Job Description

Position Information

Position Number

P02674

Position Title

Vocational Instructor

Division/Portfolio

Health and Social Development

Department/Program

Health Care Assistant

Location

Kelowna

Other Flexible Work Options

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 and supervision; student contact; student advising; evaluation and marking of student work and other functions related to instruction. Will be required to teach theory and lab classes, as well as supervise students in a variety of clinical settings.



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

1. A Bachelor's Degree of Science in Nursing. A Master's Degree is preferred.

2. Current active registration with the BCCNM is required

3. 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.

4. Two or more years recent nursing experience in long-term care or continuing care is required; five years is preferred.

5. 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.----

Preferred Qualifications

Desired Start Date

01/12/2026

Position End Date (if temporary)

08/20/2026

Schedule

Annual Salary/Hourly Rate

$71,846 to $115,129 annually. Salary placement is dependent upon qualifications and experience.

Appointment Type

Vocational - Non-Regular Full-time

Special Instructions to Applicants

This position is off campus and is located in Lillooet, BC

Employee Group

Vocational


Posting Detail Information

Competition Number

C003218

Number of Vacancies

1

Posting Open Date

09/09/2025

Posting Closing Date

10/15/2025

Open Until Filled

No


Inclusion Statement
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, AccessibilityHR@okanagan.bc.ca.