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Vocational Instructor - Plumbing & Piping Trades (On-Call)
Job Summary
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]
About Okanagan College
With a history dating back to 1963, Okanagan College has been embedded in the social, cultural and economic fabric of the region for over a half-century. The institution provides post-secondary education and training to the Okanagan, Shuswap and Similkameen regions and has a strong reputation for excellence in learning and teaching through its wide range of academic, career, continuing education, developmental, trades and vocational programs.
The College’s catchment area extends from Osoyoos and Princeton in the south and west to Mica Creek and Revelstoke in the north, covering an area of 37,750 km2 and serving a population of nearly 400,000 people. Each year, approximately 16,000 domestic and international students attend Okanagan College in programs spanning Arts, Science, Business Administration, Health and Social Development, Trades and
Apprenticeship, Adult Upgrading and in niche areas such as Viticulture, Animation and Sustainable Building Technology. Also offering vocational training, Okanagan College is the second largest trades training institution in B.C.
The latest chapter in Okanagan College’s history began in 2005, when Okanagan University College evolved into two separate institutions: Okanagan College and UBC Okanagan. Okanagan College has since grown significantly, with rapid expansion in almost all program areas.
Known for its easily identifiable red logo, the College’s brand has taken a firm hold in the business and social fabric of the region. Many have attributed this to the College’s focus on partnerships and outreach, while meeting student, community and employer needs. With an annual operating budget of over $125 million and more than 1,000 employees, OC is a significant contributor to the regional economy.