Career Opportunities

Completion of Grade 10. Working knowledge of English language required. Must be able to speak and understand English and have knowledge of kitchen and food services operations. Previous related experience preferable. The ability to learn assigned tasks readily and perform them in accordance with established procedures. The ability to understand and follow simple oral and written instructions plus demonstrate and explain duties to others. Neat personal appearance necessary. Skill in the performance of tasks requiring dexterity and physical endurance. Strength and agility required to handle heavy objects. The ability to perform repetitive manual tasks for extended periods. Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, faculty and the public. Food Safe - Level 1 is required. more >>

Date: Wed, 06 Aug 2008 18:27:25 GMT

Candidate must possess: Provincial ASL Instructor Certificate (BC) or equivalent; ASLPI Level 10; Experience in teaching ASL to hearing adults (non-deaf) Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, or Bachelor of Education; Ability to deliver instruction with the subject area to those who have little or no ASL skills; Knowledge of Deaf resources; Involvement with the Deaf community; Visual-gestural communication skills; The ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with the staff and students. more >>

Date: Mon, 01 Jun 2009 22:46:58 GMT

Candidate Must Possess: Bachelor's Degree (or equivalency of training and experience). Academic skills/qualifications in the areas of expertise being delivered (as required within the program content). Advanced study in linguistics of ASL (grammar, structure, syntax, etc.). Advanced study in the culture and community of the Deaf, including Deaf or ASL Literature. Ability to be able to deliver instruction within the subject areas. Academic skills and/or experience in criterion-referenced evaluation of acquired ASL skills. Dynamic public presentation skills in ASL. Related work experience (minimum of two (2) years). more >>

Date: Mon, 01 Jun 2009 22:54:42 GMT

The Program for Deaf & Hard of Hearing Adults at Vancouver Community College requires ongoing substitutes (on-call/auxiliary) instructors. The Instructors must have the ability to teach English from pre-literacy to approximately grade 9 level including adapting/ developing materials for teaching English as a second language to Deaf and Hard of Hearing students. Specific English content areas include grammar, reading, vocabulary and writing skills. Candidates must have: - Bachelor's degree or its equivalent - Ability to teach English to deaf/deaf and hard of hearing adults - Proficiency in ASL (American Sign Language) equivalent to ASLPI (ASL Proficiency Interview) Level 8 or higher - The ability to understand and use other sign or oral communication methods - The ability to teach English and other subjects using ESL (English as a Second Language) principles and techniques - Ability to communicate effectively in writing - Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with staff and students Preferred qualifications: - Diploma or higher degree in Education or Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing or equivalent - BC Provincial Instructor Diploma (ID) or willingness to pursue ID more >>

Date: Mon, 01 Jun 2009 23:11:39 GMT

The Program for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Adults requires auxiliary instructors to teach ASL to Deaf and Hard of Hearing Adults. Candidates must have: - Bachelor's degree or its equivalent - Visual - gestural communication skills - Experience in delivering instruction within the subject area to Deaf and Hard of Hearing Adults who may have no ASL and/or English - Ability to teach ASL to deaf and hard of hearing adults - ASLPI Level 10 - Provincial ASL Instructor Certificate (BC) or equivalent - Ability to communicate effectively in writing - Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with staff and students Preferred qualifications: - Knowledge of appropriate community resources - Knowledge of and experience with the deaf community - Knowledge of deaf issues more >>

Date: Mon, 01 Jun 2009 23:22:21 GMT

The Program for Deaf & Hard of Hearing Adults, Job Readiness at Vancouver Community College requires ongoing substitute (on-call/auxiliary) instructors. Candidates must have: - Bachelor's degree or equivalent - Professional Teaching Certificate from the B.C. Ministry of Education or equivalent, or Instructor's Diploma (Adult Education), or willingness to complete the program - Recent experience in teaching deaf/Deaf and hard of hearing students using student centred approach, with content related to career exploration, job search and work experience placement - Proficiency in ASL(American Sign Language) equivalent to advanced or advanced plus level of the ASL Proficiency Interview (ASLPI) - The ability to understand and use other sign or oral communication methods (code switch) - The ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with staff, students, employers Preferred qualifications: - Life Skills Coach Certificate - Knowledge of local labour market and connections with employers who hire deaf/Deaf and hard of hearing persons - The ability to teach basic computer skills more >>

