MLA Instructor - Abbotsford Campus

Western Community College; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health care

Vision care

Dental care

Job summary

Western Community College is seeking a qualified Medical Laboratory Assistant instructor for the Abbotsford Campus. This in-person position involves delivering lectures and hands-on labs, guiding student learning, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

The role requires MLA certification with 2+ years of related work experience, and teaching experience is preferred. For lab components, MLT certification is required. Initial contract is fixed-term with potential extension or transition.

Qualifications

• Certified Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) certification with 2+ years of relevant work experience.
• Teaching/training experience in medical laboratory field preferred.
• For the teaching lab component, Certified Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) qualification is required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality instruction for the MLA program in accordance with industry standards.
• Support student learning, progress, and practical skill development.
• Assess student performance and provide constructive feedback and records.

Job description

Job Description

Western Community College is a privately held provider of post-secondary education in British Columbia, offering a Bachelor of Hospitality Management degree program and more than 67 career training diploma and certificate programs in the fields of business, accounting, healthcare, education, hospitality, information technology, legal studies, and warehousing, using industry-based, market-driven curricula. We provide a dynamic, collaborative, and engaging learning environment to our students with a very high standard of community-driven post-secondary education.

Western Community College has been a pioneer in offering various healthcare programs. WCC invites applications from eligible and experienced candidates for the position of Instructor for the Medical Laboratory Assistant Program.

Position Overview

Job Title: MLA Instructor -Abbotsford Campus

WCC is currently seeking qualified and experienced Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) Instructors for our Abbotsford campus. The successful candidate(s) will be responsible for delivering high-quality instruction, supporting student learning and academic progress, and contributing to the development of students' knowledge and practical skills in accordance with applicable industry and professional standards.

• Work Location: Abbotsford Campus, British Columbia (In-person)
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
• Hours: Up to 5.5 hours per day / 27.5 hours per week
• Initial Contract Period: October 27, 2026, or November 12, 2026, depending on the candidate’s availability and course scheduling. Regular instruction is expected to continue through February 2027, with practicum visits and related responsibilities continuing into March 2027.
• Initial Employment Type: Part-time, Fixed-Term Contract, with the potential for extension, renewal, or transition to an ongoing/open contract for future cohorts, subject to program needs, enrollment, performance, and mutual agreement.

Scheduling Note: The weekly hours may vary, and there may be occasional gaps or weeks with reduced instructional hours during the contract period. Certain specialized short courses or components of the program, such as ECG and MLT-specific instruction, may be delivered by instructors with the appropriate specialized qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the development, review, and delivery of curriculum in alignment with BCSLS competencies for Medical Laboratory Assistants.
• Deliver engaging, effective, and student-centered instruction to support a positive learning experience.
• Provide instruction in both theoretical and practical components of the Medical Laboratory Assistant Program, as applicable.
• Participate in the academic progress of students through ongoing evaluation, assessment, and constructive feedback.
• Monitor student performance and provide appropriate academic support to promote student success.
• Maintain accurate student attendance, assessment, and academic records as required.
• Collaborate with academic and administrative stakeholders to support a high-quality learning environment.
• Maintain a professional, respectful, inclusive, and supportive classroom and laboratory environment.
• Contribute to curriculum development and continuous improvement initiatives as required.
• Stay current with developments in the medical laboratory field and incorporate relevant industry practices into teaching.
• Contribute to and support a healthy, collegial, and scholarly work environment through professional practice and ongoing professional development.
• Perform other instructional and academic duties related to the program as required.

Qualifications

• Certified Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) with more than 2 years of relevant work experience.
• Previous teaching, training, or instructional experience in the medical laboratory field is preferred.
• For the teaching laboratory component, the required qualification is Certified Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT).

Contract Type and Future Opportunities

The positions will initially be offered as fixed-term, part-time contracts for the current cohort, as outlined above. However, WCC intends to continue the instructor engagement for future cohorts, subject to student enrollment, program needs, performance, and mutual agreement.

Depending on program requirements and enrollment, the engagement may be extended, renewed, or transitioned to an ongoing/open contract by mutual agreement.

Benefits

• Extended health care
• Vision care
• Dental care

Work Location: Abbotsford Campus (In-person).