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Role: Project Management Instructor

Reports to: Director, Greystone College Programs

Location: Vancouver, BC

Greystone College is a private vocational school established in 2002 and is proud to deliver premier quality career and vocational training in a stimulating, cross-cultural environment. The college offers a variety of vocational training programs, with campuses in Vancouver, Toronto, and Montreal.

Greystone College Vancouver is currently seeking casual Project Management instructor for evening classes: Mondays to Thursdays 5:15pm – 9:00pm PST. Reporting to the Director, Greystone College Programs, the Instructor is responsible for providing quality instruction and facilitating student learning following the prescribed curriculum.

This position offers you part-time teaching while also offering:

• A friendly team environment, with the opportunity to learn and grow as a professional
• Competitive wages
• Prepared curriculum
• Great work-life balance
• Extended health and dental insurance
• Additional perks and benefits, such as Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and lifetime membership in a financial wellness program

Job Duties:

The duties of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Deliver engaging and effective instruction that follows established curriculum and schedule in an interactive, student-centered environment
• Prepare daily lesson plans and complete all required preparation prior to course delivery
• Provide academic assistance in a variety of learning situations
• Provide detailed feedback to students on their academic performance in a timely manner
• Maintain records for the purposes of grading and tracking attendance
• Correspond with students, management and administrative staff as required during the course offering
• Complete all required administrative tasks in a timely manner
• Remain current in area of professional expertise and teaching methods
• When required, assist new instructors
• Participate in curriculum/program reviews and assist in the evaluation of program quality
• Demonstrate values and principles of professional conduct in all endeavors
• Adhere to Greystone College policies and procedures and assist in their implementation as necessary
• Attend faculty meetings and training sessions
• Other duties as assigned by the Director, Greystone College Programs

Essential Qualifications and Education:

• One of the following is required:
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Project Management, Business Administration or other relevant discipline with minimum of 5 years of industry experience as a Project Manager OR
  • 10 years of industry experience as a Project Manager
• Must have work experience managing all aspects of the project lifecycle
• PMP Certification or equivalent formal credential
• Prior teaching experience in the post-secondary environment is considered an asset

Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong presentation and public speaking skills
• Excellent English-language communication skills
• Ability to communicate complex information to students both verbally and in writing in an understandable manner
• Ability to motivate adult learners to achieve academic success
• Team leadership and excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, ability to plan, prioritize and meet deadlines
• Commitment to excellence and strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office 365 applications
• Experience in learning management system platforms such as Moodle is an asset

Contact Information:  

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

About ILSC                

A world leader in language education & vocational training, ILSC Education Group, which opened its first language school in Vancouver, Canada in 1991 and Greystone College in 2002, offers life-changing educational experiences in Canada, Australia, and India, some of the world’s most attractive and popular English-speaking work and study destinations. Since opening its first school in Vancouver, BC, Canada, ILSC has become a world leader in language and career training and has grown to include 8 incredible locations around the world, in Vancouver, Toronto and Montréal, Canada; New Delhi, India; and Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide, Australia.

In early 2022, ILSC Education Group joined forces with ELS Education Services, bringing together over 100 years of combined experience delivering life-changing learning experiences to international students. Since 1961, when ELS Educational Services opened its first school in Washington DC, ELS has developed a global reputation for delivering top-quality English language programs. ELS now has the most extensive network of on-campus English language programs and University partners, across the USA.  

Our mission is to provide our global community with transformative learning, living and work experiences by offering the finest language, career and higher education programs.

Our Core Values

PASSION: To enrich & transform people’s lives

INNOVATION: To evolve through creativity & diversity.

RESPECT: To treat everyone with compassion & dignity.

COLLABORATION: To build community & achieve more together

INTEGRITY: To act responsibly & ethically in everything we do

In accordance with ILSC’s Accessibility policy, ILSC is committed to providing a barrier-free environment.