Join our Team
NewMakeIt is hiring! NewMakeIt thrives with a dynamic team. We are looking for for skilled enthusiastic instructors to teach our unique and creative workshops and engaged students to help out.
We are looking to fill an exciting contract position now!
Level 1 General Carpentry Instructor (Part-Time, Temporary)
As a Level 1 General Carpentry Instructor, you will be providing training to three cohorts on a part-time basis from June to September 2025, as per a curriculum that complies with Skilled Trades Ontario requirements for pre-apprenticeship training. In this role, you will deliver foundational carpentry instruction to students, combining classroom theory with hands-on training, and ensuring a safe and engaging learning environment. Crucially, as per NewMakeIt's mission, you will be passionate about helping entrepreneurs, visionaries, and innovators.
Get more details here: Level 1 General Carpentry Instructor
If you are interested in applying, please send your resume to info@yorkregionmakers.com. Applications are being accepted now. Please note that we will review all resumes, however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.
SUMMER STUDENTS
Every year we hire Summer students through the Canada Summer Jobs student program. These positions are full-time (35 hours) per week and are for candidates aged 15-30. Applications are accepted in April of each year.
Summer 2025, we are actively hiring two positions!
Facility Attendant: You will play an essential role in ensuring the makerspace runs smoothly and trouble-free. Get more details here: Facility Attendant
Marketing Assistant: You will work closely with our marketing team to assist in the planning, execution and analysis of marketing campaigns across various channels. Get more details here: Marketing Assistant
If you are interested in applying, please send your resume to info@yorkregionmakers.com.
CO-OP STUDENTS
We work with various school across York Region to offer coop placements. If you are interested in joining us as a coop student, please ask your Coop teacher for more details.
INSTRUCTORS
As an instructor, you will be responsible for overall design, planning, implementation and delivery of curriculum for specified workshops. These workshops could run either year-round or seasonally. The instructor will also be responsible for taking attendance, teaching the class and / or workshop, and reporting any issues, concerns or developments to the Learning Coordinator.
We have openings for workshops in these areas:
- Woodworking – Project workshops that make use of, and certification classes that teach safe operation of equipment including; table saw, thickness planer, jointer, drill press, sanders, hand tools etc.
- Digital Fabrication – Certification classes that teach safe and proper usage of equipment including; laser machines and 3D printers.
- Metalworking – Project workshops that make use of, and certification classes that teach safe operation of equipment including; metal lathe, metal mill, drill press, grinders, MIG / TIG welders, box and pan brake, metal shear etc.
- CNC – Project workshops that make use of, and certification classes that teach safe operation of equipment including; CNC router and CNC Mill.
- CAD / CAM / Graphics Software – Skills classes that teach use of software such as; AutoDesk Fusion 360, SolidWorks, SketchUp, AutoCAD, On CorelDraw, Adobe Photoshop / Illustrator, Inkscape
- Craftwork – Project workshops that teach skills in the areas of; textiles, woodcraft, papercraft, pottery, glass, jewellery etc.
Requirements:
- Ideally one to two years minimum of teaching experience related to the workshop they are instructing.
- Work experience of at least one-half to three years in the area hired to instruct.
- Excellent customer service, communication, leadership, and organizational skills and sensitivity to interact with a diversity of participants in a courteous and efficient manner.
- Current Standard First Aid and CPR-C certification an asset.
- Availability to work flexible hours including daytime, evenings and weekends.