Instructor
Organization: Endeavour Centre
Location: Peterborough, Ontario
Position Title
Assistant Instructor
To assist with the delivery of a hands-on sustainable construction education
program, working with lead instructors, students, client and trades on the
building of an ecological home.
Reports to
Executive Director
Job Description
The Endeavour Centre is seeking an assistant instructor for its six-month
Sustainable New Construction program, a training program for ecological
building practices. The ideal applicant will have a solid understanding of
residential construction and job site flow and protocol, will enjoy working
with people and sharing knowledge, will have a desire to learn and understand
ecological building, will be detail-oriented and thorough, and will thrive in a
cooperative environment.
This position is seasonal and has the following criteria:
• Starting on May 9, 2016
• Ending October 14, 2016, with the possibility of a contract extension
• Average of 32 hours per week (4 days, from 8.30am to 4.30pm)
• Additional 8 hours per week negotiable, as required
• Pay rate of $18-20 per hour
• Use of vehicle for daily commute is employee’s responsibility
• Employee will own, use and maintain his/her own personal tool kit
• Employee will fill out detailed time sheets and submit them on a weekly basis
• Payments will be made bi-weekly, one week after the pay period
Duties will include:
• Understand the construction plans for the project and assist with planning
and material take-offs
• Arriving at the job site punctually
• Working with students on assigned construction tasks
• Assisting students with learning about tools, processes and job site
protocols
• Check condition of job site tools and maintain tools, blades, bits and
accessories
• Occasionally working alone and/or taking responsibility for management of job
site
• Coordinating and working with trades, as required
• Tracking and filing invoices and delivery slips, as required
• Maintaining a friendly, cooperative and professional attitude on the job site
Experience required:
• Minimum 5 years general construction experience
• Knowledge of green building concepts and approaches
• Understanding of tool and job-site safety
• Teaching experience is beneficial
Endeavour will provide:
• Fall arrest, first aid and WHMIS training
• Job site tools beyond those in a personal tool kit
• Learning resources (access to library and online resources)
• Instruction and oversight of construction activities
• Opportunities to join class for field trips and classroom days
• 50% discount on any Endeavour workshops while employed
• Optional benefits package
It is our intention to be an exceptional employer and to maintain an excellent
rapport and relationship with our employees. We value the input, suggestions and
experience of our employees and encourage a healthy exchange and an open
atmosphere of cooperation and communication.
Send resume and cover letter to:
chris@endeavourcentre.org
with the subject line “Assistant instructor”
Applications will be received until January 31, 2016.
