The Alberta Pipe Trades College is responsive to the educational needs of the construction and maintenance sector throughout Alberta. The school is comprised of dedicated and innovative staff committed to the success of their students.

The Alberta Pipe Trades College apprenticeship program has a need for a full-time welder instructor to present course material in the welding discipline.

Candidates for this position should be energetic leaders, have sound verbal and written communication skills, be committed to student motivation and achievement, and be oriented toward student success.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and present lessons, lectures and demonstrations to apprenticeship students.
• Demonstrate procedures and supervise practical shop assignments. Prepare, administer and grade assignments and examinations.
• Maintain student attendance, progress data and records.
• Participate in curriculum development, program reviews and course reviews.
• Manage instructional delivery and set the tone and climate for a safe and effective learning environment.
• Other related duties such as development of new instructional material and maintenance of instructional equipment.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma
• Completion of Alberta Journeyman or Inter-Provincial Red Seal
• Have an Alberta B-Pressure Welders Qualification (or be able to obtain within 6 months of hire)
• 3 to 5 years’ experience welding in the pressure vessel and piping industry would be a definite asset
• Must be proficient with the following welding processes: SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, GTAW, AOC/AOW and SAW
• Familiarity with computers
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills

Remuneration:

Salary will commensurate with education and experience plus ICI benefit package

Closing Date: November 20 ,2026

Please submit a resume and cover letter to be considered for this opportunity.
chris.waples@ept488.ca

There are seats availible for the Journeyperson to B pressure welding class running from November 16-27 2026

There are seats availible for the NAUSC cold cutting class running from November 2-4 2026

Sisters and Brothers,

Due to the overwhelming response and limited seating, registration for the Pipeline RMD Training Course is now closed.

Thank you to all of the members who applied and expressed interest in this opportunity. The strong response highlights the commitment of our membership to developing their skills and supporting the industry’s growth.

We look forward to offering additional training opportunities as pipeline work continues to expand. Stay tuned for future announcements.

Thank you,

The Quality Control Council of Canada (QCC) is now accepting applications for the 2026 Lance Yearley Scholarship, with awards of up to $2,500 available.

Eligibility

Applicants must be:

• A dependent child of a QCC member in good standing
• Graduating high school in 2026
• Entering their first year of a diploma or degree program at an accredited post-secondary institution in Fall 2026
• Please note: This scholarship is available exclusively to QCC member families.

Important Dates

• Application Deadline: July 10, 2026

Application Criteria

• Applications are evaluated based on:
• Academic achievement
• Extracurricular and volunteer involvement
• Career goals
• Essay submission

Learn More

Please review the scholarship package available at the link below for complete eligibility requirements, essay details, submission instructions, and all application requirements.