Automotive Service Technician Instructor - Conditional Continuous Appointment (Probationary)

Posting Details

Position Information 

Position Title
Automotive Service Technician Instructor - Conditional Continuous Appointment (Probationary)

Faculty/Instructor Profile

Faculty at Red Deer Polytechnic:

• Are passionate about teaching, learning, and student success.

• Pursue professional learning to continually enhance their practice and their discipline.

• Are recognized for their contributions to both local and global communities.

Role Description

As Red Deer Polytechnic's future takes shape, growing our breadth of credentials (to include our own degrees) and programs, our institution has high expectations of our amazing faculty. But we do recognize that new hires may not have all the skills and experiences when applying. We want you to know that there is some flexibility to develop your talents over time. The initial focus for new faculty will be on teaching and student success with lots of opportunity for professional development, growth and collaboration. Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) is committed to all faculty acquiring the identified Key Attributes over time.

Teaching

The faculty member combines discipline expertise with evidence based teaching to facilitate effective and varied learning experiences.

Student Success

The faculty member encourages student success in an engaging, supportive environment by being responsive to student needs and ideas.

Professional Development

The faculty member engages in the continuous pursuit of knowledge to maintain currency in their discipline and their teaching practice.

Research, Scholarly and Creative Pursuits

The faculty member has the opportunity to pursue impactful scholarly and creative activities and disseminates knowledge that advances the discipline, enhances the reputation of Red Deer Polytechnic, and improves communities.

Community Contributions

The faculty member values engagement, contributing knowledge and their own expertise to the betterment of Red Deer Polytechnic and local communities, as well as discipline-based, national, and global communities.

For More Information: Faculty Profile

Position Responsibilities

The School of Trades & Technology is looking for an Automotive Service Technician Instructor - Continuous (Probationary) Faculty Member - to teach and develop curriculum in the Automotive Service Technician Apprenticeship program. The successful candidate will be expected to be an active member of the faculty and polytechnic community, participating fully in activities undertaken by the program. 

Job Duties will include:
 

• Maintain, develop and instruct the theory and shop components of the Alberta Automotive Service Technician Apprenticeship program
• Ongoing planning and curriculum review
• Participate in school, program, and other polytechnic service committees
• Program promotion and student recruitment

Red Deer Polytechnic's School of Trades and Technology is the third largest Apprenticeship training provider in Alberta, offering training in 17 Apprenticeship trades. Our School's size and program diversity offered in national-class facilities and adjacent to innovation centers in manufacturing and alternative energy means our students have access to a wide range of experiences, expertise, and technologies. We pride ourselves in our instructors' ability to create meaningful, professional connections with our students and with employers in the sectors we serve, resulting in competent, successful graduates. RDP is a major supporter of Skills Canada Alberta and has seen many of our students excel in Skills competitions provincially, nationally, and at World Skills.

For further inquiries, please contact:
David Pye
Dean, School of Trades and Technology
david.pye@rdpolytech.ca

Required Qualifications
 

• Alberta Journeyperson Certificate in Automotive Service Technician
• Inter-provincial Red Seal Certificate
• Minimum 5 years post-journeyperson work experience
• Intermediate level proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Effective time management and organizational skills
• Aptitude for mentoring and coaching others
• Comfortable with public speaking, and able to convey course topics to diverse students and learning styles

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates with:

 

• Experience teaching post-secondary learners through both in-person and online formats
• Preference will be given to candidates with Journeyperson certification in one or more additional related trades

Salary or Hourly?
Salary

Salary
Commensurate with education and experience.

Benefits and Compensation Information

Red Deer Polytechnic offers a comprehensive benefits package including extended health and dental care through Blue Cross, access to a health spending account, pension plan, Employee & Family Assistance Program, generous vacation allotments, credit tuition waivers and opportunities for professional development funding. Additional time off due to Institution closures between Christmas and New Year general holidays.

*Eligibility to access the above mentioned benefits dependent upon the FARDP Collective Agreement and related RDP policies.

About Red Deer Polytechnic

Focused on advancing the economic and social priorities of Alberta, Red DeerPolytechnic(RDP) provides more than 100 industry-relevant credit and non-credit programs to approximately 11,000 credit, non-credit and apprenticeship students. With modern teaching and learning spaces, and state-of-the-art research and innovation centres, RDP provides education and applied research opportunities in partnership with industry and communities.

Red Deer Polytechnic's main campus is located on Treaty 7, Treaty 6 and Métis ancestral lands. This is where we will strive to honour and transform our relationships with one another..

Whatever brings you to Red Deer Polytechnic, we are glad you are here. And we look forward to having you as a valued member of our polytechnic community

Posting Detail Information 

Competition Number

Faculty Employment Type
Continuous Probationary

Number of Vacancies
1

Desired Start Date
08/04/2026

Position End Date (if term-certain)

FTE
1.0

Hours of Work

Open Date
04/01/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Note to Applicant

Red Deer Polytechnic fosters an inclusive learning and working environment where everyone can bring their full selves and share their unique talents. We are committed to being responsive to the evolving needs and expectations of our diverse community.

At RDP, we are committed to a merit-based hiring process, and we believe in an inclusive workplace that is fair, equitable, supportive, welcoming and respectful. We recognize, value, and leverage differences in identifies, abilities, background, cultures, skills, experiences, and perspectives. Our practices are guided by the principles of the Alberta Human Rights Act and support the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada's Calls to Action. If you believe you have the skills and equivalent experience and potential to contribute to this role, we encourage you to apply.

Red Deer Polytechnic will provide job applicants with accommodations in accordance with the Alberta Human Rights Code. To request an accommodation, please contact Peopleandculture@rdpolytech.ca.

Special Instructions to Applicants

This position will remain open until filled; however the first review of applications will begin on April 20, 2026.