Trades meet tech in SAIT’s School of Transportation. Delivering hands-on, skills-based training, our schools prepare learners for rewarding careers in Alberta’s fast-evolving transportation industries. Join a team where learner success comes first through teaching excellence, tech-infused curriculum and state-of-the-art facilities.
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
Preferred, minimum 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
At SAIT, we’re building bold futures. We’re a community of tenacious problem-solvers, inventive thinkers, and passionate collaborators who believe in doing work that matters.
Named one of Alberta’s Top Employers, we’re driven by a desire to create an impact in our community. If you’re looking for a place where purpose meets possibility, you’ve found it here.
We’re committed to community and belonging
Community and belonging 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 Community and Belonging at SAIT.
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