Faculty, Ironworker

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Vacation (25 days)

Extended health and dental plan

Pension plan

Wellness programs

Fitness Centre access

Job summary

BCIT’s School of Construction and the Environment is seeking a temporary, full-time Faculty Ironworker to deliver instruction across apprenticeship and entry-level programs at the Burnaby campus.

The role includes classroom and shop teaching, curriculum development, and collaboration with the department to advance learning outcomes while ensuring safety and quality in instruction.

Qualifications

• BCIT Ironworker instructor prerequisites and credentialing.
• Experience teaching in apprenticeship/entry-level programs.
• Safety and compliance with industry best practices.

Responsibilities

• Classroom instruction and lesson preparation.
• Shop and lab instruction and supervision.
• Evaluation of learning and teaching.
• Administration of web and app based curriculum.
• Operation of tools and equipment and demonstration to students.
• Administrative responsibilities such as submitting marks and communications.
• Develop and maintain curriculum.
• Collaborate with department and Head.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Curriculum instruction

Team collaboration

Education

Inter-provincial Red Seal Ironworker

Provincial Instructor Diploma (asset)

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Learning Hub

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 Construction and the Environment is seeking a temporary, full-time (1.0 FTE ) Faculty, Ironworker. Ironworkingincludes placing of reinforcing steel, erection of structural steel and other structural materials such as mass timber and precast concrete, structural welding, post tensioning, construction rigging, and the installation of miscellaneous, mechanical, and ornamental materials.

Successful candidates will be able to apply themselves and execute their responsibilities within apprentice and entry-level programs, part-time studies course, industry services courses, and other department initiatives.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Classroom instruction and lesson preparation
• Shop and lab instruction and supervision
• Evaluation of learning and teaching
• Administration of web and app based curriculum
• Operation of tools and equipment and demonstration of that operation to students
• Administrative responsibilities such as submitting marks, internal and external communications
• Other duties as assigned by the department relating to instruction and curriculum
• Development and maintenance of curriculum
• Collaboration and teamwork with the department and Department Head

In addition to these duties, a person with the willingness to learn new concepts and address technical developments in their field is a must. The successful candidate will have the ability to motivate students to learn and commit themselves to excellence in instruction.

QUALIFICATIONS

• BC Certificate of Qualification with Inter-provincial Red Seal Status Ironworker or Ironworker (Generalist) with proof of completion of a formal Provincial Ironworker Apprenticeship program
• Minimum of five years’ current experience as a Trade Qualified (TQ’d) Ironworker
• The ideal candidate will have 2 – 5 years reinforcing experience
• The ideal candidate will have 2 – 5 years structural experience
• Welding experience and CWB certifications would be an asset
• Mass Timber installation experience would be an asset
• Miscellaneous, mechanical, and ornamental Ironworking experience would be an asset
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to instruct the curriculum
• Previous supervisory, teaching or leadership experience
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
• Provincial Instructor Diploma (or willingness to achieve such) would be an asset
• Must be knowledgeable and able to demonstrate all relevant safe work policies, procedures, guidelines, and industry best practices
• Current computer literacy including, but not limited to; excel, word, outlook, cloud based file sharing, and the Learning Hub

Benefits – Why you’d love working with us

• Competitive pay
• Minimum of twenty-five days of vacation
• 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 !

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. If you require an accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please 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 learn more about 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

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 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+
• * 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
• * 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.