Substitute Instructor - Professional Cook (On-Call)

Coast Mountain College; Terrace; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Coast Mountain College invites applications for a Substitute Instructor in the Professional Cook program at the Terrace campus. The appointment will commence as soon as possible and end August 31, 2027, on an on-call basis, as required.

Salary will be in accordance with the BCGEU Instructor scale ($37.55 - $53.80 per hour) plus pay in lieu of vacation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Red Seal Professional Cook certification and Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years varied field experience as a Journeyperson and 5 years in a supervisory capacity.
• Provincial Instructor Diploma or other teaching certification and experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cover short term leaves of regular instructors.
• Facilitate learning and ensure student success.
• Course preparation, teaching and guiding students; provide feedback, correction, encouragement and direction.
• Oversee program safety during equipment operation and practical instruction.
• Complete related administrative, record keeping and monitoring activities; perform other duties as required.

Skills

Teaching

Mentoring learners

Collaborative teamwork

Communication

Safety leadership

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Provincial Instructor Diploma (preferred)

Job description

Substitute Instructor - Professional Cook (On-Call)

Job description and duties

Coast Mountain College (CMTN), Terrace campus, invites applications for a Substitute Instructor in the Professional Cook program. The appointment will commence as soon as possible and end August 31, 2027 on an on-call basis, as required. Salary will be in accordance with the BCGEU Instructor scale ($37.55 - $53.80 per hour) plus pay in lieu of vacation and benefits.

At Coast Mountain College (CMTN), we are dedicated to nurturing a vibrant and welcoming community where inclusion, diversity, equity, accessibility, and interculturalism are fundamental values and form the cornerstone for our guiding principles.

We acknowledge the historic and ongoing barriers that impact students, employees, and community members, and we are determined to identify and address these obstacles through meaningful dialogue, informed policy, and sustained action. Our institution is committed to creating an environment across all CMTN campuses where students and employees feel safe, valued, and supported.

Duties: The Substitute Instructor will cover short term leaves of regular instructors. Responsibilities include facilitating learning and ensuring student success. This includes course preparation, teaching and guiding students, providing feedback, correction, encouragement, and direction. In addition, the instructor will oversee and ensure program safety during equipment operation and practical instruction, complete the related administrative, record keeping and monitoring activities as well as other related duties as required.

Qualifications

Qualifications: Red Seal Professional Cook certification and Grade 12 or equivalent. Experience should include a minimum of 5 years’ varied field experience as a Journeyperson and 5 years in a supervisory capacity. A Provincial Instructor Diploma or other relevant teaching certification and experience are preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

• A Valid Class 5 Driver's License


• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching with the ability to motivate and mentor learners of all ages


• Knowledge/experience with experiential teaching formats and/or field schools


• Knowledge and enthusiasm for the best practices in equity, diversity, and inclusion in teaching


• Ability to function effectively across cultures, particularly with the Indigenous communities


• Demonstrated ability to work efficiently and accurately in a collaborative team environment


• Excellent organizational, communication and facilitation skills