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Okanagan College Layoffs 2026 — 12 Jobs Cut in British Columbia, Canada

12
employees affected
Media Report

Okanagan College laid off 12 staff members and offered 34 early retirement packages, totaling 46 positions eliminated, due to a significant drop in international student enrollment following federal restrictions on study permits. The college also cut the Modern Languages in Arts program and suspended a Science in Nursing partnership program with UBC Okanagan.

Announced Date
March 26, 2026
Province
British Columbia
City
Kelowna
Industry
Education
Laid Off
12
Organization Type
government_provincial
Source
News Media
Organization
Okanagan College

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Sources (8 articles)

Okanagan college staff relieved after arbitrator rules layoffs breached contract

Global News·Apr 10, 2026

Okanagan College violated collective agreement in 2025 layoffs

Global News·Apr 10, 2026

UPDATE: 3 arts positions reinstated at Okanagan College following arbitration

Vancouver Island Free Daily·Apr 7, 2026

UPDATE: 3 arts positions reinstated at Okanagan College following arbitration

Nanaimo News Bulletin·Apr 7, 2026

College must rehire three faculty members, labour board orders

Kelowna Courier·Apr 8, 2026

46 early retirements, layoffs at Okanagan College linked to drop in international student

Castanet·Mar 26, 2026

Okanagan college staff relieved after arbitrator rules layoffs breached contract

Global News·Apr 10, 2026

Okanagan College confirms staff cuts, 50 per cent drop in international students

castanet.net·Mar 27, 2026