Date: Mon, 01 Jun 2009 23:28:34 GMT

The Practical Nursing Department is seeking professionals to teach on a term basis. The successful candidate must possess the following: - Current, active RNABC membership or eligibility. - B.S.N. or equivalent degree, as minimum. - 3-5 years of recent medical-surgical and/or gerontological clinical experience (within the last five years). - Teaching experience preferred. - BC Provincial Instructor's Diploma or equivalent, or willingness to complete the ID Program. - Excellent communication skills, both written and oral. - Ability to work as a team member. more >>

Date: Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:32:20 GMT

Vancouver Community College offers Western Canada's largest and most diverse adult English as a Second Language program. ESL classes range from beginner level to first year university English. We offer ESL programs at our main campuses and at many community locations throughout Vancouver and Burnaby. We also offer drop in ESL tutoring in partnership with the public library system, and train volunteers to work one-on-one with ESL learners who must remain at home. - Bachelor's Degree - formal recognized ESL/EFL training. This training must include a supervised practicum. - a minimum of 1600 hours of ESL/EFL teaching experience within the past five years. Some of this experience must be with adult learners. - native or near-native fluency and accuracy in both spoken and written English. Applicants may be requested to write the VCC English Language Assessment. A total score of 160 will be required. more >>

Date: Tue, 08 Sep 2009 22:49:22 GMT

Completion of secondary school supplemented by appropriate courses at a post-secondary level (e.g. Special Education Assistant Program or Instructional Diploma courses). Fluency in American Sign Language (ASL) and its variant systems as well as familiarity with the communication needs of Deaf/deaf and hard of hearing people. Considerable knowledge of the course content, instructional equipment and materials, and the various procedures, techniques and methodologies. Excellent interpersonal skills, written and spoken English. Ability to quickly establish effective working relationships with other staff and students. Ability to adapt to changing situations within a specialized educational team. Experience in working with Deaf ESL students an asset, but some experience with assisting in instruction essential. Familiarity with and usage of technical aids for Deaf /deaf and hard of hearing people more >>

Date: Thu, 22 Oct 2009 23:29:35 GMT

The School of Health Sciences is seeking term instructors to teach in the area of Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Positions to commence January 2010. - Current CRNBC registration - Masters degree in Nursing and/or Education, PhD preferred - 3-5 recent years experience in nursing - Clinical experience in geriatric settings would be an asset - BC Provincial Instructor's Diploma or equivalent, or willingness to complete the ID Program - Experience in teaching or mentoring adult learners in classroom and clinical settings - Excellent communications skills, both written and oral - Ability to work as a team member. more >>

Date: Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:51:41 GMT

VCC is BC's No. 1 College: a dynamic organization known for its forward-thinking and responsive approach to education and training. For more than 40 years, VCC has played a key role in helping industry in some of BC's most important sectors meet its needs for highly skilled employees; our graduate placement rates are among the highest in the province. We invite you to be part of that success. We offer a progressive work environment, a collaborative culture and a competitive compensation and benefits package. The College Foundations - Humanities Department is seeking a term instructor to deliver first year university curriculum in Sociology. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in or familiarity with teaching adults and delivering first year university curriculum. __________________________________________________ REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: - A minimum of a Master's degree in Sociology from an appropriately accredited institution. - A demonstrated commitment to teaching and student success. - 2 or more years teaching experience at the first year level. - Completion of the Provincial Instructor's Diploma or equivalent, in a timely fashion after employment commences. - Understand, agree with, and be committed to the philosophy of adult education that puts the learner first. - Be prepared and able to provide on-going instruction in all the courses offered by the Department in the appropriate subject area. - Possess current knowledge of classroom based computer-assisted instruction and computer skills such as word processing and use of the internet research techniques. - Be able to demonstrate and employ a variety of teaching methods, strategies and techniques which match the learning styles and needs of adults students in a class-based setting. - Be available and willing to teach both day and evening classes and be able to accommodate sudden and unexpected scheduling changes. (Note: present workload is 25 hours per week of classroom instruction.) - Possess a superior command of spoken and written English. - Be familiar with current trends and curriculum in the subject area in the BC secondary and post-secondary school system. __________________________________________________ more >>

