5 Skilled Trades jobs in Canada

Education Officer – Skilled Trades – CAD$60,000 – CAD$80,000 + Benefits and Bonuses – Calgary, Alberta

The Role

Do you have experience in education leadership within the skilled trades? Are you ready to guide instructors and shape a cutting-edge curriculum in the hair and beauty industry?

NIWE Academy is hiring a full-time, on-site Education Officer – Skilled Trades to lead our curriculum and instructional development for programs in cosmetology, esthetics, and beauty. You will ensure that our teaching stays fresh, relevant, and effective, while supporting both faculty and students in a vibrant learning environment.

If you’re ready to lead the way in skilled trades education and support future professionals in the beauty industry, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee curriculum creation and updates for hair, esthetics, and related programs
• Mentor and support instructors to align with NIWE’s teaching approach
• Design and deliver faculty training and orientation sessions
• Enhance the student experience using principles of adult learning and motivation
• Collaborate with online teams to develop micro-credentials and blended learning tools
• Maintain program quality through feedback, observation, and continuous improvement
• Support career-readiness and industry alignment in all education offerings

The Company

NIWE Academy is an accredited and award-winning beauty and wellness institution. We’re committed to transforming lives through hands-on education and industry-leading training. Our diverse and supportive team is driven by the belief that education can be life-changing.

Benefits:

• Commission, bonus, and retention pay opportunities
• Health and dental care coverage
• Product and store discounts

The Person

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Experienced in education leadership, curriculum design, or instructional support (3+ years)
• Educated with at least a Bachelor’s degree in Education, Adult Learning, or a related field
• Skilled in communication, leadership, and organization
• Understands Compliance and regulations
• Knowledgeable in human psychology and adult learning principles
• Familiar with the hair, esthetics, or broader beauty industry (strong asset)
• Comfortable working with digital learning tools and platforms

Numbers and KPI Driven Bonus (not required):

• Experience with government vocational training standards
• Understanding of Alberta’s private career college regulations

Education Officer – Skilled Trades – CAD$60,000 – CAD$80,000 + Benefits and Bonuses – Calgary, Alberta

The Role

Do you have experience in education leadership within the skilled trades? Are you ready to guide instructors and shape a cutting-edge curriculum in the hair and beauty industry?

NIWE Academy is hiring a full-time, on-site Education Officer – Skilled Trades to lead our curriculum and instructional development for programs in cosmetology, esthetics, and beauty. You will ensure that our teaching stays fresh, relevant, and effective, while supporting both faculty and students in a vibrant learning environment.

If you’re ready to lead the way in skilled trades education and support future professionals in the beauty industry, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee curriculum creation and updates for hair, esthetics, and related programs
• Mentor and support instructors to align with NIWE’s teaching approach
• Design and deliver faculty training and orientation sessions
• Enhance the student experience using principles of adult learning and motivation
• Collaborate with online teams to develop micro-credentials and blended learning tools
• Maintain program quality through feedback, observation, and continuous improvement
• Support career-readiness and industry alignment in all education offerings

The Company

NIWE Academy is an accredited and award-winning beauty and wellness institution. We’re committed to transforming lives through hands-on education and industry-leading training. Our diverse and supportive team is driven by the belief that education can be life-changing.

Benefits:

• Commission, bonus, and retention pay opportunities
• Health and dental care coverage
• Product and store discounts

The Person

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Experienced in education leadership, curriculum design, or instructional support (3+ years)
• Educated with at least a Bachelor’s degree in Education, Adult Learning, or a related field
• Skilled in communication, leadership, and organization
• Understands Compliance and regulations
• Knowledgeable in human psychology and adult learning principles
• Familiar with the hair, esthetics, or broader beauty industry (strong asset)
• Comfortable working with digital learning tools and platforms

Numbers and KPI Driven Bonus (not required):

• Experience with government vocational training standards
• Understanding of Alberta’s private career college regulations

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement effective recruitment strategies to attract top talent.
• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and selecting candidates.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to understand their hiring needs and develop tailored recruitment plans.
• Utilize a variety of sourcing methods to identify and engage with potential candidates, including job boards, social media, networking events, and employee referrals.
• Build and maintain a strong candidate pipeline for current and future hiring needs.
• Conduct thorough interviews and assessments to evaluate candidates' skills, experience, and cultural fit.
• Coordinate with external recruitment agencies and vendors as needed.
• Develop and maintain relationships with universities, professional organizations, and other talent sources to support recruitment efforts.
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in recruitment and talent acquisition.

Job Description

Salary:

TRADE PERSON / SKILLED HANDY PERSON

Firma Contracting is currently seeking a Trades Person / Skilled Handy Person to work on projects located in Saskatoon. We offer competitive wages, work / life balance, great opportunity for advancement, training, benefits and RRSP plan.

Responsibilities:

• Restoration scopes of work
• Some carpentry work, including framing
• Drywalling
• Flooring removal and installation
• Finishing work
• Painting
• Project quality management
• General site housekeeping

Qualifications:

• Previous restoration experience is required
• Removal experience for commercial and residential scopes
• Carpentry / framing experience
  
• Drywalling experience
• Flooring install experience
• Painting experience
• Ability to work long hours (10+ hour days) outdoors in various weather conditions
• Physical able to perform heavy manual tasks, including lifting, shoveling, moving heavy materials up to 50lbs
• Working understanding of site hazard assessments and able to complete daily safety documentation in an accurate and timely manner
• Be fit for duty and prepared for work each day
• Positive attitude / team player
• Strong communication / listening skills and ability to follow direction