Continuing Education and Professional Studies (CEPS) at SAIT offers a wide range of programs designed to support lifelong learning, career advancement (through reskilling and upskilling) and customized talent development solutions for corporations. Join a team passionate about building lifelong learning opportunities that help people in Calgary and around the globe navigate the changing world of work.
SAIT's Continuing Education and Professional Studies division is seeking a Instructor for our Residential Deep Energy Retrofit (DER) certificate. The courses in this certificate are:
- Residential Building Science Fundamentals
- Residential Deep Energy Retrofit Fundamentals
- Assessing Homes for Deep Energy Retrofits
- Deep Energy Retrofit Planning
- Successful Execution of Deep Energy Retrofits
These courses are delivered through a combination of self-paced, virtual live, and in-person methods of facilitation.
*Please note that this is a casual position. We are not able to guarantee a minimum number of hours per year. Instructors are contacted as opportunities arise.
Role
During the courses, instructors will be primarily responsible for:
- Prepare and present engaging lessons, lectures, assignments, quizzes, exams, lab activities and lab demonstrations for learners (if applicable) given the course outlines
- Evaluate student progress and maintain records for the purposes of grading, assessing professionalism and tracking attendance in both theory and lab classes if given the course outline
- Manage the classroom or lab to ensure a positive and engaging learning environment
- Show personal interest in the learner and create a climate conducive to optimal learning
- Provide on-going support, guidance and advice to students
- Updating the course(s) homepage with your contact information so students can reach out with their questions directly
- Adding a welcome message in the Announcements section of the course's home page in Brightspace/D2L, and including your contact information
- Answering student inquiries in a timely manner
- Push final grades into Banner no more than 2 days after the student has completed the course.
Other responsibilities during the engagement may include:
- Maintain records for the purposes of grading of online quizzes, exams and assignments.
- Maintain engagement with the responsibilities of this course for the duration of the contract
- Provide on-going support, guidance and advice to students.
- Attend all SAIT training as required.
- Achievement of CEPS initiatives and Objectives
- Be an active and engaged member of CEPS.
- Adhere to all safety legislation, guidelines and safety standards as required
- Maintain contact with relevant industry sectors.
- All other duties as required for the position.
Qualifications
Minimum Bachelor's Degree in related Construction field. An equivalent combination of directly-related education and experience may be considered.
2 to 3 year’s knowledge and experience with Construction Management and Deep Energy Retrofit projects
First-hand knowledge of existing housing in Indigenous communities required
First-hand knowledge of what employers and industry seek, and how to translate that into course competencies (i.e. knowledge, skills, performance tasks, behaviors)
Relevant field experience within the last six (6) months
Knowledge of current industry standards and best practices
Have strong oral communication required
Ability to organize and present written information
Fluent in English reading and vocabulary
Positive & respectful attitude
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Team player – easy to collaborate and work with
2 years of experience in cross-training or teaching is an asset, preferably in Construction
Experience and fluency with Office 365 (MS Word, Outlook and PowerPoint)
Experience with videoconferencing technology (MS Teams)
Experience with a Learning Management System (Brightspace or Moodle) is an asset
Training and knowledge of adult learning fundamentals
Formal training or education in facilitation or teaching
Formal training in online technologies
Job Location: Calgary, AB
Job classification: Adjunct Instructor
# of positions: 1
Posting closing date: March 18, 2026
Position end date: April 3, 2026
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