Date: Mon, 01 Feb 2010 18:57:36 GMT

VCC is BC's No. 1 College: a dynamic organization known for its forward-thinking and responsive approach to education and training. For more than 40 years, VCC has played a key role in helping industry in some of BC's most important sectors meet its needs for highly skilled employees; our graduate placement rates are among the highest in the province. We invite you to be part of that success. We offer a progressive work environment, a collaborative culture and a competitive compensation and benefits package. Vancouver Community College is looking for a full-time instructor and term instructors who are outstanding individuals to join our faculty team in the School of Instructor Education (SIE). SIE is the home of the internationally renowned Provincial Instructor Diploma Program, the Adult Education Diploma and the Certificate in Online Instruction. These programs offer participants a comprehensive set of practical and critical instructional skills. The successful applicant will be joining a small department focused on student engagement and success. Instructional areas could include: Curriculum Development, Delivery of Instruction, Evaluation of Learning, Instructional Strategies, Evaluation of Teaching, and Professional Practice. _________________________________________________ REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: - Master's degree in Education, preferably Adult Education, or equivalent. A Ph.D. is preferred; - Completion of the Provincial Instructor Diploma Program or equivalent; - Experience in teaching and curriculum development at the post secondary level or equivalent experience as a trainer in industry; - Seven years experience in teaching, preferably adult learners; - Designed, developed and delivered online courses; - Developed and delivered courses using current instructional methodologies such as: cooperative and collaborative learning, case-based learning, problem-based learning, and experiential learning; - Strong communications and interpersonal skills; - Demonstrated ability to work with people in a wide range of classroom and other work settings, including cross-cultural environments; - Experience managing instructors and/or programs/projects in education or other work settings; and - Committed to excellence in teaching and learning, and working within a team environment. _________________________________________________ more >>

Date: Mon, 01 Mar 2010 10:02:01 GMT

POSITION SUMMARY: _________________________________________________ VCC is BC's No. 1 College: a dynamic organization known for its forward-thinking and responsive approach to education and training. For more than 40 years, VCC has played a key role in helping industry in some of BC's most important sectors meet its needs for highly skilled employees; our graduate placement rates are among the highest in the province. We invite you to be part of that success. We offer a progressive work environment, a collaborative culture and a competitive compensation and benefits package. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: _________________________________________________ Community College graduation in instructional media arts or instructional technology program (or an equivalent program) supplemented by one year of experience in an instructional media department preferably in a post-secondary environment, AV technician for conventions or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Demonstrated technical ability in the area of photography, audio and technical expertise. Current knowledge of equipment associated with instruction in a post secondary environment. Excellent computer skills in a Macintosh and/or Windows environment using desktop publishing, graphic, imaging and basic audio software. Ability to communicate effectively, and to work cooperatively with College personnel. The incumbent must demonstrate initiative when appropriate and must be able to work under direction but with a minimum of supervision. more >>

Date: Fri, 05 Mar 2010 20:00:18 GMT

VCC is BC's No. 1 College: a dynamic organization known for its forward-thinking and responsive approach to education and training. For more than 40 years, VCC has played a key role in helping industry in some of BC's most important sectors meet its needs for highly skilled employees; our graduate placement rates are among the highest in the province. We invite you to be part of that success. We offer a progressive work environment, a collaborative culture and a competitive compensation and benefits package. POSITION SUMMARY: _________________________________________________ Under the supervision of, and in collaboration with the Coordinator, Library Systems, the incumbent will support the various software applications used to deliver library services to the VCC community. These include the library's VTLS Virtua ILS, website content and applications, subscription databases and various microcomputer applications. The incumbent will provide front line support to users of these applications and work with other college departments, vendors and organizations. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: _________________________________________________ Graduation from a two-year Community College computer technology program plus some training in Library systems or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Considerable knowledge of microcomputer applications within a Library or comparable setting. Basic knowledge of library operations. Advanced courses completed and/or competency demonstrated in the following areas are required: RDBMS; SQL; Cold Fusion; HTML; Linux command line operations; structured programming language; MS Excel and other MS Office applications. Understanding and experience with Z39.50 protocols; CSS; W3C standards; accessibility software and website standards, proxy software, Open Source software; and report-writing tools (e.g. Crystal Reports) are all highly desirable. Candidate will have demonstrated initiative in solving problems as well as skills in analyzing and solving computer software, hardware and network problems. Superior interpersonal skills are required: the ability to work as part of a project-oriented team, and to maintain an effective working relationship with support staff, librarians, other College departments and vendors. Excellent organizational skills required for the ability to work well in a stressful and demanding environment with constant interruptions. Superior communication skills with demonstrated ability to respond to and clearly relay oral and written instructions including the ability to convey technical information to non-technical staff and users. Ability to prepare and maintain a variety of written and computer reports, statistics, files and documents. Must have sound knowledge of business English, both oral and written, and telephone skills. more >>

