BCIT’s School of Energy is seeking a regular, full-time (1.0 FTE**)** BCGEU Faculty in our Power Engineering programs. The Power Engineering department of BCIT is a dynamic and interesting place to work, with continued demand for Instructors in both in our full-time day and distance education programs.

We offer the opportunity to live and to work in the beautiful Lower Mainland, the opportunity to interact with key drivers in industry, and the satisfaction of sharing your extensive power engineering expertise with our students. The department also offers training and support in developing teaching skills. A willingness to complete the Provincial Instructors diploma within 3 years is required. If you enjoy teamwork, are innovative and have a proven track record in industry, then we would like to hear from you.

Duties & Responsibilities

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES**:**

• Providing instruction into Power Engineering programs including: General (1 year), Power and Process (2 years), Distance Education and Industry Services courses (could require some traveling).

• Preparing and presenting classroom lectures, laboratory projects and examinations.

• Upgrading and preparing learning material relevant to Power Engineering subjects.

• Preparing and monitoring on-line courses.

• Working directly with industries in B.C., across Canada and around the world to develop and deliver site-specific power engineering based training.

• Performs other duties as assigned consistent with the job grade of this position.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS**:**

• REQUIRED: First Class Standardized Power Engineer certification combined with recent, relevant, and progressive industry experience. Candidates with a Second or Third Class Standardized Power Engineering certification combined with Mechanical engineering degree may also be considered.

• A minimum of five years’ recent and related industrial experience.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• A commitment and desire to support learners.

• Demonstrated ability to use industry standard proprietary software packages and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.

• Recent experience in one or more of the following areas: oil and gas; power generation; waste to energy; pulp and paper; and/or mining.

• Refrigeration experience would be considered an asset.

• Instructional and course development experience is preferred.

• Supervisory, leadership and project management experience is preferred.

Additional Information

Benefits – Why you’d love working with us

• Competitive pay
• Minimum of forty-six days of annual leave prorated per year.
• Competitive employer-paid extended health and dental plan including access to a Health Care Spending Account of up to $500 if eligible!
• 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
• Eligibility requirements apply, benefits may vary depending on the employee group the position belongs to and whether the position offered is temporary or part-time. 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.

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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

SoE Industrial Mechanical

Campus Location

Burnaby campus

Bargaining Unit

BCGEU Faculty

Job Status

Regular

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time

Number of Vacancies

1

Anticipated Start Date

08/17/2026

Anticipated End Date

Competition Information

Competition Number

26GEUF008

Competition Open Date

05/27/2026

Competition Close Date

Open Until Filled?

Yes