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:

Phone:

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 collaborative working relationships to achieve outcomes in the best location of students and NVIT;
• A demonstrated commitment to quality service to students and the public;

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