Instructional Assistant C, Culinary Arts

Pclass # S9891
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Position Summary This position is responsible for assisting classroom instructors in the performance of their duties by performing a wide variety of duties including preparing/maintaining instructional materials and supplies, setting up classroom demonstrations, overseeing students and providing other general clerical support
Duties & Responsibilities

• Assists instructors in the operation of courses; prepares, sets up and assists with classroom demonstrations and/or events; prepares instructional support material; supervises and assists students with lab projects; and marks student assignments/examinations as required.

• Monitors, maintains and orders inventory of program supplies. Conducts periodic inventory counts.

• Issues equipment and supplies to students and instructors and maintains storage areas in a clean, orderly and safe fashion.

• Provides assistance to customers as necessary, answers questions and accepts orders.

• Performs quality control of all products ensuring specifications meet established requirements.

• Provides general administrative support, inputs data into the computer system, creates and maintains schedules.

• May prepare purchase and requisitions orders and assist with receiving and processing of inventory supplies.

• Provides coverage for other Instruction Assistants during vacations.

• Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications Education and Experience

• Grade 12 including Grade 12 English, Mathematics and computer/keyboarding skills and Journeyman’s Red Seal certificate, Cook’s trade qualification and 4 years’ related industry experience or an equivalent combination of training and/or experience may be substituted for the required qualifications.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a member of a team. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, faculty and outside customers.
• Good organization and time management skills skills with the ability to prioritize and manage several time-sensitive issues at any given time. Works effectively in fast-paced, physically active and generally stressful environment.
• Ability to function professionally, pleasantly and efficiently during periods of high stress.
• Knowledge of procedures, techniques and methodologies of classroom management involved in providing instruction support services.
• Demonstrated knowledge of program content and instructional material.
• Sound knowledge of classroom management techniques.
• Ability to effectively assist instructors with lab and classroom set-up and demonstrate techniques as requested.
• Ability to relieve supervisors of routine day-to-day administrative matters.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written and spoken English.
• Computer experience with proficiency in MS Word and Excel.
• Ability to lift up to 20kg.

Salary Range - Prorated based on FTE PAYGRADE 22 – $30.17 to $35.92 hourly rate ($2,150 to $2,514 bi-weekly rate)
Posting Detail Information

Employment Group Support Staff (CUPE)
Type of Position Temporary
Employment Type Full Time
Department CULINARY ARTS
Primary Location - This position may require you to work at all VCC locations. Downtown
Is this posting only for internal applicants? No
Desired Start Date - May be subject to change 10/27/2025
Position End Date - For Temporary Positions 01/11/2027
Vacation Blackout Dates NA
Number of Hours per Week 35
Work Schedule - Hours may vary according to the needs of the Department MONDAY-FRIDAY 6:30 AM – 2:00 PM
OR
MONDAY-THURSDAY 1:30 PM – 9:00 PM W/ FRIDAY 7:00 AM – 2:30 PM
OR AS REQUIRED BY THE DEPARTMENT
Eligible for Fortnight No
Special Instructions to Applicant Vancouver Community College is committed to maintaining a work force that represents the diverse community we serve and we encourage all qualified applicants
Posting Open Date 10/22/2025
Posting Close Date 11/05/2025
Is this a pooled posting? No