Employment Opportunities - Nicola Valley Institute of Technology :

BC's Indigenous Public Post-Secondary Institute

Lab Instructor - Environmental Resources Technology

Type:		Full-time Ongoing
Opening Date For Accepting Applications:		Thursday, April 24, 2025
Resume Review:		Thursday, May 8, 2025
Position Start Date:		May 2025
Salary:		$70,437 - $112,872
Contact:		Human Resources
Email:		hr@nvit.ca
Phone:		250-378-3308
Address:		NVIT 4155 Belshaw St. Merritt, BC, V1K 1R1
NVIT is BC's Indigenous Public Post-Secondary Institute. As a leader in Indigenous post-secondary education and a fully accredited member of BC's post-secondary education system, we provide a comprehensive range of programs up to the degree level at our campuses in Merritt and Burnaby. NVIT also delivers programs online and in Indigenous communities throughout British Columbia. Join a growing and innovative institution committed to making a difference in Indigenous education and communities. With an institutional mission to empower learners by strengthening voice and identity through education, NVIT employees honour an atmosphere embedded in Indigenous culture and traditions while cultivating an environment founded on learner centred principles that promote student recruitment, engagement and achievement.
Job Description: NVIT anticipates the requirement for one full-time, ongoing faculty member in the Environmental Resources Technology (ENRT) Department at the Merritt campus. This faculty position will commence in May of 2025, or as soon as a suitable candidate is found. Job Summary: The Lab Instructor will support the ENRT Department by assisting other faculty with organizing field trips, labs and in-class activities, and by preparing, maintaining, and organizing lab spaces as required for first and second-year courses. As part of their duties, this person will also be required to instruct various courses, including: Introduction to Geographic Information Systems, Technical Writing, and Technical Mathematics. The Lab Instructor will provide support to the Dean overseeing ENRT Program and to the ENRT Department Chair. They will be required to complete additional duties, as requested, and will be expected to contribute to the overall health and safety of the program for students and faculty.
Requirements/Qualifications: Master’s Degree in a related field (e.g., Forestry, Fish and Wildlife, Environmental Science); Valid Class 5 driver’s license and willing to provide driver’s abstract; Relevant work experience and teaching experience with Indigenous adult learners; and Knowledge of First Nations culture and experience working in an Indigenous environment is an asset. Practice from a holistic, culturally safe and trauma-informed lens; Knowledge of accrediting bodies; A demonstrated commitment to quality service to students and the public. Proven ability to build collaborative working relationships to achieve outcomes in the best interest of students and NVIT;
As an Indigenous centre for excellence, NVIT inspires learners to strengthen community. NVIT gives high priority to Aboriginal candidates. All applicants should be experienced in working with Aboriginal people.