Casual Instructor, Surface Mining/Heavy Equipment Operator

Yukon University is seeking an Instructor to join the Centre for Northern Innovation in Mining (CNIM) for the delivery of a Surface Mining-Heavy Equipment Operator Program in the community of Watson Lake. CNIM provides services to industry and training for students that are unique in the country, thanks to state-of-the-art facilities, mobile classrooms and high-tech simulators. Our close access to working mine sites, reclamation and mineral exploration areas give students real-world experience.

The training offered by CNIM allows Yukon residents, and those wanting to live and work in Yukon, access to a variety of learning opportunities that are nationally recognized and uniquely customized for the North. Instruction in the Surface Mining-Heavy Equipment Operator Program will be required March 1st, 2021 to March 31st, 2021, with preparation to instruct using a surface mining simulator.

With your extensive knowledge and hands-on experience operating heavy equipment, you will be conducting simulator and classroom training. Holding a Heavy Equipment Technician certification (Red Seal) will be considered a strong asset. You will maintain the highest safety standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in an industrial/commercial/mining environment and have a clean driving abstract with a class 5 driver’s license. Teaching experience and/or teaching qualification would be considered an asset, additional certificates of qualification in mechanical trades, would also be considered assets.