Date: Mon, 01 Mar 2010 20:04:31 GMT

At Vancouver Community College, our role is as simple as it is powerful; we give students the skills to improve their lives, their job opportunities and their career prospects. Vancouver Community College strives to create a healthy and collaborative working environment for its employees. We offer competitive salaries and benefits including generous vacation, work life balance, on-site daycare and a wide range of interesting opportunities for employee development. Reporting to the Director Financial Services, the Associate Director, Financial Reporting is responsible for all internal and external financial reporting and accountable for the preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements as well as the annual audit. The Associate Director manages the accounting staff and all accounting related processes, functions and procedures. EDUCATION - Bachelor degree in Commerce and/or accounting designation (CGA, CMA or CA) EXPERIENCE - 5 years financial reporting, accounting, and financial analysis experience - 5 years management and supervisory experience PERSONAL QUALITIES - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills - Ability to develop and enhance relationships with the College Executive, Deans, Directors, Department Heads and Budget Officers - Ability to provide quality oral and written financial reports for all applicable parties including: Finance Committee, College Board, Foundation Board, and related Ministries - Team player with strong initiative more >>

Date: Mon, 08 Mar 2010 23:55:41 GMT

POSITION SUMMARY: VCC is BC's No. 1 College: a dynamic organization known for its forward thinking and responsive approach to education and training. For more than 40 years, VCC has played a key role in helping industry in some of BC's most important sectors meet its needs for highly skilled employees; our graduate placement rates are among the highest in the province. We invite you to be part of that success. We offer a progressive work environment, a collaborative culture and a competitive compensation and benefits package. Reporting to the Manager of Financial Reporting in Finance, this position is responsible for processing a large volume of accounting transactions including bank reconciliations and journal entries. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Completion of Grade 12 plus completion of a one year formal accounting program and courses in computer skills including Excel, plus up to two years directly related experience working in a high volume computerized Finance department, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Demonstrated knowledge of accounting principles is required, as is familiarity with office practices and procedures. Grade 12 English is required. Must have an equivalent of 60 wpm keyboarding skills and demonstrated accurate data entry skills. Must have a minimum of Intermediate level Excel skills. Experience with Banner system is preferred, as is a basic knowledge of cashiering systems. Familiarity with PST, GST and HST and its impact on the institution. Ability to understand, interpret and apply specific regulations and procedures, and to perform arithmetic calculations accurately. Ability to function calmly and effectively and with speed and accuracy during periods of high volume and stress. Ability to recognize and identify possible errors or omissions for correction. Strong interpersonal skills are necessary, including the ability to deal effectively with College staff, officials and coworkers and to establish and maintain good working relationships. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- more >>

Date: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 01:59:58 GMT

POSITION SUMMARY: VCC is BC's No. 1 College: a dynamic organization known for its forward-thinking and responsive approach to education and training. For more than 40 years, VCC has played a key role in helping industry in some of BC's most important sectors meet its needs for highly skilled employees; our graduate placement rates are among the highest in the province. We invite you to be part of that success. We offer a progressive work environment, a collaborative culture and a competitive compensation and benefits package. The Department Head will be responsible for the coordination, supervision and direction of the curriculum and instruction within the department. These functions include direct instructional involvement and overall instructional administration; faculty, staff and student relations; department planning and development (both short and long term); and budget, facilities and equipment administration. Commencement Date: July 1, 2010 Appointment shall be a 3-year cycle, the first year to be a probationary period. Upon successful completion of the probationary year and on the recommendation of the Vice-President of Education or delegate, the appointee will be confirmed for an additional two-year period. _________________________________________________ REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: - BC Registered Denturist or Dental Technician, or eligible for BC License, with the expanded scope of practice of: partial dentures, dentures over implants, or -Possess a degree in dentistry (either DMD or DDS) and/or - Possess post secondary education degree/credential to support instruction in the following areas of instruction: - Anatomy and Physiology, including Oro-facial - Dental Morphology and Gnathology - Oral Pathology - Professionalism and Communications - Health, Safety and Bio-materials - Business Management - Dental Lab Science and Dental Psychology - Histology and Embryology - Pharmacology and Emergency Care - Preventive Oral Care - Periodontology - Five years minimum work experience; ownership of a lab or private practice would be an asset - BC Provincial Instructor's Diploma or equivalent, or willingness to complete the ID Program - Ability to effectively relate with a diverse adult student body and possess excellent English language communication skills, both written and oral - Previous teaching, mentoring or supervisory experience. _________________________________________________ more >>

Date: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:32:20 GMT