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BCGEU Faculty, Boilermaker

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Position Title BCGEU Faculty, Boilermaker
Who We Are
At BCIT, putting people at the core of everything we do is paramount. This idea is the foundation of BCIT’s People Vision, which describes the Institute’s goals and priorities in respect to our people. In a complex and uncertain world, it’s vital our people feel valued, supported and connected. BCIT champions a culture of innovation and global progress through people’s imagination and creativity. With a competitive compensation package, great work-life balance, and career advancement opportunities, see why we’ve earned the title of one of BC’s Top Employers for over ten years running.
Position Summary
BCIT’s School of Construction and the Environment is seeking a temporary, full-time (1.0 FTE) BCGEU Faculty, Boilermaker to teach in our Boilermaker program. Boilermaking includes tank erection, boiler house upgrades and heavy industrial rigging. BCIT is one of Canada’s largest post-secondary institutes, with more than 45,000 students enrolled in certificate, diploma, apprenticeship and degree programs. Responsibilities include: instruction to apprentice or entry-level students; preparing and presenting classroom lectures; practical demonstrations; developing and updating curriculum; and working collectively with our Steel Trades Department Head.
Duties & Responsibilities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Face to face classroom instruction to apprentice or entry-level students;
  • Preparing and presenting classroom lessons including lecture and facilitating individual and group work;
  • Face to face practical demonstrations;
  • Evaluating student work and evaluating quality of program curriculum and instruction;
  • Maintaining a safe work environment for staff and students;
  • Working collaboratively with other Faculty members for development and delivery of programs;
  • Working collectively with our Steel Trades Department Head.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:

  • BC Trades Qualification with Inter-provincial Red Seal Status in Boilermaking
  • Minimum of five years’ current experience as a journeyperson
  • Previous supervisory or teaching experience would be an asset
  • Demonstrated skills and abilities necessary to instruct the curriculum
  • Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
  • Provincial Instructor Diploma (or willingness to achieve such) an asset
  • Welding ticket would be an asset
  • Current computer literacy including MS Word, Excel, and Outlook
Additional Information
Benefits – Why you’d love working with us

  • Competitive pay
  • Minimum of forty-six days of vacation
  • Competitive employer-paid extended health and dental plan – take a look at our benefit plans!
  • 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


BCIT values diverse experiences, ideas, cultures and perspectives and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from members of all groups experiencing barriers to equity. If you require accessibility accommodations during any part of the application or hiring process, please contact RecruitmentAssistant@bcit.ca so we can best support you. 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
School/Service Area SOCE Industrial Construction
Campus Location Burnaby campus
Bargaining Unit BCGEU Faculty
Job Status Temporary
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time
Number of Vacancies 1.0
Anticipated Start Date 04/29/2024
Anticipated End Date 12/31/2024
Competition Information

Competition Number 23GEUF69
Competition Open Date 11/29/2023
Competition Close Date 12/31/2024
Open Until Filled? No
Quicklink for Posting https://careers.bcit.ca/postings/7849

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * What is the highest level of education attained?
    • GED
    • High School Diploma
    • Certificate
    • Diploma
    • Associates Degree
    • Bachelors Degree
    • Masters Degree
    • PHD
  2. * How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?
    • 0-1
    • 1-2
    • 3-5
    • 6-9
    • 10+
  3. * This position is temporary with an anticipated end date. At the time of posting, there is no guarantee of extension past the anticipated end date.
    • I acknowledge that there is no guarantee of extension past the anticipated end date of this temporary position.
  4. * All positions at BCIT require on campus presence at the applicable campus location(s). This means the successful candidate must be able to and willing to relocate to the Lower Mainland. Please select from the following that best describes your situation:
    • I currently reside in the Lower Mainland
    • I do not currently reside in the Lower Mainland, however I am willing and able to relocate if found to be the successful candidate
    • I do not currently reside in the Lower Mainland and I am unwilling to relocate
  5. * Where a successful applicant places within the salary range is dependent on education, experience, and placement criteria as outlined in the Collective Agreement. Are you satisfied with being placed on this range?
    • Yes
    • No

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
Optional Documents