Instructor, Forklift

at  North Island College

POSITION SUMMARY

North Island College is seeking a Certified Trainer – Counterbalanced Forklift instructor at the Port Alberni campus. The successful candidate is responsible for delivering the Forklift Operator course and preparing individuals for the Counterbalanced Forklift certification. Responsibilities include; supporting student success, supporting industry engagement, and continuous program advancement and quality improvement.
The teaching faculty of North Island College are responsible for implementing the College’s vision, goals, and objectives as they relate to teaching and learning. To carry out their teaching assignments, faculty use organizational skills, inter-personal skills, and their knowledge of subject matter, pedagogy, and curricular design. In addition, they have a responsibility to serve as role models for students and colleagues.
The responsibilities and typical duties listed below constitute a generic job description for teaching faculty whose responsibility may be for the delivery of scheduled classes, the support of self-paced, on-line, and distance courses, and/or instruction and supervision in laboratories, practicums, shops, etc.

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• IVES TRAINING GROUP Certified Trainer – Counterbalanced Forklift Certification;
• Experience teaching trades professionals;
• Provincial Instructor’s Diploma, or equivalent preferred;
• Minimum 5 years industry experience as a Counterbalanced Forklift Operator.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Experience setting up training programs;
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills;
• Proficiency with MS Office software applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, the internet and web-based applications;
• Proficiency with learning technologies and digital tools;
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to plan and prioritize, and efficiently meet deadlines;
• A demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement;
• Demonstrated ability to work both individually and cooperatively in a team environment with online faculty, coordinators, online student groups, employers and staff.

2.0 TYPICAL PROFESSIONAL DUTIES OF INSTRUCTIONAL FACULTY

• To be aware of, and to work within, College educational policies;
• To be aware of the Education and Strategic plans and to contribute to their development and assist in the achievement of its goals and objectives;
• To advise the Department Chair, within a reasonable time frame, of items that need to be ordered so that inventories of books, supplies, and equipment are adequate for the courses taught;
• To advise the Department Chair regarding enrollment management (recruitment and retention) strategies for their areas of responsibility;
• To advise the Department Chair responsible, and the appropriate Administrator and/or Campus Health and Safety Committee, of any health and safety concerns and to assist, where possible, in rectifying the problem;
• To demonstrate knowledge of computer applications appropriate to the teaching environment;
• To maintain continuous professional development of competencies and qualifications as required in the appropriate discipline;
• To participate actively as a contributing member of the College community on College committees and other College-wide activities, where appropriate;
• To participate in department meetings and other department activities during normal working hours, when possible;
• To undertake other related responsibilities and duties which may be assigned by the College when course load permits.