Instructor, Electrical Program

Employment Group

BCGEU

Position Number

00206

Division

Faculty of Trades and Applied Technology

Department

Electrical Program

Campus

Nanaimo campus *Successful candidates must be able to attend in person on campus as required.

Location

Nanaimo, British Columbia

Country

Canada

Appointment Type

temporary part-time

Workload

25 instructional hours per week for 20 weeks.

Pay Level

BCGEU: $71,846 - $115,129 per annum (prorated if part-time).

Starting Salary

Faculty are placed on the BCGEU salary scale based on education, experience and placement criteria as outlined in the Collective Agreement, to an initial maximum of $89,412 per annum

Appointment Start Date

05-Jan-2026

Appointment End Date

29-May-2026

Additional Information

Appointment may end early or be extended.

Applicant Documents

CV/Resume, Cover Letter, Qualifications , Name and contact information of recent supervisors willing to provide a reference

Posted Date

09-Oct-2025

Closing Date

29-Oct-2025

Job Reference

2807

Duties:

Instruct all required components of apprenticeship technical training. This will include theory presentation and shop instruction as well as preparing lessons, submitting grades, and supporting student success.

Candidates must demonstrate commitment to teaching, learning, and student success. Successful candidates will participate in activities outside the classroom including student support and department committees.

Required Qualifications:

Three to five years demonstrated teaching or industry training experience or appropriate combination of above, including some supervisory experience. Electrician Interprovincial Certification with having served a four-year apprenticeship and has a minimum of five years proven journeyman status working on a broad range of building projects. Must have recent experience working with and interpreting the Electrical Code.

• Proven participation in trade related professional development relating to new technologies, new industry/instructional developments and trends, and supervisory experience.

• Completion of Provincial Instructor Diploma Program or equivalent (if in progress, maximum two years to completion).

• Proven classroom management ability.

• Willingness to work as part of a team.

• Excellent communication skills both written and oral.

• A high level of energy and enthusiasm is essential.

• Proven positive interpersonal skills in dealing with students.

• Sensitivity to the needs of a wide variety of adult students returning to education.

• Ability to work as part of a team comprised of instructors, administrators and support staff.

• Familiarity with computer applications appropriate to an educational setting.

• Must possess a valid Class 5 BC Driver's License and have a confirmed satisfactory driving record.

VIU is pleased to offer eligible employees a comprehensive benefit plan; ample paid holiday time; professional development opportunities and a desirable pension plan. As part of the VIU campus community, our employees work with supportive colleagues within an encouraging environment and are provided with the tools and training that promote learning and development. The perks of VIU employment are multiple, and include well-being initiatives and services, strategic discounts, and flexible work opportunities.

Note:

• Short-listed candidates must provide original transcripts, or applicable original certifications at time of interview.
• All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
• Vancouver Island University (VIU) is collectively committed to building and sustaining a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment for faculty, staff, and students. In our journey towards greater diversity, we invite applications from members of equity-seeking communities including women, racialized and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of all gender identities and sexual orientations who bring value to the VIU community through their lived experiences. We encourage members of all equity-seeking groups to self-identify within their application cover letter. When a candidate voluntarily discloses this information in their cover letter, the information will be used only for the fulfillment of the career opportunity. Disclosure and/or self-identification with an equity-seeking group will not lead to advantageous treatment of a candidate who is not qualified.