Desired Start Date: September 22, 2026
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
Type of appointment: Regular Full-Time
Closing date: August 20, 2026
Schedule: Classes typically held Monday to Friday, 6 hours per day. Please note this will be an afternoon/evening position. A typical instructional week consists of 27.5 hours of instructional time and 2.5 hours of non-student contact time.
Preferred Qualifications: Please note that, as per Article 36 of the BCGEU Vocational Instructors Collective Agreement, all employees on regular appointment, except those employees exempted from this provision by OC, will be required to obtain the BC Provincial Instructor's Diploma, valid BC Teacher's Certificate appropriate to the instructional assignment, or equivalent qualification as determined by OC within a maximum of two years from date of appointment in the regular appointment category. This period may be extended by OC because of extenuating circumstances.
Special Instructions to applicant: Please note: this position is externally funded and is subject to operational needs and is based on the length of the specific contract and whether such contract is renewed. Current funding is possible until Aug 31, 2029
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
- pre registration duties
- Service may include any or all of the following:
- school visitations
- participation on Okanagan College (OC) committees
- attendance at articulation meetings
- representing OC at other function
- administrative and other duties
- Professional development is activity intended to promote teaching excellence, subject area competence and technical competence in the area of professional or instructional expertise.
Education and Experience- A valid Canadian Aircraft Maintenance Engineer License (Maintenance "M1"/"M2" rating).
- An undergraduate degree and post-secondary teaching experience are preferred; however, applicants with an equivalent combination of teaching and work experience may be considered. Aviation teaching experience would be an asset.
- 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 in some or all of the following:
- Fixed wing maintenance experience on general aviation and/or large transport category aircraft
- Rotary maintenance experience in light, intermediate, medium or heavy helicopters.
- Aircraft structural repair experience related to sheet metal, and composites
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.
