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College and Other Vocational Instructors  (NOC 4131)
Lethbridge--Medicine Hat Region
Description |  Titles |  Duties |   Related Occupations

This unit group includes instructors who teach applied arts, academic, technical and vocational subjects to students at community colleges, CEGEPs, agricultural colleges, technical and vocational institutes, language schools and other college level schools. This unit group also includes trainers who are employed by private training establishments, companies, community agencies and governments to deliver internal training or development courses. College teachers who are heads of departments are included in this group.

CEGEP teacher, college teacher, commercial art instructor, community college teacher, company trainer, computer training instructor, department chairperson – college, department head – CEGEP, firefighting instructor, language school instructor, teacher – institute of technology, teacher, legal assistant program, training officer – company, vocational institute teacher.

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College and other vocational instructors perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Teach students using a systematic plan of lectures, demonstrations, discussion groups, laboratory work, shop sessions, seminars, case studies, field assignments and independent or group projects
  • Develop curriculum and prepare teaching materials and outlines for courses
  • Prepare, administer and mark tests and papers to evaluate students' progress
  • Advise students on program curricula and career decisions
  • Provide individualized tutorial/remedial instructions
  • Supervise independent or group projects, field placements, laboratory work or hands-on training
  • Supervise teaching assistants
  • May provide consultation services to government, business and other organizations
  • May serve on committees concerned with matters such as budgets, curriculum revision, and course and diploma requirements.

These instructors specialize in particular fields or areas of study such as visual arts, dental hygiene, welding, engineering technology, policing, computer software, management and early childhood education.

Included Cities in Region | Service Canada Offices

Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, Bassano, Bow Island, Brooks, Cardston, Claresholm, Coaldale, Coalhurst, Fort Macleod, Magrath, Nanton, Picture Butte, Pincher Creek, Raymond, Redcliff, Taber

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Outlook & Prospects for College and Other Vocational Instructors in Lethbridge--Medicine Hat Region

The future forecast and current conditions for an occupation can vary based on location or due to changes in the economy, technology, or demand for a product or service.

Local Employment Potential Information

Table on the employment potential for College and Other Vocational Instructors in Lethbridge--Medicine Hat Region as well as in the rest of the Alberta.
Location Employment Potential Release Date
Lethbridge--Medicine Hat Region Fair 2009-05-28

Currently the chances of qualified College and Other Vocational Instructors finding employment are considered to be fair.

Job vacancies in this occupation may increase as many of these workers are expected to retire in the next few years.

Compared to other occupations, this is a relatively small occupational group in the local area with few and infrequent job opportunities.

[ Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]

Local Labour Market News

Week of Apr 01 – Apr 05, 2013

Week of Mar 18 – Mar 22, 2013

Week of Feb 18 – Feb 22, 2013

  • Community Employment Services will close their office in Medicine Hat on February 28, 2013. The closure will affect 9 employees.
  • Being Human Services has hired three full-time staff and will be working with independent contractors to deliver a transition to employment program in Medicine Hat.

Week of Nov 19 – Nov 23, 2012

[ Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]
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