Qualifications

Education and Experience:

1. Successful completion of a related apprenticeship program and a Certificate of Apprenticeship with an Interprovincial endorsement.

2. An undergraduate degree and post secondary teaching experience are preferred; however, applicants with an equivalent combination of teaching and work experience may be considered.

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. 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Gasfitter B License
• Cross Connection Control License

Description/Duties

Okanagan College transforms lives and communities.  We are one of Canada's leading colleges.  We create outstanding educational experiences for our learners, both students and employees.  We work and learn in a welcoming and caring culture.  We are a catalyst for change through collaboration with our learners and partners.  We serve, lead and anticipate the social, economic and environmental needs of communities.

Position Title:  Vocational Instructor - Plumbing & Piping Trades (On-Call)

Competition Number:  C002945

Division/Portfolio:  Trades and Apprenticeship

Department/Program:  Plumbing

Campus/Centre:  Kelowna

Your Opportunity:

Okanagan College’s mission is to transform lives and communities, the Trades and Apprenticeship portfolio takes mentorship of the next generation very seriously. As an instructor, knowledge sharing, and mentorship is at the heart of your work. The duties and responsibilities of a Vocational Instructor include continuing excellence in one’s field, instructional and professional duties, professional developments, and service. If you would like the opportunity to pass on the skills and experience you have gained working within the Plumbing & Piping Trades industry to the current and future generations of Plumbers, Pipe Fitters, and Sprinkler Fitters, we strongly encourage you to apply to this posting.

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
• 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 OC committees
• Attendance at articulation meetings
• Representing OC at other functions
• Administrative and other duties

Professional development activity that is intended to promote teaching excellence, subject area competence, and technical competence in the area of professional or instructional expertise.

Appointment Type:  Vocational - Substitute

Appointment Start Date:  12/02/2024

Appointment End Date:  06/30/2026

Schedule:

• Given on-call nature of position, schedule and frequency of instruction may vary.
• Typical instructional day is between 6 hours to 8 hours. Typical instructional week is four days and would not exceed 30 hours.
• Location of instruction may also vary depending on program. Program could be offered at Vernon, Kelowna, and Penticton campuses.
• Initial on-call contract is setup until Jun 30, 2026 but is not a guarantee of work for the entire contract period.

Annual Salary/Hourly Rate:

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

Posting Opening Date:  10/22/2024

Posting Closing Date:  11/22/2024

APPLICATIONS:

• To apply for this position, please go to our employment site: https://www.employmentopportunities.okanagan.bc.ca and complete an on-line application. 
• All applications must be submitted through our employment site to be considered.

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, [email protected]