Faculty (On-Call Pool), Heavy Duty Mechanics

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Vacation prorated per year

Extended health & dental plan

Pension plan with employer contrib.

Access to BCIT courses

Job summary

British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) is seeking a temporary Faculty member for Heavy Equipment Mechanics in the School of Transportation. The role involves delivering apprenticeship and foundation program instruction at Annacis Island Campus with variable part-time to full-time hours.

The position requires BC trades qualifications, journeyperson experience, and ability to teach the full heavy‑duty curriculum on-site, including safety, disassembly, overhaul, and reassembly of class 8

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
• Minimum of five years’ journeyperson experience (more preferred)
• Ability to instruct the full scope of heavy duty curriculum including tracks and undercarriage
• Experience in repair and maintenance of heavy duty or off-road equipment
• Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
• Documented teaching or supervisory experience in post-secondary or industrial settings

Responsibilities

• Teach provincial curriculum and deliver classroom lectures, demonstrations, and assessments
• Provide short-term coverage for faculty release and manage course materials
• Collaborate with heavy equipment team and Department Head
• Instruct vehicle and equipment disassembly, inspection, overhaul, servicing and reassembly
• Prepare and present lectures and practical demonstrations

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teaching/Instruction

Education

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 (asset)

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Faculty (On-Call Pool), Heavy Duty Mechanics

Position Title Faculty (On-Call Pool), Heavy Duty Mechanics

Who We Are

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 temporary Faculty (up to 100% FTE ) in our Heavy Equipment Group at our Annacis Island Campus to deliver training in our apprenticeship and foundation programs.
Please note: Appointments will be of varying durations, providing temporary coverage for both pre-scheduled and unplanned absences for full-time, permanent faculty. The appointments range from part-time to full-time hours of work for the contract period.

Duties & Responsibilities

This 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

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

Benefits – Why you’d love working with us

• 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. 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 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
• * This position is based at our Annacis Island campus. Kindly confirm that you are able to travel to this location.
  • Yes
  • No