Term Instructors – Environmental Resources Technology

Nicola Valley Institute of Technology; Cache Creek; On-site; CAD 6,500 - 8,700; Part time

Job summary

Nicola Valley Institute of Technology seeks Term Instructors to teach Environmental Resources Technology courses in Cache Creek for the 2026–2027 session. The positions are sessional and begin November 2026, ending November 2027, subject to enrolment.

Candidates should hold a Master’s degree in a related field (Bachelor’s considered with experience), with a strong commitment to Indigenous knowledge, community engagement, and student success. Preference given to RPFs and indigenous connections.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field is required.
• Bachelor’s degree with relevant experience may be considered.
• RPF designation is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills are essential.
• Strong connections within Indigenous / First Nations communities are valued.
• Ability to work in a student-centered team.

Responsibilities

• Teach term courses in Environmental Resources Technology in Cache Creek.
• Develop course materials, assessments and student supports.
• Contribute to Community Education and NVIT initiatives.
• Collaborate with Indigenous communities and NVIT staff.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Teaching ability

Team player

Indigenous knowledge

Education

Master’s degree in related field

Bachelor’s degree with relevant experience considered

RPF designation preferred

Job description

Employment Opportunity

Term Instructors – Environmental Resources Technology (Cache Creek)

Type: Term
Opening Date For Accepting Applications: September 24, 2026
Resume Review: October 8, 2026
Position Start Date: November 2026
Salary $7,600.00 per section
Contact: Human Resources
Email: [e-mail]
Phone: [phone]
Address: NVIT
4155 Belshaw St.
Merritt, BC, V1K 1R1

NVIT anticipates a need for Term Instructors within the Environmental Natural Resources Technology program for Community Education in Cache Creek, BC and invites applications from qualified candidates. This will be a sessional term opportunity anticipated to begin November 2026 and end November 2027 course offerings are subject to sufficient student enrolment. Applicants should indicate which courses they are interested in and qualified to teach.

Courses

• ENRT 110 – Intro to Natural Resources
• ENRT 141 – Aboriginal People & the Land
• ENRT 150 – Silvis & Dendrology
• ENRT 155 – Soil Science
• ENRT 160 – Field Survey I
• MATH 140 – Technical Mathematics
• COMM 140 – Technical Writing
• COMP 140 – Geographic Information Systems
• ENRT 145 – Fire Ecology
• ENRT 165 – Field Surveys II
• ENRT 170 – Principles of Ecology
• SCIE 140 – Ethnoscience

Course listings with specific course details can be found: https://www.nvit.ca/programs/courses/#sec-4

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in a related field, (Bachelor’s Degree with relevant experience considered).
• Registered Professional Forester (RPF) preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Strong connections and roots within Indigenous / First Nations communities preferred.
• Ability to work effectively as part of high functioning, student-focused team.
• Strong passion and commitment to learners and learning.
• Excellent teaching and human relations skills.
• Faculty members are expected to contribute positively to the life of the school and community.
• Demonstrated excellent teaching and human relations skills – faculty members are expected to contribute positively to the life of the school and community.
• Strong connections and roots within Indigenous / First Nations communities.
• Demonstrated understanding of Indigenous ways of knowing
• Understanding of Canada’s colonial history and the devastating impacts on Indigenous peoples and Indigenous ways of being and knowing.
• Practice from a holistic, culturally safe and trauma-informed lens.
• Knowledge of and appreciation for Indigenous languages and cultures, and Indigenous lived experiences.
• Proven ability to build collaborative working relationships to achieve outcomes in the best interest of students and NVIT.
• A demonstrated commitment to quality service to students and the public.