Part-time Professor, Powerline Technician / Conestoga College

Part-time Professor, Powerline Technician

Competition #: 25-0076

Department: The School of Trades & Apprenticeship

Location: Ingersoll Skills Training Centre – 420 Thomas Street, Ingersoll, ON N5C 3J7

Hours: 3-6 hours/week

Closing Date: April 3, 2025

Vacancy Type: Academic Part-time Position

Are you a Powerline Technician Journeyperson with an interest in teaching and mentoring?

Conestoga College, a leader in apprenticeship and skills training in Canada’s Technology Triangle, is seeking experienced professionals to share their expertise and experience with students by joining our renowned Powerline Technician program at the Ingersoll Skills Training Centre, starting September 2025.

As a part-time Professor, you will play a pivotal role in mentoring and inspiring the next generation of Powerline Technicians, seeing the direct impact of your work on students’ growth and success while engaging with students and colleagues in an academic setting.

You will contribute to advancing and improving the field in one of Ontario’s most successful Powerline Technician programs, which boasts a dedicated, on-site training yard and an extensive fleet of industry-standard vehicles and work equipment.

Part-time Professors can retain their full-time jobs and typically teach one to two courses for approximately three to six hours per week in the classroom or yard/lab for a 14-week term. Conestoga offers classes Monday to Sunday from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., and we endeavour to align working hours within existing schedules wherever possible.

Applications will be forwarded to the hiring manager on a weekly basis. Only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide training on our extensive fleet of industry-standard vehicles and work equipment
• Teach the skills required for the construction, maintenance, and repair of overhead and underground power-distribution systems through significant hands-on practical instruction
• Ensure program and course curriculum are current, relevant, and reflective of best practices in the field
• Design appropriate strategies and tools for facilitating and evaluating student progress and achievement
• Carry out regularly scheduled instruction according to the format prescribed for the course, including online, classroom, and computer-assisted lab lessons
• Ensure student awareness of course objectives, instructional approach, and evaluation systems
• Evaluate student progress/achievement, assuming responsibility for the overall assessment of student work within the assigned course, and maintain records as required
• Support students in the use of eConestoga, the learning management system (D2L), as well as maintain course materials within this system
• Create and maintain a positive learning environment which supports the diversity of students’ cultures, educational backgrounds, and learning styles
• Work in a collaborative, collegial manner both within the department and across the college

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Powerline Technician (434A) Certificate of Qualification is required; a Powerline Technician Certificate of Apprenticeship is considered an asset
• Minimum five years of practical work experience in distribution at the Journeyperson level is required
• Experience with apprenticeship mentorship, adult or post-secondary level teaching is considered an asset
• Presentation, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of an academic team
• Demonstrated ability to relate to learners and provide a positive learning environment to students working at different skill levels, including international students and students requiring accommodation
• Strong commitment to academic excellence, student success, and ability to support Conestoga’s continuous quality improvement initiatives
• Relationships with industry contacts and network connections are considered an asset

Interested applicants are invited to apply online via Conestoga’s careers website with their cover letter and resume saved together in one file by April 3, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. EST.

Please contact hrrecruitment@conestogac.on.ca with any questions. 

Conestoga College is a leader in polytechnic education. Our career-focused education, training, and applied research programs prepare students for success, support industry and workforce needs, and promote economic prosperity throughout our region and across Ontario.

Conestoga College respects, appreciates, and encourages diversity. We offer an inclusive work environment and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. If requested, accommodations will be made to support applicants with disabilities during the recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please notify our Human Resources team confidentially at hrrecruitment@conestogac.on.ca.