About this role
Residential Construction Instructor
Omnia Training | St. Albert, AB
Omnia Training is seeking a hands-on, industry-experienced instructor to deliver our Residential Construction Training Program, a fast-paced, jobsite-simulated training designed to prepare participants for immediate employment in the construction industry.
This program is built around real employer expectations — not classroom theory — and requires an instructor who can lead with confidence, structure, and strong trade experience.
If you are a retired construction professional, tradesperson, or handyman who still has the passion to teach, mentor, and give back to the next generation, this role may be a great fit for you. We are looking for someone who enjoys coaching others, sharing real-world knowledge, and helping individuals build confidence and skills to succeed on the job site.
About the Role
You will deliver a 5-week, full-time program (7:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday–Friday) in a simulated jobsite environment where students learn:
- General labour fundamentals and safety systems
- Concrete and site preparation basics
- Introductory plumbing and electrical awareness
- Roofing, siding, and residential construction workflows
• Capstone structure build integrating all skills
- You will be responsible for ensuring students operate at real jobsite standards, including pace, safety, teamwork, and professionalism.
- What We’re Looking For
- We are specifically looking for an instructor with multi-trade residential experience, including:
- Carpentry
- Concrete / site work experience
- Plumbing knowledge and experience
- Electrical knowledge and experience
- Experience working on residential construction projects
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver daily hands-on instruction and demonstrations
- Lead toolbox talks, FLHAs, and safety systems daily
- Supervise and coach students in real-time on tools, techniques, and productivity
- Enforce jobsite expectations (attendance, engagement, no phone policy)
- Guide students through structured projects
- Assess student performance and provide feedback
- Maintain a safe, organized, and professional training environment
- Ideal Candidate
- Strong background in residential construction
- Comfortable teaching carpentry, plumbing and electrical
- Previous mentoring, foreman, or supervisory experience preferred
• Strong communication and leadership skills
- Able to enforce structure, expectations, and accountability
- Safety-focused with knowledge of OH&S practices
- Passion for developing entry-level workers into job-ready candidates
- Why Work with Omnia Training
- Train in a real jobsite simulation environment, not a classroom
- Be part of a program directly connected to employer hiring pipelines
- Help address Alberta’s skilled labour shortage
- Work with a team that delivers 98% employment success outcomes
- Make a direct impact on participants entering the trades
- Salary based on experience