Faculty, Heavy Duty Mechanics

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health and dental plan

Pension plan

Flexible learning courses

Wellness and Employee Assistance

Fitness centre access

Vacation prorated 46 days

Job summary

BCIT’s School of Transportation on Annacis Island in Delta is seeking three regular, full-time Faculty in the Heavy Equipment Group to deliver training in apprenticeship and foundation programs.

This role includes teaching provincial curriculum, preparing and presenting classroom lectures, course delivery and assessment materials, and providing practical demonstrations while working collaboratively with our heavy equipment team and the Department Head.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years’ journeyperson industry experience (more preferred).
• Able to instruct full scope of heavy duty curriculum including tracks and undercarriage.
• Documented experience repairing and maintaining heavy duty or off-road equipment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver training in apprenticeship and foundation programs.
• Teach provincial curriculum and prepare lectures, materials, and assessments.
• Provide practical demonstrations and collaborate with the heavy equipment team and Department Head.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Leadership experience

Instructing experience

Education

Red Seal in Heavy Duty Mechanics

Certificate of Apprenticeship in Heavy Duty Mechanics

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

At BCIT , people are at the heart of everything we do. Guided by our People Plan , Caring for Our People. Strengthening BCIT Together., we are committed to creating an environment where employees can thrive, grow, and feel a genuine sense of belonging. We foster healthy and supportive workplaces, invest in learning and development, strengthen connections across our community, and empower innovation and transformation. With a competitive compensation package, work-life balance, and opportunities for professional growth, BCIT offers a workplace where your contributions matter and your career can flourish. It’s one reason we’ve been recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers for more than a decade.

Position Summary

BCIT’s School of Transportation is seeking three (3) regular, full-time Faculty in our Heavy Equipment Group at our campus located on Annacis Island in Delta to deliver training in our apprenticeship and foundation programs.

Duties & Responsibilities

This full time position includes instructional responsibilities such as: teaching provincial curriculum; short-term coverage for Faculty release; preparing and presenting classroom lectures, course delivery and assessment materials; providing practical demonstrations; and working collaboratively within our heavy equipment team and with the Department Head. The program curriculum includes the instruction of disassembly, inspection, overhaul, servicing and reassembly of many types of off-road heavy duty equipment and commercial trucks. This ranges from class 8 semi tractors and transport trailers through to bulldozers, front end loaders, skid steers and excavators.

Qualifications

• BC Trades Qualification with Inter-Provincial Red Seal in Heavy Duty Mechanics
• BC Certificate of Apprenticeship in Heavy Duty Mechanics
• BC Trades Qualification with Inter-Provincial Red Seal in Commercial Transport is an asset
• A minimum of five years’ recent journeyperson industry experience (more preferred)
• Ability to Instruct the full scope of heavy duty curriculum including tracks and undercarriage
• Documented experience in the repair and maintenance of heavy duty or off-road equipment
• Demonstrated excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
• Current computer literacy and proficiency with Microsoft Word and PowerPoint: ability to manage files located on a database
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience would be an asset
• Documented experience working as an Instructor in a post-secondary or industrial setting within a team environment is an asset

Additional Information

• Competitive pay
• Minimum of fourty-six days of annual vacation 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.

BCIT is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring individuals who have been historically underrepresented in our workforce, BCIT , and the larger community. We strongly encourage Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2S/LGBTQIA+ to apply. While all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. Accessibility is an integral part of BCIT’s commitment to equity and inclusion.

Salary Range

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

Additional Salary Information

Salary prorated based on percentage and term of appointment.