Faculty, Electrical

British Columbia Institute of Technology; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 82,891 - 122,857; 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

Position Summary

BCIT’s School of Construction and the Environment is seeking a temporary, full‑time (1.0 FTE) Faculty, Electrical. The position may lead to long‑term employment after a probationary period; the initial contract is for 3 months.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Teaching apprenticeship courses, including Construction Electrician, Industrial Electrician, Electrical Foundation, and part‑time/industry service students.
• Preparing and presenting classroom lectures, shop, and lab instruction.
• Providing instructional counseling and evaluation.
• Managing administrative responsibilities such as examination marking, student evaluation, curriculum development, and program enhancement.
• Ensuring appropriate resources are available to deliver training.
• Contributing to modifications of workshop and instructional areas.
• Performing other duties directly related to the instruction of trades and vocational programs.
• Collaborating with the Electrical Trades Department Head.
• Motivating students to learn.
• Teaching employability skills and assisting with time management.
• Providing extra effort for struggling students and challenging those who excel.
• Demonstrating a commitment to teaching excellence and producing outstanding graduates.

Qualifications

• BC Trades Certificate of Qualification with Inter‑Provincial Red Seal in Construction Electrician and/or Industrial Electrician.
• A minimum of five years’ current work experience as a journeyperson.
• Supervisory experience.
• Previous teaching experience is an asset.
• Experience with programming and troubleshooting programmable logic controllers (PLC) is an asset.
• Experience with electronics, instrumentation and motor control is preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to instruct the entire curriculum from Foundation to Level 4.
• Effective interpersonal skills and a strong desire to teach.
• Experience working with apprentices in a supervisory role.
• Effective command of the English language, both written and oral.
• Field Safety Representative (FSR) certification is preferred.
• Completion of the Provincial Instructors Diploma Program is preferred.
• A proven record of professional development to stay current with new technologies and industry practices and a strong desire to maintain this currency.
• Good hands‑on skills and experience maintaining and repairing electrical equipment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and internet applications, with particular emphasis on spreadsheets and Adobe applications.

Benefits

• 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.

Salary

Salary range: $82,891 – $122,857 per annum. Salary is prorated based on percentage and term of appointment.

Employment Equity and Accommodation

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.

BCIT 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).