Join Our Instructor Team at NWLEA!

Are you looking to leverage your years of experience in law enforcement, corrections, or a related profession? Do you want to share your knowledge with the next generation of law enforcement professionals? Interested in supplementing your income and pursuing a flexible and meaningful post-retirement career?

Northwest Law Enforcement Academy (NWLEA) is always looking to expand our team of expert instructors. Whether you have years of teaching experience or are just beginning to explore instructional work, we welcome interest from credible professionals who want to contribute to the education and professional development of law enforcement candidates and working professionals.

Who We’re Looking For

We are seeking candidates with:

• Practical experience in law enforcement, corrections, customs, or related fields
• Instructional experience (preferred, but not required)
• Strong ethics and professionalism
• Clear and effective communication skills
• Reliability, commitment, and a willingness to collaborate with our team

Teaching Opportunities

Instructors may be considered for:

• The Law Enforcement Diploma Program (View Curriculum Topics)
• Custom Training and Professional Development for outside agencies (View Examples of Professional Development Courses)

The scope of instruction includes classroom-based topics, practical hands-on sessions, and potentially off-site or online delivery. We are especially interested in those who can both deliver existing material and develop new, high-quality content aligned with NWLEA standards.

Instructor Expectations

• Deliver classroom and/or hands-on instruction at a high level of professionalism
• Teach from provided lesson plans or help develop new content
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in teaching approaches
• Maintain ethical standards and contribute positively to the learning environment

Compensation

This is subcontracted work. Instructors are compensated for:

• Teaching time (hourly rate varies by course)
• Development and administrative time, where applicable

Support and Materials

NWLEA provides existing teaching materials for all established courses. Instructors are encouraged to make the content their own, as long as it remains consistent with academy standards.

Representing the Academy

Instructors may also be considered for custom or outside agency training opportunities, with prior approval from NWLEA administration.

Application Process

To apply, please send the following:

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Letters of reference and/or recommendations
• Optional: examples of past training delivery or course content
• Linked In profile (if you have one)

Send applications to Randy.LaHaie@northwestlaw.ca or contact us by phone at (204) 953-8300. Qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview.

Our Search To Build Our Team Is Ongoing

Northwest Law Enforcement Academy is constantly on the hunt for qualified and compatible instructors and staff to bring more depth, diversity and high quaity instruction to our students and clients. There is no deadline. NWLEA is continuously building its team of qualified and capable instructors.

If you think you’d be a good fit to join or team, or you’d like more information about our Academy to help you make your decision, give us a call or fire us an email at Randy.LaHaie@northwestlaw.ca.

To learn more about NWLEA and our mission, click here.