BCIT’s School of Construction and the Environment is seeking temporary, full-time (1.0 FTE**) Faculty, Electrical.** BCIT is one of the leading Electrical Training Centres in North America. The Electrical Trades program is delivered by a dynamic, fast-growing, team oriented department, which is currently accepting applications for regular, full-time Instructors in our Construction and Industrial Electrician Apprenticeship and Electrical Foundation programs. There are several opportunities that would provide an individual with a challenging and rewarding career which could lead to long term employment. If you want to share your knowledge, enjoy teamwork, have an innovative approach, and proven track record in industry, we invite you to apply.

Please note***:*** This opportunity does have the potential of leading to full-time employment once the successful candidate has successfully completed a probationary period. Initial contract is for 3 months.

Duties & Responsibilities

DUTIESANDRESPONSIBILITIES**:**

• Instruction to apprenticeship including Construction Electrician and Industrial Electrician, Electrical Foundation, and/or part-time/industry service students
• Preparing and presenting classroom lectures Shop and lab instruction
• Instructional counseling and evaluation
• Administrative responsibilities, including examination marking, and student evaluation, curriculum development and program enhancement
• Administrative processes required to ensure appropriate resources are in place to deliver training
• Input into development of modifications to workshop and instructional areas.
• Other duties directly related to the instruction of trades and vocational programs;
• Working collectively with the Electrical Trades Department Head

The position is not just about teaching electrical concepts. It also requires a person willing to:

• Motivate students to learn,

• Teach employability skills and assist with time management, and

• Spend the extra effort with students who are struggling, and challenge the students who are excelling.

• A commitment to teaching excellence and preparation of outstanding graduates is foremost.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS**:**

• BC Trades Certificate of Qualification with Inter-Provincial Red Seal in Construction Electrician and/or Industrial Electrician

• A minimum of five years’ current work experience as a journeyperson

• Must have supervisory experience

• Previous teaching experience is an asset

• Experience with programming and troubleshooting programable logic controllers PLC is an asset

• Experience with electronics, instrumentation and motor control preferred

• Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to instruct the entire curriculum from Foundation to Level 4

• Effective interpersonal skills and a strong desire to teach

• Experience working with apprentices in a supervisory role

• Effective command of the English language, both written and oral

• Field Safety Representative (FSR) certification would be preferred

• Completion of the Provincial Instructors Diploma Program preferred

• A proven record of professional development to stay current with new technologies and industry practices and a strong desire to maintain this currency.

• Good hands-on skills and experience maintaining and repairing electrical equipment

• Software/Computer Application(s) and Expertise – Demonstrated skills in Microsoft Office applications, and internet applications, with particular emphasis on the ability to use spreadsheets and adobe applications.

Additional Information

Benefits – Why you’d love working with us

• Competitive pay
• Defined benefit pension plan with employer contributions
• Professional Development funds and resources
• Access to most BCIT Flexible Learning courses free of charge
• Wellness and Employee Assistance programs
• Complimentary membership with free access to the Fitness Centre, Gymnasium, and more
• For more information on our generous benefits, click here!

BCIT is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring for systemically oppressed groups who have been excluded from full participation at BCIT and the larger community. This includes Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2S/LGBTQIA+. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

Persons with disabilities who require accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact RecruitmentAssistant@bcit.ca. Please note that all applications must be submitted via the careers page portal. Email applications will not be accepted.

The British Columbia Institute of Technology acknowledges that our campuses are located on the unceded traditional territories of the Coast Salish Nations of xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səl̓ilwətaɁɬ (Tsleil-Waututh).

Salary Range

Salary Range: $78,133 - $115,805 per annum.

Additional Salary Information

Salary prorated based on percentage and term of appointment.

Position Details

Posting Category

Faculty

Department 2

Industrial Construction

Campus Location

Burnaby campus

Bargaining Unit

BCGEU Faculty

Job Status

Temporary

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time

Number of Vacancies

Multiple

Anticipated Start Date

08/05/2025

Anticipated End Date

Competition Information

Competition Number

25GEUF114

Competition Open Date

05/28/2025

Competition Close Date

06/28/2025

Open Until Filled?

No