Employment Opportunity

Term Instructor – Indigenous Construction Standards Micro-Credential

Type: Term Opening Date For Accepting Applications: August 20, 2026 Resume Review: September 2, 2026 Position Start Date: October 2026 Salary $7,600 per section Contact: Human Resources Email: [email protected] Phone: (phone hidden) Address: NVIT

4155 Belshaw St.

Merritt, BC, V1K 1R1

NVIT anticipates a requirement for a Term Instructor for the Indigenous Construction Standards (ICS) Micro-Credential Program, developed in partnership with the Construction Foundation of British Columbia (CFBC). The successful candidate will deliver two 3-credit courses (90 total instruction hours) using a hybrid-flex delivery model that may include campus-based instruction, online learning and community-based delivery opportunities.

Job Summary/Responsibilities

- Preparing and delivering course content using classroom, online and community-based instruction.
- Facilitate learner engagement through presentations, discussions, case studies, applied activities and guest speakers.
- Coordinating and work collaboratively with industry professionals, Indigenous community representatives and subject matter experts.
- Supporting students through coaching, mentoring, evaluation and feedback.
- Completing instructional and administration from assignment marking, learner evaluation, attendance tracking and reporting requirements.
- Participate in curriculum refinement, program review and continuous improvement.

The Program Introduces Learners To Concepts Related To

- Indigenous housing and community infrastructure.
- Residential construction processes and project delivery.
- Construction quality standards and quality assurance practices.
- Building code awareness and construction fundamentals.
- Site safety and risk management.
- Housing inspections,



facilities maintenance and asset management.
- Construction oversight, communication and reporting.
- Working with contractors, consultants, leadership and community members.
- Indigenous perspectives related to housing and construction.

Delivery Expectations

- Deliver learning using a hybrid-flex model.
- Facilitate both in-person and virtual learning environments.
- Travel periodically to Indigenous communities when required.
- Coordinate and host guest speakers and industry subject matter experts.

Qualifications

- Poses a combination of education, training, professional certifications and relevant construction, housing, project management and significant industry experience.
- Minimum four years of recent experience in one or more of the following:
- Residential construction and management;
- Building inspection;
- Indigenous housing;
- Facilities or asset management;
- Housing program delivery;
- Community infrastructure development.

- Knowledge of construction practices, housing systems, construction quality principles and maintenance planning.
- Experience facilitating learning, mentoring, coaching, supervision, or instruction
- Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively with Indigenous communities, learners, organizations, and industry partners.
- Understanding of Canada’s colonial history and the devastating impacts on Indigenous peoples and Indigenous ways of being and knowing;
- Practice from a holistic, culturally safe and trauma-informed lens;
- Knowledge of and appreciation for Indigenous languages and cultures, and Indigenous lived experiences;
- Proven ability to build cooperative working relationships to achieve outcomes in the best interest of students and NVIT;
- A demonstrated commitment to quality service to students and the public;

📌 Term Instructor – Indigenous Construction Standards Micro-Credential (Merritt)
🏢 Nicola Valley Institute of Technology
📍 Merritt