Construction Tech Instructor - Jack James School - Area 3

Mission

The Calgary Board of Education (CBE) is the largest school board in western Canada with over 140,000 students and 16,000 employees. Our mission: Each student, in keeping with their individual abilities and gifts, will complete high school with a foundation of learning necessary to thrive in life, work and continued learning. We pride ourselves in the values we hold. Students come first. Learning is our central purpose. Public education serves the common good. The CBE encourages an inclusive and equitable workplace, which supports our diverse student and employee community. We encourage all applicants to join our dynamic, diverse, and collaborative culture and welcome applications from all qualified individuals.

When you apply to the CBE, you can feel good about serving our future leaders and contributing to student success.

Competition Info

Competition Close Date: Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at 11:59PM

Calendar: 10 Month Traditional

Salary: Staff Association Grade F, $33.12 - $43.06/Hour

FTE: 0.8571 or 30 hours per week

Additional Information

Jack James school is looking for ticketed Journeyman with experience in residential home building and finishing trades, including carpentry, renovations, flooring, drywall, and interior finishing. Brings strong industry knowledge, a commitment to safety, and the ability to create engaging, hands-on learning environments. Passionate about supporting students in developing practical construction skills (especially students with diverse learning needs), workplace readiness, and confidence through real-world learning experiences.

Position Description

Responsibilities

• In cooperation with the teacher, allocates tasks to students ensuring that students are assigned to all aspects of the Construction Technology Program. Monitors student proficiency. Serves as a resource to students demonstrating and reinforcing proper skills and techniques as well as interpretation of theory.
• Provide orientation of students to procedures, workflow and operation of tools in a shop atmosphere. Demonstrates techniques or the use of products or equipment to students, emphasising safe practice and procedure. Coaches and mentors students in collaboration with the teacher in a team environment. Records results of work assignments.
• Provides observations on student achievement, competence and attitude to the teacher and student as required and appropriate.
• Assists the teacher in ensuring that students follow procedures related to safety and cleanliness at all times.
• In conjunction with the teacher, produces, develops and prepares instructional materials. Organizes and compiles information for classroom use. Manufactures and/or assists in the manufacturing of teaching aids as required.
• Orders supplies, products and materials to ensure smooth operation of services and student instruction on a routine basis. Obtains authorization for purchases out of the norm. Maintains an accurate inventory and record of supplies for use and customer service.
• Supervises students writing exams as required.
• Serves as a resource to the program, contributing ideas or expertise as necessary. Assists teacher in developing new methods and procedures for instruction to increase student learning and to better configure classroom requirements.
• Interacts in a positive and productive manner with students, staff, clients, general public and external suppliers to effectively communicate and build rapport to contribute towards a collaborative learning environment.
• Performs routine maintenance of equipment and tools used in the program, according to pre-determined schedules or as required. Ensures equipment and tools are properly and safely cleaned and stored.
• Assist in identifying student development opportunities and workshops.
• Remains current with industry changes, advancements and developments in the field.
• Performs other related duties as assigned to meet the purpose and accountability of the role.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Post-secondary journeyperson certificate in a construction trade plus three years related experience
• High School Diploma or G.E.D is preferred
• An equivalent combination of related education and related experience may be considered.
• Certification in Standard First Aid is required.
• Must maintain certification and adhere to industry and safety standards.
• Experience in working with students is preferred
• Knowledge of sub-trades used in construction and specific skills utilized in those sub-trades
• Demonstrated basic record-keeping skills to maintain cash records and to complete and track work orders.

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies

• The ability to promote and contribute to the objectives of the Construction Technology Program.
• Must be able to successfully establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• The ability to work effectively as a team member in cooperation with other school personnel is necessary.
• Must have the ability to establish trust and rapport with students and to exercise flexibility in undertaking a variety of assignments.
• Ability to work independently.
• Well-developed organizational and problem solving skills are necessary.
• Personal suitability.

Note: This position requires standing, lifting, bending and/ or stretching.

Conditions of Employment

Police Information Clearance: Applicants new to the Calgary Board of Education WHO ARE OFFERED EMPLOYMENT must complete and pass a police information clearance before employment is confirmed.

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Land Acknowledgement

The Calgary Board of Education acknowledges the traditional territories and oral practices of the Treaty 7 Nations, including the Siksikaitsitapi Nations, Tsuut'ina Nation, and the Îyârhe Nakoda Nations. We acknowledge the Métis Nation within Alberta, and all people who make their homes in the Treaty 7 region of southern Alberta. As a learning organization, we are committed to advancing the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action focused on Education for ReconciliACTION.