Employment Opportunity
| Type: | Term |
| Opening Date For Accepting Applications: | April 22, 2026 |
| Resume Review: | May 6, 2026 |
| Position Start Date: | As soon as suitable candidate is available |
| Salary: | $7,600 per section |
| Contact: | Human Resources |
| Email: | hr@nvit.ca |
| Phone: | 250-378-3308 |
| Address: | NVIT 4155 Belshaw St. Merritt, BC, V1K 1R1 |
NVIT anticipates a need for multiple Term Instructors within the Health Care Assistant program and invites applications from qualified candidates. This will be a sessional term opportunity offered in conjunction with TRICORP in Prince Rupert BC. Course offerings will commence September 2026 and conclude April 2027. Applicants should indicate which courses they are qualified for and interested in teaching.
Course listings with specific course details can be found: https://www.nvit.ca/programs/courses/#sec-6
September 2026 – April 2027 (Exact Dates TBD)
- STSC 101 – Strategies for Success I
- HTCA 104 – Interpersonal Communications
- HTCA 111 – Health: Lifestyles & Choices
- HTCA 116 – Introduction to HTCA Practice
- HTCA 121 – Concepts for Practice
- HTCA 126 – Personal Care Assistance I
- HTCA 169 – Clinical I
- HTCA 152 – Cognitive or Mental Challenges
- HTCA 153 – Common Health Challenges
- HTCA 156 – Personal Care Assistance II
- HTCA 179 – Clinical II
- HTCA 159 – Community Practicum
- Possess an RN, LPN, BScN, or MSN degree with relevant teaching and research experience
- Current BCCNM registration
- 3-5 years’ recent experience in nursing, with 2 recent years in continuing care settings (work experience in community-based settings are a definite asset)
- Experience teaching Indigenous adult learners
- BC Provincial Instructor’s Diploma or equivalent, or willingness to complete the PID or NAID program (some Prior Learning Assessment Recognition may be available) is an asset
- Courses in geriatric nursing and/or gerontology would be an asset for all applicants
- Experience in classroom teaching and learning practices with Indigenous adult learners at a college or university level
- Strong team player with excellent human relation skills – faculty members are expected to contribute positively to the life of the school and community
- Demonstrated understanding of Indigenous ways of knowing