Position Title: Practical Skills Instructor – Part-time, Casual (two contract positions available)

Department: Pacific Horticulture College

Reports To: Senior Educational Administrator

Start/End Dates: Training starts December, Instruction from January until mid November, with possibility of continuing in future program years

Hours: Fridays 9am-12:30pm during contract period

Rate of Pay $50.00/hour

Background The Pacific Horticulture College (PHC) is located at the Horticulture Centre of the Pacific in Victoria, BC. The mission of the PHC is to provide excellence in horticulture training, enabling students to maximize employment opportunities while encouraging environmental stewardship of green space.

Established in 1987, the Pacific Horticulture College (PHC) offers full-time and part-time training opportunities in all four levels of the Landscape Horticulturist Apprenticeship, which can lead a nationally recognized Red Seal designation. The PHC is designated by the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) and is a SkilledTradesBC (STBC) designated training provider. The mission of the PHC is to provide excellence in horticulture training, enabling students to maximize employment opportunities while encouraging environmental stewardship of green space.

Position Description The PHC is seeking one or two instructors to coordinate, facilitate and teach Practical Skills sessions for students enrolled in the Landscape Horticulture Certificate Program. Practical Skills is a foundational component of this program as it provides students with opportunities for knowledge application, skill development,



and technical competence. This position involves, but is not limited to, the following:

· Preparing and organizing learning activities based on learning objectives, seasonality, and on-site garden needs

· Instruction, demonstration, and facilitation of practice for various horticultural techniques and equipment use

· Coordinating with the HCP Head Gardener and staff to accomplish projects in office

· Organizing and leading relevant field trips

· Organizing and leading community-based outreach projects

· Assisting PHC staff in hiring specialists for instruction in areas outside of expertise

· Assessing students’ horticultural skills in written and practical formats

· Communicating with students and staff by email and in person

· Maintaining PHC student tool and equipment inventory The Practical Skills sessions on Fridays involve educating and supervising students on equipment use, including blowers, string trimmers, push mowers, and ride-on mowers.

The successful candidate(s) will be responsible for creating a valuable, well-rounded horticulture education experience while ensuring adequate development of required skills in the provincial trades curriculum.



More detailed information about the curriculum requirements may be found on the STBC website: https://skilledtradesbc.ca/landscape-horticulturist

Skills

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills with HCP staff and students

· Able to explain concepts and demonstrate techniques to a diverse group of students

· Demonstrate patience and respect when working with students

· Excellent organization, planning skills, and time management

· Proficiency in diverse horticultural practices, preferably including equipment use and large-scale property maintenance

· Demonstrate safe work practices and ensure student safety in the learning environment

· Exhibit professionalism at all times

Experience

· Minimum two years of experience in instructing groups is preferred

· Minimum five years of relevant horticulture industry experience is preferred

Education

· Degree, diploma, or certificate in horticulture or related field; Certificate of Qualification or Red Seal in Landscape Horticulture or equivalent preferred

· Instructional Skills Workshop or other teaching course is preferred, but arrangements will be made with the successful candidate to obtain teacher training

Application Information

Please submit a current resume that outlines relevant work experience and credentials to [email protected] by midnight on Sunday, October 12, 2026.

Applicants will only be contacted if selected for an interview.

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract

Pay: $50.00 per hour

Benefits

- On-site parking

Work Location: In person

📌 Practical Skills Horticulture Instructor (Victoria)
🏢 Horticulture Centre of the Pacific
📍 Victoria