Pharmacy Technician - Instructor

Okanagan College; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 72,000 - 115,000; Part time

Job summary

Okanagan College is seeking a Vocational Instructor in Pharmacy to join our dynamic campus community. The role focuses on instructional duties, course and program preparation, practicum placement, student advising and evaluation.

You will contribute to curriculum development and engage in professional development while supporting the college’s commitment to excellence. Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Science in Pharmacy or be a registered Pharmacy Technician, with current

Qualifications

• Must be current in the field with active licensure/registration.
• Strong teaching or instructional experience is preferred.
• Candidates should demonstrate learner-centred teaching approach.

Responsibilities

• Deliver instructional duties including teaching assignments, course prep, practicum placement and student advising.
• Engage in curriculum development, student registration tasks and related educational duties.
• Participate in professional development and service activities within the OC community.

Skills

Team player

English communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy

Registered Pharmacy Technician

Instructor’s Diploma (preferred)

Job description

When you join Okanagan College, you’re joining a team that’s transforming lives and communities.

Every course you create, every student you support and every connection you build, it all matters.

Be a part of a vibrant campus community, where the work you do every day truly makes a difference.

Desired Start Date: January 7, 2027
Position End Date: April 22, 2027
Salary Range: $71,846 to $115,129 annually; normal starting salary between $78,872 and $85,897 annually, dependent on relevant education and experience.

Bargaining Unit: Vocational
Appointment Type: Non-Regular Part-Time
Posting Closing Date: November 10, 2026

Candidate must be current in the field and possess current sterile certification.

Your Opportunity

• The duties and responsibilities of a Vocational Instructor include continuing excellence in one’s field, instructional and professional duties, professional development and service.

Functions and Duties

• Instructional duties may include any or all of the following: instructional (teaching assignments); course and program preparation and revision; practicum placement; student contact; student advising; evaluation and marking of student work and other functions related to instruction.

• Professional duties may include any or all of the following: curriculum development, student registration and pre registration duties.

• Professional development is activity intended to promote teaching excellence, subject area competence and technical competence in the area of professional or instructional expertise.

• Service may include any or all of the following: school visitations; participation on OC committees; attendance at articulation meetings; representing OC at other function; administrative and other duties

Education and Experience

• A Bachelor’s Degree of Science in Pharmacy, or a Registered Pharmacy Technician.

• Current active registration with the College of Pharmacists of BC.

• An Instructor’s Diploma is preferred, and will be required following appointment in accordance with the Collective Agreement.

• Five or more years of relevant experience in an acute care pharmacy setting or a retail pharmacy setting.

• Several years recent teaching experience is an asset.

Skills and Abilities

• Candidates must be committed to a team approach, demonstrate good written and oral English skills and have good interpersonal skills. The ideal candidate will have an exceptional teaching record with demonstrated learner-centred teaching philosophy. Successful applicants will be an integral part of the team that will help Okanagan College realize the promise of a world-class college. Candidates will be comfortable in a computerized environment and demonstrate knowledge of programs relevant to their discipline. The successful applicant will be able to encourage communication between students and faculty.

Our Values

• Students first. Creating meaningful life-long educational opportunities of the highest quality for alumni, current, and future students is at the heart of everything we do.
• Community. We are one College. We enthusiastically embrace the opportunity to work with, learn from, and support everyone we encounter collaboratively and collegially.
• Respect. We welcome, embrace, and celebrate that which make us unique in creating an environment in which every individual is valued, affirming our commitment to human dignity for all.
• Courage. We are courageous in our actions in areas that contribute to positive change in our communities and beyond. We have the courage to be vulnerable. We are truthful, sincere, and act ethically with honesty and fairness.
• Relationships. We steward meaningful relationships built on a foundation of reciprocity. We are compassionate, empathic, and care for the holistic well-being of students, employees, community members, and the land.
• Distinction. We choose activities in which we can achieve excellence and positively impact society.

Okanagan College is committed to increasing the equitable and inclusive participation of marginalized people in all aspects of college life. We welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black People, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, people with disabilities and people with diverse gender identities or expressions. People with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, [e-mail].