Vocational Instructor - Heavy Mechanical Trades - On-Call

Okanagan College; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 78,872 - 115,129; Part time

Job summary

Okanagan College is looking for a Vocational Instructor to join its vibrant community. The role involves creating engaging courses, supporting students, and contributing to curriculum development in a collaborative environment. The position offers a starting salary range of $78,872 to $85,897, depending on qualifications and experience.

Applicants should possess a related apprenticeship certification and post-secondary teaching experience, valuing inclusive participation across diverse backgrounds. The college promotes a supportive work culture committed to equity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a related apprenticeship program.
• Post-secondary teaching experience is preferred.
• An Instructor's Diploma or valid BC Teacher's Certificate is required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality instruction to students.
• Prepare course materials and evaluate student performance.
• Participate in curriculum development and professional development activities.

Skills

Teaching skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Computer proficiency

Education

Undergraduate degree

Certificate of Apprenticeship with Interprovincial endorsement

Instructor's Diploma or BC Teacher's Certificate

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: July 1, 2026

Position End Date: June 30, 2028

Salary range: $71,846 to $115,129 with normal starting salary between $78,872 and $85,897 annually, dependent on relevant education and experience.

Bargaining unit: Vocational

Type of appointment: Non-regular Substitute

Schedule

Given on-call nature of position, schedule and frequency of instruction may vary. Typical instructional day is 7.5 hours long. Typical instructional week is four days and would not exceed 30 hours. Initial on-call contract is setup until Jun 30, 2028 but is not a guarantee of work for the entire contract period. Work can be anywhere from one day to several weeks.

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; 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

• Successful completion of a related apprenticeship program and a Certificate of Apprenticeship with an Interprovincial endorsement.
• An undergraduate degree and post-secondary teaching experience are preferred; however, applicants with an equivalent combination of teaching and work experience may be considered.
• An Instructor's Diploma or valid BC Teacher's Certificate appropriate to the instructional assignment is preferred and will be required following appointment in accordance with the Collective Agreement.
• Six to ten years recent relevant experience.

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.

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].