Auxiliary Trades Support

British Columbia Institute of Technology; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) is seeking individuals for temporary assignments across its campuses. The roles span part-time or full-time hours and include labour, general maintenance, mechanical work, with potential First Aid duties.

Flexibility is essential as assignments vary in duration; ongoing employment cannot be guaranteed, and candidates should be prepared for short-notice calls and travel to different campus locations.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 plus 6 months post-secondary education and/or trades training.
• Two years of general work experience plus one year in trades environments.
• Knowledge of mechanical maintenance and hand tools; familiarity with tools and equipment.
• Working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to be called in on short notice and work at multiple campus locations.
• Customer-service oriented with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team; valid BC driver's license.
• Trades qualification, forklift and Level II/III First Aid certification are assets.

Responsibilities

• Duties may include labour work, general maintenance, mechanical work.
• Occasional First Aid Attendant duties may be required.

Skills

Customer-service oriented

Interpersonal communication

Team player

Short-notice availability

Education

Grade 12 plus 6 months post-secondary

Trades Qualification

Forklift certification

First Aid Certification Level 2/3

Tools

Hand tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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 in-house Auxiliary Trades Support Services is looking for high caliber, dynamic and flexible individuals who have the skills and ability to work within the Institute in a variety of temporary assignments.
The temporary assignments could be part-time or full-time hours of work and located at any of the below BCIT Campus locations:

Assignments may vary from a few hours to several months in duration at any of our campuses. Auxiliary staff can be contacted the day assignments become available or with a few days of advanced notice. Due to the varying demand for services, there may be breaks between assignments, we therefore cannot guarantee ongoing employment.
We provide support where employees are absent due to sick leave, vacation, or to assist with heavy workloads. Flexibility and adaptability are crucial to being successful in a temporary role.

Duties & Responsibilities

Duties may include labour work, general maintenance, mechanical work. Employees often work as a Toolroom Attendant and there may be occasions to work as a First Aid Attendant.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Grade 12 plus 6 months post-secondary education and/or training such as trades training.
• Two years of general work experience plus one year of experience in trades environments such as construction or material handling.
• Knowledge of mechanical maintenance and hand tools.
• Familiarity with tools and equipment.
• Working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office package.
• The ability to be called in on short-notice and work at various campus locations.
• Customer-service oriented with an emphasis on excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Valid BC driver’s license.
• Trades Qualification, Forklift and Level Two or Three First Aid Certification are assets.

BCIT’s Human Resources accepts auxiliary pool applications on an ongoing basis.

Please note: these are the minimum required qualifications. This position is a dayshift position as defined in Article 14.1 of the Collective Agreement.

Additional Information

Benefits – Why you’d love working with us

• 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.

Persons with disabilities who require accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact us using our contact form . Please note that all applications must be submitted via the careers page portal. Applications submitted through the contact form will not be accepted. For additional information, please visit our frequently asked questions (FAQs) page and see how we hire .

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 Salary varies based on position: $30.80 - $39.02 per hour.

Additional Salary Information

External hires are initially placed at the minimum of the salary range with set progressions to the maximum as per the Collective Agreement. Salary prorated based on percentage and term of appointment.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?
  • 0-1
  • 1-2
  • 3-5
  • 6-9
  • 10+
• * 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
• * Should you be the successful candidate, what is your earliest possible start date?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * How many days/hours per week are you available?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * This position requires the employee to travel to our different campuses at Annacis Island/Richmond/North Vancouver. Do you have a reliable source of transportation to commute to these campuses?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Due to the varying demand for services, there may be breaks between assignments, we therefore cannot guarantee ongoing employment. Are you comfortable with this?
  • Yes, I am comfortable with breaks between assignments and understand ongoing employment is not guranteed.
  • No, I am not comfortable with breaks between assignments.