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City: Vernon, BCPosted: 2025-06-01

Join OVCMT as an Academic or Practical Instructor

Okanagan Valley College of Massage Therapy (OVCMT) – Vernon, BC

Since 1994, OVCMT has set the standard for excellence in massage therapy education as Canada’s 1st nationally accredited Registered Massage Therapy program. Our two-year diploma program blends in-depth academic knowledge with hands-on practical experience, preparing students to become leaders in healthcare and eligible to write the CCHPBC registration examinations. 

We are seeking passionate Academic and Practical Instructors to join our collaborative, multidisciplinary team. At OVCMT, you’ll help shape the next generation of RMTs in a supportive environment that values innovation, professionalism, and work-life balance.

Position: Academic and Practical Instructors

Start Dates: September 2025, January 2026

About Our Program

Our curriculum is a unique mix of academic and practical courses, including:

• Academic Courses:
  • Anatomy & Physiology, Musculoskeletal Anatomy, Pathology, Neuroanatomy, Research, Business, and Professional Ethics.
  • Courses emphasize critical thinking, communication, trauma-informed care, and integration of knowledge across disciplines.
• Practical Courses:
  • Hands-on massage techniques, palpation, assessment, and clinical reasoning.
  • Extensive practicum and in-reach experiences with real patients, designed to mirror professional practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, student-centered instruction using established course outlines and materials.
• Mentor and support students in both classroom and practical settings, adapting to diverse learning styles.
• Collaborate with teaching assistants and fellow instructors to ensure cohesive course delivery.
• Guide students in developing hands-on skills, clinical reasoning, and professional conduct.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance and grades.
• Participate in staff meetings, performance reviews, and ongoing curriculum development.
• Foster a welcoming, inclusive, and productive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Current registration and good standing with the CCHPBC (or applicable governing body) with a minimum  2 year of practice
• Passion for teaching and commitment to advancing the massage therapy profession.
• Interest in ongoing professional development and lifelong learning.
• Previous experience as a teaching assistant or in an educational support role is an asset.
• Teaching certificate or equivalent educational credentials/experience preferred 
• Eagerness to share foundational knowledge and real-world experience with future RMTs.

Our faculty includes RMTs, doctors, chiropractors, kinesiologists, osteopaths, and more, you’ll be part of a diverse and supportive community1

Apply Today

Ready to help educate the healthcare leaders of tomorrow?
To apply or learn more, please contact:

• Katie Fairles, BSc, RMT – Academic Director
  katie_fairles@ovcmt.com
• Alison Coolican, BSc, RMT – Practical Director
  PracticalDirector@ovcmt.com

Or call us at 250-558-3718.

At OVCMT, we engage your hands, your mind, and your future—join us in shaping the next generation of massage therapists!

Clinical Supervisor

Posted: 2024-10-20

 For the last 30 years OVCMT has been providing excellence in Massage Therapy education.   We are accredited by the Canadian Massage Therapy Council for Accreditation (CMTCA)) and Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB).  

If you are interested in sharing your skills as an RMT with students that will inspire you, and have experience with patients in one or more of the following areas;  pregnancy, sports, cancer, scar, or orthopedic, systemic, or neurological conditions, we would love to hear from you.

Education and Experience:

- Must be a Registered Massage Therapist  in good standing with the CCHPBC

- Minimum two years' experience practicing as a Registered Massage Therapist.

Skills and Competencies:

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team

- Commitment to providing excellent instruction and guidance to students

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Part-time hours: 2.5 - 12 per week

Contact Terry Francis, Clinical Director