Faculty, Auto Collision

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 and dental with Health

Pension plan

BCIT Flexible Learning courses

Wellness and Employee Assistance

Fitness Centre access

Job summary

BCIT’s School of Transportation seeks a regular, full-time BCGEU Faculty member to teach Auto Collision at the Burnaby campus. You’ll deliver theory and hands-on shop instruction to prepare students for entry-level employment in auto body repair and refinishing.

You will work with department heads and colleagues to ensure quality training, develop course resources, and participate in program delivery. A strong candidate has journeyperson experience and effective communication skills.

Qualifications

• ITA Certificate of Qualification with Inter-Provincial Red Seal Endorsement in Motor Vehicle Body Repair/Metal & Paint.
• Minimum of five years of recent journeyperson industry experience.
• Ability to instruct the curriculum with strong classroom and workshop skills.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work well in a collegial, team-oriented environment.
• Ability to develop course resources and training technologies.
• Computer literacy with MS Word, PowerPoint and LMS; file management on a database.
• Provincial Instructor Diploma or prior post-secondary instructing experience is an asset.
• Supervisory experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Instruction to apprenticeship and/or entry-level students.
• Provide short-term coverage for full-time faculty releases.
• Prepare classroom presentations and practical demonstrations.
• Collaborate with Department Heads.

Skills

Instructional ability

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

ITA Certificate

Provincial Instructor Diploma (asset)

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Learning Management System (LMS)

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 School of Transportation is seeking a regular, full-time (1.0 FTE ) BCGEU Faculty, Auto Collision to teach in our collision and refinishing programs at our Burnaby campus. Faculty deliver training in basic theory and related information to enable students to become proficient in auto body repair & refinishing. By imparting their practical knowledge, along with hands‑on shop practice, Faculty prepare students for entry‑level employment in the motor vehicle body repair trade.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Instruction to apprenticeship and/or entry‑level students.
• Short‑term coverage for full‑time faculty release.
• Preparing for classroom presentations and practical demonstrations.
• Working collectively with our Department Heads.

Auto collision repair subject areas include:

• Safety
• Tools and Equipment
• Welding
• Auto Body Construction
• Plastics and Composites
• Surface Preparation
• Mechanical and Electrical Components
• Trim and Hardware
• Glass Removal and Replacement
• Detailing
• Shop Management and Appraisal
• Suspension and Steering

Auto collision refinishing subject areas include:

• Refinishing Tools and Equipment
• Removal and Installation
• Solvents
• Masking Procedures
• Corrosion Protection Systems
• Undercoats
• Chemical Additives
• Topcoats
• Automotive Plastics
• Credits
• Colour Theory
• Multi Stage Applications
• Technological Trends

Qualifications

• ITA Certificate of Qualification with an Inter‑Provincial Red Seal Endorsement (Motor Vehicle Body Repairer – Metal & Paint)
• A minimum of five years of recent journeyperson industry experience
• Demonstrated knowledge and practical skills necessary to instruct the curriculum
• Demonstrated excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a collegial manner within a team
• Demonstrated ability to develop course resources and training technologies
• Current computer literacy and proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and a Learning management system ( LMS ): ability to manage files located on a database
• Provincial Instructor Diploma or previous post‑secondary instructing experience is an asset.
• Supervisory experience is an asset.

Additional Information

• 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
• 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!

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Salary Range

Salary Range Salary Range: $82,891 - $122,857 per annum.

Additional Salary Information

Salary prorated based on percentage and term of appointment.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * What is the highest level of education attained? Successful candidates may be required to submit official transcript(s) from the granting institution for verification.
  • GED
  • High School Diploma
  • Certificate
  • Diploma
  • Associates Degree
  • Bachelors Degree
  • Masters Degree
  • PHD
• * 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
• * 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