NR1 Horticulture Instructor: Landscape Machinery

Career Centre Position Description NR1 Horticulture Instructor: Landscape Machinery Department/Faculty Faculty of Science Home Campus (Location) Langley, BC Employment Duration 4 months Apply Now Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) is Canada’s only polytechnic university, proudly serving the South Fraser region for more than 40 years. With campuses in Surrey, Richmond, Langley, and Cloverdale, KPU is deeply connected to the communities it serves and to the diverse cultures, backgrounds, and lived experiences of its students. Through academic excellence, applied learning, innovation, and strong industry and community partnerships, KPU prepares students for meaningful futures. As an open-access university, KPU is powered by the people who live and work here. We believe every employee plays a meaningful role in supporting student learning and success. We are honoured to carry the name of the Kwantlen First Nation and are committed to equity, inclusion, reconciliation, and respectful relationships. As one of BC’s Top Employers, KPU is dedicated to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and engaged workplace where employees feel valued, connected to purpose, and empowered to make an impact. We invite you to explore your next career opportunity at KPU and discover how your work can contribute to a university where thought truly meets action. Competition ID: 4574 Internal Closing Date: May 25, 2026 External Closing Date: May 25, 2026 # of Openings: 1 *Salary Information: Faculty Pay Scale Employment Type: Faculty Contract Workplace Type: On-Site Travel Frequency: Employee Group: Faculty (Kwantlen Faculty Association) Days of Work (BCGEU): Hours of Work (BCGEU): Hours per Week (BCGEU): CONTRACT INSTRUCTOR POSITION TYPE : NR1 POSITION START: September 2026 FACULTY OVERVIEW: As Canada’s only polytechnic university, Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) is the fourth largest university in the province of British Columbia and serves communities in the South Fraser region and beyond. A Leader in innovative education with a teaching-focused mandate, KPU offers all learners opportunities to achieve the highest standards of academic performance. Within KPU, the Faculty of Science has over 1,500 full-time students and over 200 faculty members and instructors from across the natural and applied sciences. Faculty of Science includes nine departments and over 30 programs at the undergraduate level, with offerings at all four KPU campuses. The faculty is also home to Canada Research Chair: Dr. Paul Adams. The Faculty of Science offers experiential learning through hands-on curriculum and co-ops and research collaboration opportunities with KPU’s Institute for Sustainable Horticulture (ISH), Institute of Sustainable Food Systems (ISFS), and Applied Genomics Center (AGC). As well, our faculty is home to over a hectare of horticulture field lab and working farm and a state-of-the art brewery, which has been recognized internationally and locally, winning BC Brewery of the Year in 2019. For more information about the Faculty of Science, please visit our https://www.kpu.ca/science POSITION OVERVIEW: The School of Horticulture invites applications for Part-Time Non-Regular Type 1 Contract Instructor(s) to teach HORT 1118 Basic Machinery Operation and Maintenance and HORT 2432 Grounds Machinery Maintenance , at the KPU Langley campus. HORT 1118 is offered in the Fall and Spring semesters with additional classes added depending on demand. HORT 2432 is offered based on demand. Additional courses may include: AHHA 1001 Equipment and Safety and AHHA 1026 Machinery and Equipment. The following is a brief description of the specific courses and supplementary qualifications: HORT 1118 Basic Machinery Operation and Maintenance - Students will be introduced to horticulture machinery. They will perform preventative maintenance. Students will safely demonstrate machinery operations. Students will complete a Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate. COURSE Learning Outcomes Describe the function and working principles of horticulture machinery Perform machinery operation and preventative maintenance Use appropriate safety systems and apparel Use basic hand tools in machinery preventative maintenance Describe machinery storage procedures Evaluate machinery specifications for specific horticultural tasks Recognize alternative power sources Apply the Workers' Compensation Act in the workplace Recognize environmental issues caused by horticulture machinery Complete a WHMIS Certificate HORT 2432 Grounds Machinery Maintenance - Students will perform maintenance on turfgrass machinery used on a golf course or in parks facilities. They will repair and maintain machinery used for turf cultivation, renovation, mowing, spraying, and other types of grounds maintenance. Students will design a layout plan for a mechanics shop and storage facility following environmental and safety guidelines. AHHA 1001 Equipment and Safety - A Landscape Horticulturist has a working knowledge of a variety of equipment and safety related functions. They will use motorized equipment and personal protective equipment and safety related equipment. Apprentices will demonstrate proper selection and use of personal protection equipment. They will describe the procedure for using a fire extinguisher and identify jurisdictional regulations, including WHMIS and WBC Regulations. Apprentices will identify basic engine types, and be able to perform pre-start inspections, and perform equipment maintenance and repairs. AHHA 1026 Machinery and Equipment - A Landscape Horticulturist has a working knowledge of a variety of equipment and safety related functions. They will use motorized equipment and personal protective equipment and safety related equipment. Apprentices will demonstrate power tool maintenance and storage. They will identify basic vehicle systems and components. They will inspect vehicles and equipment and operate motorized vehicles. Applicants interested in applying to teach can find further information on the School of Horticulture by visiting our website at https://www.kpu.ca/hort More information concerning the working conditions for a faculty member are outlined in Article 12 of the Kwantlen Faculty Association (KFA) Collective Agreement QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum qualifications for this position include at least five years of relevant industry experience in the use and maintenance of landscape and turf equipment and machinery. Preference will be given to candidates who hold a Landscape Horticulturist Red Seal, another recognized industry certification, and an appropriate bachelor’s degree. Teaching experience is considered an asset. The successful candidate will be expected to organize field trips that provide students with opportunities to observe and learn from professionally maintained sites. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: Candidates are asked to submit: Current resume/CV Cover letter highlighting key qualifications and teaching approach *SALARY INFORMATION: Placement on the salary scale will be dependent on level of education and relevant teaching experience. Advancement up the pay scale is based on FTE and employment status. When possible, priority will be given to the candidate(s) who can maximize the FTE either individually, or collectively, as such please indicate on your application your preferred workload percentage. This competition could also be used to add candidates to our Qualified Faculty List, therefore also please indicate on your application if you are interested in being added to this list. Total Rewards As a part of our total rewards offerings, KPU also offers extended health and dental benefits, healthcare spending account, generous vacation package, defined pension plan, parenthood top-up, sick leave, long-term disability, life insurance, professional development days, tuition waiver, inhouse training & development, inter-campus transportation, and more! Note: Eligibility requirements apply, benefits may vary depending on the employee group the position belongs to and whether the position offered is temporary or part-time. Visit https://www.kpu.ca/hr for more information on KPU’s workplace, culture and total rewards. Note to Applicants Kwantlen Polytechnic University welcomes and encourages applications from equity deserving groups and diverse experiences including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, and members of the 2S/LGBTQIA+ community. If there are any barriers that you are experiencing or an accommodation that we can provide to support you through the application process, please reach out to us at talentacquisition@kpu.ca . Kwantlen Polytechnic University is committed to protecting the safety and welfare of employees, students, and the general public, and upholding the reputation and integrity of the University. For this reason, final applicants will be asked to undergo a background check. We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with KPU. Only candidates who are legally eligible to work in Canada will be considered; only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Back Share Apply Now