sait.ca/about-sait/administration/work-at-sait/why-sait] for
salaried employees
About SAIT
SAIT is a global leader in applied education. Named one of Alberta’s Top
Employers [https://canadastop100.com/alberta/], we offer the chance to work with
a purpose — preparing the next generation of industry leaders, entrepreneurs,
advocates and explorers.
Building on our 100+ year history, we’re looking for innovative, bold and
collaborative employees who embrace change and deliver world-class customer
experiences. Your future starts now at SAIT.
Equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) is essential to achieving SAIT’s vision to
be a global leader in applied education. We encourage applications from women,
Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, people from
gender and sexually diverse communities, and/or people with intersectional
identities. Learn more about EDI at SAIT
[https://www.sait.ca/about-sait/equity-diversity-and-inclusion].
At SAIT, we understand that experience comes in many forms. We’re dedicated to
adding diverse perspectives to SAIT - so if your experience is close to what
we’re looking for, please consider applying.
SAIT is committed to supporting persons with disabilities throughout the
recruitment process. We will work with applicants to provide accommodations upon
request to the Talent Advisor.
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