Faculty, Industrial Instrumentation

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Forty-six days of annual leave prorata

Extended health and dental plan

Defined benefit pension

BCIT courses access

Wellness and EAP programs

Fitness centre access

Job summary

BCIT’s School of Energy seeks a regular, full-time BCGEU Faculty member in the Industrial Instrumentation Department. The role involves instructing at multiple levels, delivering lectures, labs and exams, and updating materials while staying connected with industry partners.

The candidate should have a Red Seal Interprovincial Certificate and at least five years as a journeyperson, with DCS/PLC experience and a passion for teaching. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Instr/Control Tech or Technologist with Red Seal Interprovincial Certificate.
• 5+ years as journeyperson in relevant industries.
• Strong English written and spoken communication.
• Basic MS Office and internet literacy.
• Ability to teach and supervise students; stay industry-current.
• DCS/PLC experience required; related assets considered.

Responsibilities

• Instruct students, present lectures, run labs and exams.
• Prepare and upgrade lesson materials continuously.
• Maintain industry contacts to stay current in the field.
• May require shift work and travel per collective agreement.

Skills

Excellent written and oral English

Interpersonal skills

Supervisory or teaching experience

DCS/PLC experience

Basic computer literacy

Education

Red Seal Interprovincial Certificate

Power Engineering 4th class or higher (asset)

BC Provincial Instructors Diploma or equivalent (asset)

Tools

AutoCAD

Excel

PowerPoint

PLC

DeltaV

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 Energy is seeking a regular, full-time (1.0 FTE ) BCGEU Faculty in our Industrial Instrumentation Department.

Duties & Responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : The department currently teaches all four levels of the Red Seal Instrumentation and Control Technician (Industrial Instrument Mechanic) Apprenticeship program, a two year Industrial Instrumentation Process and Control Technician diploma program, and custom-designed Industry Services training courses for corporate customers. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing instruction to students, preparing and presenting classroom lectures, laboratory projects, and examinations as assigned. The Instructor will also be responsible for upgrading and preparing lesson materials on an ongoing basis, as well as maintaining contact with industry to remain current in the industrial control field. This position may require shift work as defined in Article 14.1 of the Collective Agreement, and may require some travel.

Qualifications

• Instrumentation and Control Technician (Industrial Instrument Mechanic) or Instrumentation Engineering Technologist with Red Seal Interprovincial Certificate
• A minimum of five years’ recent work experience as a journeyperson in industries such as Gas/Oil, Mining/Metals processing, Water and/or Waste Water Treatment, or Pulp & Paper.
• An excellent written and oral command of the English language.
• Basic computer literacy, including use of the internet, e-mail system and MS Office.
• Effective interpersonal skills and a strong desire to teach.
• Previous supervisory or teaching experience with skills and abilities to instruct the curriculum.
• DCS and/or PLC experience is required.
• Power Engineering 4th class or higher certificate would be considered an asset.
• (Red Seal) Industrial Electrician qualification would be considered an asset.
• BC Provincial Instructors Diploma or equivalent would be an asset.

Good to have:

• Professional Engineering or Technologist (Instrumentation or Electrical).
• Team-oriented, software experience (AutoCAD, Excel, PowerPoint, PLC , Delta V etc.), and background in other professions such as HVAC /Refrigeration, Electrical or Power Engineering.
• Previous experience as a trainer or instructor would also be an asset

Benefits – Why you’d love working with us

• 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.

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. Please note that all applications must be submitted via the careers page portal. Applications submitted through the contact form will not be accepted.

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

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