Skills Instructor

BUILD IS SEEKING A SKILLS INSTRUCTOR
BUILD is an award-winning social enterprise and training program that employs individuals with multiple
employment barriers, preparing them for long-term meaningful careers in the trades. As an Indigenous
non-profit organization, BUILD provides an innovative approach to social change.

POSITION SUMMARY
The Skills Instructor provides hands-on tool and safety training for BUILD Trainees in the BUILD
classroom and training workshop. Trainees are individuals with multiple barriers to employment, and
are provided with entry-level trades-based training, essential skills, vocational skills and job preparation
training.

POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Skills Instructor operates under the direction of the Training Manager, and in collaboration with
Training Department staff, and is responsible for:

Program Delivery

Preparing and delivering skills-based curriculum to trainees.
Participating in information sessions for potential trainees when requested
Communicating essential information with Executive Director, Training Department staff, Social Enterprise Team, and Finance on program delivery, development, and discrepancies.
Performing other duties consistent with this job description and BUILD’s personnel policies, standards and procedures.
Designing and leading skill-building instructional experiences alone or as part of a team
Curriculum is designed and delivered by a team and includes at minimum: essentials skills, math, measurement, workplace behaviours, hand and power tool safety, framing, drywalling, mudding, taping and painting.

Administrative

Maintaining training shop, tools, and learning materials
Assisting in case management meetings
Tracking and assessing trainee learning progress

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum 5 years working in a trades environment
Minimum 2 years teaching, training or coaching experience. Adult Education Certificate or
Bachelor of Education is an asset.
An understanding of how adults learn and how to cause growth in adult learners
Ability to mentor and facilitate a supportive classroom environment.
Experience working with people with multiple barriers to employment, or marginalized
populations.
Superior interpersonal communication skills, and ability to work either independently, or as part
of a team.
Emotional self-awareness and self-care habits to work in a healthy way with survivors of trauma,
including an understanding of your own journey
Awareness of Indigenous cultural practices and willingness to participate in Truth and
Reconciliation in the workplace
Experience in a supportive and mentorship environment
Computer skills in a Microsoft Office environment.
A valid driver’s license is required.
Willing to obtain a child abuse registry check.