Instructor, Automotive Service
Calgary, AB
Academic – School of Manufacturing, Automation & Transportation /
SAFA Temporary Salary /
On-site
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.
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
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 for salaried employees
About SAIT
SAIT is a global leader in applied education. Named one of Alberta’s Top Employers, 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.
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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