NR1 Horticulture Instructor: Landscape Machinery, Langley

Competition ID:

4574 Internal Closing Date:

May 25, 2026 External Closing Date:

May 25, 2026 # of Openings:

1 Salary Information:

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Faculty (Kwantlen Faculty Association)

Contract Instructor 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.

Course Descriptions HORT 1118 Basic Machinery Operation and Maintenance

– Students will be introduced to horticulture machinery, perform preventative maintenance, safely demonstrate machinery operations, and complete a 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 shopand 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, describe the procedure for using a fire extinguisher, and identify jurisdictional regulations, including WHMIS and WBC Regulations.

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, identify basic vehicle systems and components, inspect vehicles and equipment, and operate motorized vehicles.

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 candidates who can maximize the FTE either individually or collectively; please indicate your preferred workload percentage on your application. Candidates interested in being added to the Qualified Faculty List should indicate that on the application.

Total Rewards 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, in‑house training and development, inter‑campus transportation, and more.

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 .

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.

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