Faculty, Forest and Natural Areas Management

British Columbia Institute of Technology; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 114,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Burnaby is seeking a part-time Instructor for the Forest and Natural Areas Management Diploma program. The role involves teaching GIS for Natural Resource Applications and requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, along with experience in GIS applications. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits, emphasizing innovation and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Twenty-five days of vacation

Employer-paid health and dental plan

Defined benefit pension plan

Access to free courses

Wellness programs

Complimentary gym membership

Qualifications

• Must have experience with GIS applications, specifically in renewable resources.
• Demonstrated ability to teach at a post-secondary level.
• Field experience in forestry or related areas is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction for course-level applied learning.
• Train students on geographic information systems and course material delivery.
• Assess student submissions and provide feedback.

Skills

GIS applications knowledge

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor in environmental/natural resource management

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

Job description

Faculty, Forest and Natural Areas Management

Position Title Faculty, Forest and Natural Areas Management

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 Environment is seeking an enthusiastic and team-oriented temporary, part-time (0.50 FTE) Instructor to teach in the Forest and Natural Areas Management (FNAM) Diploma program. The FNAM program trains graduates for employment in a range of fields including industrial forestry, urban forestry, silviculture, arboriculture, GIS, digital field mapping, and natural resources management. Graduates are eligible for registration as Registered Forest Technologists (RFT) in British Columbia and have several available pathways to other levels of certification and education. This temporary position will teach RENR 2310 GIS for Natural Resource Applications to first year FNAM students in the Winter 2026 Term.

Duties & Responsibilities

General responsibilities will include providing instruction for course- and program-level applied learning including training students in use of geographic information systems for natural resource applications (including logging into BCIT system, install of ArcGIS Pro, access to online resources and server/cloud storage, accessing online data sources, delivery of course material and assessment of submissions). Other responsibilities will be based on the strengths of the successful candidate and the needs of the program.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Bachelor in an environmental and/or natural resource management discipline or other areas relevant to RENR 2310.
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of GIS applications, specifically ArcGIS Pro and the use and application of GIS in renewable resources and forestry industry and fields.
• Strong candidates with other relevant combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• Recent field and/or operational experience in the subject matter (RENR 2310).
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively teach at the post-secondary level in classroom, field, and online settings.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a diverse team, to be flexible and adaptive to meet the needs and challenges of a dynamic program.
• Able to weave multiple sources of knowledge in a teaching context, particularly with engaging relevant Indigenous knowledge-holders and land stewards.
• Familiar with the concepts of landform interpretation and earth sciences.
• Knowledge of regional hydrologic concepts for streams and watershed characteristics.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum three years of recent field and/or operational experience in the subject matter.
• Additional Professional designation or eligibility to register as a professional is an asset (e.g., PAg, RPF, RFT, RPBio).
• Experience with new technologies used in natural resource management is an asset.

Benefits – Why you’d love working with us

• Competitive pay
• Minimum of twenty-five days of vacation (or more, depending on your position)
• Competitive employer-paid extended health and dental plan – take a look at our benefit plans!
• 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!

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

$65,045 - $113,545 per annum

Additional Salary Information

Salary prorated based on percentage and term of appointment. Salary based on education, experience and placement criteria as outlined in the Collective Agreement.

Posting Category

Faculty

Department 2

Natural Resources and Environment

Campus Location

Burnaby campus

Bargaining Unit

BCIT Faculty and Staff Association (FSA)

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*)

* What is the highest level of education attained? Successful candidates will 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+

* 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

* 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

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.