Electrical Trades Instructor — Shape Apprentices for Industry

British Columbia Institute of Technology; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 83,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

46 days annual leave prorated

Extended health & dental with HCSA up

Defined benefit pension

Free BCIT flexible learning courses

Wellness and EAP

Free access to fitness facilities

Job summary

British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) is seeking a temporary, full‑time Faculty, Electrical to teach apprenticeship courses across Construction and Industrial Electrician streams. The contract is 3 months with potential for long‑term employment after a probationary period.

The role involves lectures, shop and lab instruction, student counseling, and assessment, plus responsibilities for exam marking and curriculum development within the Electrical Trades Department.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years’ current work experience as a journeyperson.
• Strong command of the English language, written and oral.
• Field Safety Representative (FSR) certification preferred.
• Completion of Provincial Instructors Diploma Program preferred.
• Experience with programming and troubleshooting PLCs is an asset.
• Hands-on skills in maintaining and repairing electrical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Teach apprenticeship courses (Construction/Industrial Electrician, Electrical Foundation).
• Prepare and present lectures, shop and lab instruction.
• Counsel and evaluate students; manage examinations and grading.
• Handle curriculum development and program enhancements.
• Ensure resources are available to deliver training and modify workshops.

Skills

Teaching

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Supervisory experience

Microsoft Office

Education

Provincial Instructors Diploma Program

apprenticeship teaching certification

Tools

PLC programming

Job description

British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) is seeking a temporary, full‑time Faculty, Electrical to teach apprenticeship courses across Construction and Industrial Electrician streams. The contract is 3 months with potential for long‑term employment after a probationary period.

The role involves lectures, shop and lab instruction, student counseling, and assessment, plus responsibilities for exam marking and curriculum development within the Electrical Trades Department.