Desired Start Date: November 23, 2026
Position End Date: July 30, 2027
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
Appointment Type: Non-Regular Full-Time
Posting Closing Date: November 15, 2026
Instructors may be required to work in the Practical Nursing program or the Health Care Assistant program, depending on operational needs.
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; 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- A Bachelor's Degree in Nursing. A Master's Degree is preferred. A Diploma in Nursing may be considered with relevant experience.
- Current active registration with the BCCNM is required.
- An Instructor's Diploma is preferred, and will be required following appointment in accordance with the Collective Agreement.
- Five or more years experience in Acute, Long Term and /or Community Care is required. Experience in pediatrics, mental health or obstetrics may be an asset.
- Recent teaching experience 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.
