Instructor, Sustainable Agriculture

At New Brunswick Community College (NBCC), instructors play a critical role in shaping careers, strengthening industry, and supporting vibrant communities. We are currently seeking a dynamic and industry‑experienced professional to join us as an Instructor, Sustainable Agriculture in the School of Engineering Technologies

When you work at NBCC, you are a valued team member and a part of a community of leaders who are driven by learning excellence and social and economic development.

Position Type: Term

Duration: July 2026 to April 2027

Location: Fredericton

Salary: $2,454.00 to $3,776.00 bi-weekly

Education and Experience:

• Post-secondary education in a related field (e.g., Agriculture, Agronomy, Animal Science, Environmental Science, or Plant/Soil Science) with recent and relevant industry work experience.
• The successful candidate should possess a strong applied background in one or more of the following areas: livestock nutrition and production systems; plant and field crop production systems; plant nutrition and soil fertility; pesticide application and integrated pest management; and/or environmental science as it relates to agriculture.
• Demonstrated experience working in agricultural or agri-service settings, including activities such as crop production, livestock management, field scouting, soil and plant sampling, nutrient management planning, and/or environmental monitoring.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with industry practices such as scouting protocols, field sampling techniques, safe pesticide handling and application, equipment calibration, and interpreting agronomic or environmental data.

Preference will be given to candidates with:

• Relevant industry certifications (e.g., Pesticide Applicator License, nutrient management planning credentials)
• Experience in precision agriculture tools, data collection, and applied research or field trials
• Experience supervising, mentoring, or training others in an agricultural or educational setting
• A combination of crop and livestock systems experience, reflecting a broad understanding of modern agricultural production

Professional Skills:

• Highly flexible with excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to navigate and build relationships effectively throughout the organization.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills, analytical ability, and innovative thinking.
• Self-motivated, service and results oriented.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively independently and within a team.
• A desire for continuous learning and growth.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Assets:

• Minimum of five years of related and recent work experience.
• Experience working in a post-secondary environment.

Candidates should ensure that their resumes clearly highlight how they meet the specified qualifications.

Other combinations of education and experience may be considered as equivalent. Subject to competition response, the minimum qualifications may be raised.

At NBCC, we invest in your growth and wellbeing. We support career advancement through Professional Certifications and prioritize your whole self, with benefits like paid volunteer days and comprehensive health coverage. Some of the many benefits we offer are:

• Membership in the New Brunswick Public Service Pension Plan.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Free access to an Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP).
• Paid sick and vacation leave.
• Personal Spending Account.
• Volunteer leave.
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs.

Curious to learn more about the benefits NBCC has to offer? Visit our Careers Page.

This position is a unionized position where the terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the NBUPPE - Education (Instructional) collective agreement for the College.

All applicants must be eligible to work in Canada at the time of application. This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level.

The New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) is committed to being flexible in its operations and to the wellbeing of its employees. This includes considering reasonable requests for alternative work arrangements, when feasible, to meet the changing needs of the College and its students. In order to ensure our student needs are met, flexible work arrangements cannot extend beyond the New Brunswick border. NBCC employees must be living in a location that is a reasonable distance from one of our seven work locations around the Province.

NBCC is committed to employment equity and strives to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds and experiences. Accommodations are available upon request for applicants participating in all aspects of the selection process.

All interested candidates are invited to submit a detailed application, with a resume, online by 11:59pm on June 2, 2026. All applications will be acknowledged upon receipt.