Vocational Instructor

Position Information

Position Number

P01747

Position Title

Vocational Instructor - Sampler Programs (On-Call)

Division/Portfolio

Trades and Apprenticeship

Department/Program

Trades Contract Activity

Location

Kelowna

Other Flexible Work Options

Any Okanagan College Location

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
• 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.

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

Red Seal in one or more of the following trades: Automotive Service Technician, Carpenter, Electrician, Plumber, Sheet Metal Worker, and/or Welder.

Desired Start Date

01/05/2026

Position End Date (if temporary)

06/30/2026

Schedule

Given on-call nature of position, schedule and frequency of instruction may vary.

Programs are typically ten to twelve weeks in length, however, length of appointment would depend on the type of coverage required. Incumbent would be instructing class of high school students in a variety of different trades.

Typical instructional week is Monday to Friday, 6 hours per day and would not exceed 30 hours. Program may be taught on the Kelowna, Penticton, Vernon, Salmon Arm, or high school location within the Okanagan.

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.

Appointment Type

Vocational - Substitute

Special Instructions to Applicants

Employee Group

Vocational

Posting Detail Information

Competition Number

C003283

Number of Vacancies

1-3

Posting Open Date

11/27/2025

Posting Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

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,