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Vocational Instructor - Health Care Assistant (On-Call)

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Evenings may be scheduled, as required. Travel may be required between campuses.
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Competition Details

Position Information

Position Number P00044
Position Title Vocational Instructor - Health Care Assistant (On-Call)
Division/Portfolio Health and Social Development
Department/Program Health Care Assistant
Location Penticton
Other Flexible Work Options
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 and supervision; student contact; student advising; evaluation and marking of student work and other functions related to instruction. Will be required to teach theory and lab classes, as well as supervise students in a variety of clinical settings.

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
1. Nursing education and certification required. Master’s Degree in Nursing is preferred.

2. Current full registration with the BCCNM as an RN, RPN, or LPN.

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. Two or more years recent nursing experience in long-term care or continuing care is required; five years is preferred.

4. Several years recent teaching experience is 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.
Preferred Qualifications
Desired Start Date 04/10/2024
Position End Date (if temporary)
Schedule
Monday – Friday, up to 30 hours per week. Some evenings may be required, depending on schedule.
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
Evenings may be scheduled, as required. Travel may be required between campuses.
Applicants wishing to be considered for multiple postings must apply for each individual posting.
Employee Group Vocational
Posting Detail Information

Competition Number C002748
Posting Open Date 03/25/2024
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, AccessibilityHR@okanagan.bc.ca.

Supplemental Questions

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    • Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)
    • BCCPA.ca
    • BCLA.bc.ca
    • castanet.net
    • CAUT
    • CICAN
    • collegesinstitutes.ca
    • educationcanada.com
    • Eluta
    • Facebook
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    • Higher Education
    • HRMA.ca
    • ica.bc.ca
    • indeed.ca
    • IndigenousCareers.org
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    • Job Bank
    • kijiji.ca
    • linkedin.com
    • Newsletter/E-subscribe
    • Newspaper
    • okanagan.bc.ca
    • payroll.ca
    • Senior Women Academic Administrators of Canada (SWAAC)
    • Tradestrainingbc.ca
    • universityaffairs.ca
    • WorkBC.ca
  2. What is the highest level of education attained?
    • GED
    • High School Diploma
    • Diploma/Trade
    • Bachelor's Degree
    • Master's Degree
    • PhD
  3. * Do you currently work, or have you worked for Okanagan College?
    • Yes
    • No
  4. If yes, please enter your 9-digit employee ID#.

    (Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents
  1. Resume/CV
  2. Cover Letter
  3. References
Optional Documents
  1. Other Document 1
  2. Other Document 2
  3. Other Document 3