Hours of Work: 0-25 hours per week
Job Status: Casual, Permanent
Wage: $29 - $31 per hour
Location: On-Site, Barrie Ontario
Competition Number: 2026-018
CTS Canadian Career College is seeking a knowledgeable and student-focused Paralegal Instructor to deliver engaging, career-oriented legal education to future paralegals. The successful candidate will use their industry experience to teach core legal concepts, tribunal procedures, ethics, and professional practices while fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment that promotes student success.
This role is ideal for a licensed Paralegal in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario who is passionate about mentorship and professional development. Candidates must possess a minimum of 2 years of paralegal experience; prior adult teaching experience is considered an asset. For candidates who do not yet meet the adult education requirement, CTS is committed to professional growth and will cover the cost of an approved adult learning course for the successful incumbent.
Duties and Responsibilities
Academic
1.0 Ensure students are being taught in accordance with approved curriculum
2.0 Foster an environment of co-operation and co-ordination among instructional staff
3.0 Participate in the student appeal process when required
Administrative
4.0 Assist with tracking student hours in accordance with college procedures
5.0 Attend graduation ceremonies
6.0 Implement and follow the policies and procedures established by the College
7.0 Participate in meetings with staff when required
8.0 Participate in student orientations
9.0 Maintain proper records of student meetings
10.0 Submit monthly reports to the program coordinator
Instructional
11.0 Teach students using a systematic plan that consists of lectures, demonstrations, discussion groups, interactive activities, independent and group projects
12.0 Inform students, beforehand, of the basis upon which their performance will be evaluated; 13.0 Organize and effectively use classroom time
14.0 Use instruction techniques/methods that recognize and take into account needs and learning capacities of students
15.0 Modify techniques during instruction in response to the needs of the students
16.0 Assist students in developing efficient learning skills and work habits
17.0 Ensure all course objectives and modules are taught according to the program schedules
18.0 Implement course outlines and daily breakdowns
19.0 Modify course outlines in light of the needs of the students
20.0 Establish an appropriate atmosphere in the classroom which is conducive to learning 21.0 Maintain fair, firm and consistent discipline with the students
22.0 Regularly monitor student progress and adjust courses accordingly
23.0 Prepare teaching materials and outlines for courses
24.0 Prepare, administer and mark tests and papers to evaluate students' progress
25.0 Provide individualized tutorial or remedial instruction to students who require it
26.0 Supervise independent or group projects
27.0 Base the evaluation of students on the guidelines established by the College
28.0 Ensure that the evaluation of students is appropriate;
29.0 Keep accurate and complete records of student performance
30.0 Ensure all evaluation records are regularly updated on the college’s electronic server; 31.0 Prepare final examinations in accordance with guidelines established on the course outline 32.0 Provide timely feedback to students regarding academic progress
Other
33.0 Maintain complete and accurate documentation in areas of responsibility
34.0 Other duties as assigned by Supervisor
Qualifications
Education
The successful candidate will hold a paralegal diploma. Preference will be given to candidates that have more formal training in accounting. Accounting designations are considered an asset but are not required.
Experience
The successful candidate requires a minimum of 24 months of working experience in their field of study to qualify as an industry instructor. Additional experience may be considered in place of formal education. Law Society of Ontario (LSO) requires instructors to have a minimum of two (2) years of teaching experience to be eligible.*
*The College will provide the incumbent with an adult education course required by the LSO in exchange for this requirement if they do not possess the required teaching experience.
Knowledge
i. Familiar with Career Colleges
ii. Ontario Career Colleges Act
iii. Accessibility of Ontarians Disability Act - Customer Service Standard
Skills
i. Microsoft Office Suite
ii. Moodle
iii. Google Mail, Docs, and Calendar
Abilities
i. Work with competing priorities and deadlines
ii. Deliver lectures
iii. Conduct yourself professionally at all times
iv. Communicate with internal staff and external community members
Working Conditions
i. Position location: Barrie, Ontario
ii. Work environment: Classroom
iii. Hours of work: Up to 25 hours per week
iv. Schedule of work: 5 hours per day, schedule to be determined by the Campus Director
Compensation
The successful candidate can expect a starting range between $29.00 - $31.00 per hour.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Please submit your cover letter and resume to [email protected] and identify the position and location that you are applying for in the subject line.
CTS Canadian Career College and Modern College of Hairstyling and Esthetics is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Types: Part-time, Casual, Permanent
Pay: $29.00-$31.00 per hour
Experience:
- Paralegal Teaching: 1 year (preferred)
- Paralegal: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Registered License with the LSO (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Barrie, ON
