Mountain Adventure Skills Program Instructor Coordinator

College of the Rockies serves the communities of the East Kootenay. We acknowledge all our campuses are located in the traditional territory of the Ktunaxa people which is also home to the Kinbasket and Metis people. We welcome you to be part of our College community of employees who are Rocky Mountain Inspired, Small College Proud.

Mountain Adventure Skills Training Instructor/Coordinator

(MAST) Program

Regular, Full-time – Fernie Campus

Duties: You will teach in the College’s highly-regarded Mountain Adventure Skills Training Certificate program. Your work assignment will include 80 percent instructional duties and 20 percent program coordination duties. As MAST program coordinator, you will coordinate teaching schedules, assignments and staffing, and support other MAST instructional staff in meeting the program goals. Your initial assignment will include a selection of MAST courses in business, adventure tourism, and the wilderness environment based on your skill set. Course and program outlines are available for review at https://cotr.bc.ca/programs/mountain-adventure-skills-training/.

Qualifications: A Master’s degree in Adventure Tourism or a closely related field with industry certifications in outdoor adventure activities. This position also requires experience as a professional guide and requires excellent communication and organizational skills. Teaching experience at the College or University level is an asset. Other equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Salary: As per the Faculty Salary Schedule and depending on qualifications, instructional and related work experience, the salary full-time (100%) employees is in a range from $61,596 to $98,978 annually. The College also offers a comprehensive range of benefits.

Successful candidates may be required to complete a Criminal Record Check.

Closing Date: May 16, 2021

Preferred Start Date: July 19, 2021

Interested persons should submit both a cover letter and resume directly through the College website under “Work Here” http://www.cotr.bc.ca/HRD/ Ensure you press “upload” after you add each document.

Please quote Competition #21-FA-08

Please ensure your cover letter and resume clearly describe your related qualifications and experience as selection for interview will be based on the information provided.

To support employment equity and diversity in the workplace, we encourage all qualified applicants, including Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), and others who may contribute to diversity at College of the Rockies.

In the spirit of reconciliation, we are committed to increasing Indigenous representation throughout the institution and encourage applicants to self-identify as First Nation, Metis or Inuit within cover letters and/or resume.

We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.