Coordinator, Pathways Trades/access and Inclusion

**Coordinator, Pathways Trades/Access and Inclusion**:
FACP faculty members prepare students for success in a wide range of post-secondary programs, workplaces, and communities. They support and empower students towards growth and change. They contribute to the culture of the Faculty through energetic teaching, scholarship and institutional service. Faculty members must be committed to inclusivity and diversity, and they play a critical role in building the capacity of the Faculty.
- Employment Group
- BCGEU
- Position Number
- 00322
- Division
- Faculty of Academic and Career Preparation
- Department
- Adult Basic Education Nanaimo
- Campus
- Location
- Nanaimo, British Columbia
- Country
- Canada
- Appointment Type
- temporary full-time
- Workload
- 35 non-instructional hours per week. Monday to Friday, 7 hours per day.
- Pay Level
- BCGEU: $71,846 - $115,129 per annum (prorated if part-time).
- Starting Salary
- Faculty are placed on the BCGEU salary scale based on education, experience and placement criteria as outlined in the Collective Agreement, to an initial maximum of $89,412 per annum
- Appointment Start Date
- 05-Jan-2026
- Appointment End Date
- 28-Aug-2026
- Additional Information
- Appointment may end early or be extended.
- Applicant Documents
- CV/Resume, Cover Letter, Qualifications, Name and contact information of recent supervisors willing to provide a reference
- Posted Date
- 27-Nov-2025
- Closing Date
- 03-Dec-2025
- Job Reference
- 2841

**Duties**:
Reporting to the Dean of the Faculty of Academic and Career Preparation (FACP), the Pathways Trades/Access and Inclusion Coordinator serves as a member of the Pathways team within the Faculty of Academic and Career Preparation and the larger Vancouver Island University community. Pathways is an externally funded program that helps students transition from developmental studies (ABE/ELL) into university programs in high-demand career fields. There are multiple streams of Pathways, encompassing a variety of academic, health and trades focussed programs, each with its own resources.

Building upon previous Pathways initiatives seeking to make learning visible and relevant at every stage of study, the Coordinator will be responsible for working with VIU stakeholders, community partners, First Nations and students in each of VIU's campus regions to enact cohort-based pilot program deliveries within the current academic year.

The Coordinator will ensure students with individual learning challenges, diverse cultural and varied educational backgrounds are welcomed and supported in the Program. They will have a strong knowledge of adult education practices, trauma informed pedagogy, Indigenous ways of knowing and being, and a willingness and demonstrated ability to mentor team members and students collaboratively with community partners. Familiarity with VIU programs is essential.

For the complete list of duties, please see the key responsibilities document.

**Required Qualifications**:

- Master's Degree in a relevant field from an appropriately accredited institution.
- Experience working in one or more VIU programs.
- Experience in program coordination.
- Proven experience building relationships with other departments and employees and knowledge and/or experience in ABE and ELL programs and courses.
- Proven experience building respectful reciprocal relationships with community partners.
- Demonstrated ability to develop responsive curriculum with well defined learning outcomes and associated resources.
- Proven experience developing and delivering workshops, presentations, and activities.
- Ability to plan, assess, and evaluate programs.
- Ability to provide leadership and guidance to administrative support staff and students.
- Strong sense of empathy and ability to connect with diverse individuals.
- Experience in trauma informed pedagogy.
- Responsiveness to unexpected and rapid changes in environment and student base.
- Ability to adapt program structures rapidly.
- Demonstrated high level of oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent planning and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to take initiative.
- Demonstrated ability to manage budgets and operate within strict financial conditions.
- Computer proficiency is required.

**Preferred Qualifications**:

- Experience working with newcomer populations and their supporting organizations.
- VIU is pleased to offer eligible employees a comprehensive benefit plan; ample paid holiday time; professional development opportunities and a desirable pension plan. As part of the VIU campus community, our employees work with supportive colleagues within an encouraging environment and are provided with the tools and training that promote learning and development. The perks of VIU employment are multiple, and include well-being initiatives and services, strategic discounts, and flexible work opportunities._

**Note**:
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