41210 – College and other vocational instructors
Lead statement
College and other vocational instructors 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 unit group.
Main 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 or remedial instruction to students who require it
- 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.
Employment requirements
- A bachelor's degree, a college diploma or demonstrated expertise in the field of instruction is required.
- A master's degree in the field of instruction may be required.
- A certificate, diploma or degree in adult education may be required.
- For instructors of trades, completion of apprenticeship training and industry or trade certification are required. Additional courses in teaching or a provincial teaching certificate may be required.
Example job titles
academic subjects teacher - college level · accounting teacher - college level · agricultural school teacher · airline customer-service instructor · apparel design teacher · appliance servicing teacher - vocational institute · applied arts teacher - college level · architectural technology instructor · automotive repair instructor - community college · Bible school teacher · bookkeeping teacher · business administration teacher · business law teacher · business subjects teacher - vocational institute · commercial subjects teacher - vocational institute · general and vocational college (CEGEP) teacher · chemical technology teacher · child-care service teacher - college level · clothing design teacher · college of applied arts and technology teacher · college instructor · college teacher · commercial art instructor · commercial art teacher · commercial vehicle driver instructor · communications teacher - college level · community planning teacher - college level · company trainer · computer-assisted drafting (CAD) instructor · computer programming instructor - college level · computer science teacher - college level · computer trainer · computer training instructor · computer training representative · correspondence school tutor · court reporting instructor · data-processing teacher - college level · dental assistant program teacher - community college · dental hygienist program teacher · department chairman/woman - community college
Wages (per hour)
| Province / territory | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $24.04 | $45.00 | $73.72 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $24.62 | $42.50 | $62.82 |
| Nova Scotia | $21.25 | $36.06 | $49.52 |
| New Brunswick | $24.04 | $37.00 | $54.89 |
| Quebec | $26.00 | $48.61 | $59.34 |
| Ontario | $24.00 | $45.00 | $110.00 |
| Manitoba | $21.00 | $39.87 | $51.68 |
| Saskatchewan | $25.38 | $47.44 | $63.07 |
| Alberta | $24.00 | $45.00 | $65.00 |
| British Columbia | $23.08 | $41.03 | $67.31 |
Source: Job Bank wages, 2025 release (ESDC). Low and high are the 10th and 90th percentiles.
Occupation details: ESDC OaSIS 2025, based on NOC 2021.