Medical Aesthetician/ Associate Instructor

Job summary

The role involves performing and supervising medical aesthetic treatments while instructing and mentoring students in a practical lab setting. Responsibilities include demonstrating procedures, providing technical feedback, and ensuring adherence to safety and clinical protocols.

Job details

Company Description La Vie Academy is Canada’s leading medical aesthetics training academy, offering nationally recognized, career-focused education for aspiring aestheticians and licensed medical professionals. Through a hybrid learning model, hands-on practicums, and a real-world curriculum, the academy prepares students to enter the workforce or start their own aesthetics businesses with confidence. Small class sizes, access to industry-leading equipment, and instruction from experienced practitioners create a highly personalized and practical learning environment. Internship opportunities, career guidance, and multiple locations across Canada support learners from initial training through long-term professional growth. La Vie Academy is committed to empowering careers and advancing the future of medical aesthetics. Role Description The Medical Aesthetician/Associate Instructor is a full-time, on-site role based at La Vie Academy’s South Surrey, BC location. This position combines hands-on medical aesthetics practice with teaching responsibilities, including demonstrating procedures, guiding students through practical labs, and supporting classroom instruction. Day-to-day tasks include performing and supervising treatments such as laser hair removal, microneedling, and other non-invasive procedures in accordance with safety and clinical protocols. The role involves mentoring students, providing feedback on technique and professionalism, and contributing to a positive, inclusive learning environment. The Associate Instructor will also assist with treatment room preparation, equipment maintenance checks, client and model scheduling support, and adherence to academy policies and regulatory standards. Qualifications Clinical aesthetics skills in procedures such as Laser Hair Removal and Hair Removal, with the ability to demonstrate and supervise treatments safely and effectively. Experience or training in Microneedling and related advanced medical aesthetics techniques, with strong knowledge of treatment indications, contraindications, and aftercare. Foundational understanding of Medicine or healthcare principles relevant to medical aesthetics, including skin anatomy, infection control, and patient safety. Strong Customer Service skills, with the ability to interact professionally with students, clients, and models, and to support a welcoming and respectful environment. Previous experience as a medical aesthetician, nurse, or other regulated healthcare professional in a clinical or spa setting is highly beneficial. Experience in teaching, training, precepting, or mentoring learners in a practical skills environment is an asset. Relevant certification or diploma in Medical Aesthetics or a related field. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex procedures clearly and adapt teaching methods to diverse learning styles. Demonstrated commitment to professional ethics, regulatory compliance, and health and safety standards. Ability to work on-site in South Surrey, BC, collaborate with a multidisciplinary instructional team, and support

What you’ll do

The role involves performing and supervising medical aesthetic treatments while instructing and mentoring students in a practical lab setting. Responsibilities include demonstrating procedures, providing technical feedback, and ensuring adherence to safety and clinical protocols.

Requirements

Candidates must have clinical skills in laser hair removal and microneedling, along with a relevant certification or diploma in Medical Aesthetics. Experience in teaching or mentoring and a foundational understanding of healthcare principles are highly beneficial.

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Regulatory Compliance · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Laser Hair Removal
• Microneedling
• Clinical Aesthetics
• Teaching
• Mentoring
• Patient Safety
• Infection Control
• Customer Service
• Skin Anatomy
• Clinical Supervision
• Treatment Planning
• Regulatory Compliance

Job areas

• Education
• Healthcare
• Customer Service & Support