Vocational Instructor at Okanagan College

Position Information

Position Number P01424
Position Title Vocational Instructor
Division/Portfolio Health and Social Development
Department/Program Pharmacy Technician
Location Kelowna
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. A Bachelor’s Degree of Science in Pharmacy, or a Registered Pharmacy Technician.

2. Current active registration with the College of Pharmacists of BC.

3. An Instructor’s Diploma is preferred, and will be required following appointment in accordance with the Collective Agreement.

4. Five or more years of relevant experience in an acute care pharmacy setting or a retail pharmacy setting.

5. 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-centered 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 This position is approximately 12-15 hours per week.
Sterile Compounding skills required
Desired Start Date 01/06/2026
Position End Date (if temporary) 04/24/2026
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 - Non-Regular Part-time
Special Instructions to Applicants
Employee Group Vocational
Posting Detail Information

Competition Number C003288
Number of Vacancies 1
Posting Open Date 12/09/2025
Posting Closing Date 12/23/2025
Open Until Filled No
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, [email protected]