Faculty, Piping

British Columbia Institute of Technology; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 78,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Canada seeks a temporary, full-time Faculty member for Piping. The role involves classroom and shop instruction, curriculum maintenance, and administrative responsibilities. Candidates must possess a BC Trades Certificate/Red Seal in Plumbing or Gasfitting, with five years of relevant experience and a strong desire to teach. Benefits include competitive pay, extensive annual leave, and employer-paid health benefits. The position offers the possibility of leading to full-time employment after a successful probation period.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Health and dental plan

Defined benefit pension plan

Wellness programs

Complimentary gym membership

Qualifications

• Five years’ current work experience as a journeyperson in the Plumbing trade.
• Experience working with apprentices in a supervisory role.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom instruction to students.
• Supervise shop and laboratory instruction.
• Maintain curriculum and enhance programs.

Skills

Effective interpersonal skills

Desire to teach

Effective command of English

Ability to work in a team

Education

BC Trades Certificate of Qualification/Red Seal endorsement

Job description

Position Summary

BCIT’s School of Construction and the Environment is seeking a temporary, full‑time (1.0 FTE) Faculty, Piping. If you want to share your expertise, knowledge, enjoy teamwork, have an innovative approach, and a proven track record in industry, we would like to hear from you.

Please note: This opportunity does have the potential of leading to full‑time employment once the successful candidate has successfully completed a probationary period. Initial contract is for 3 months.

Duties & Responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Classroom instruction to apprentice, entry‑level or Industry Services students.
• Shop and laboratory instruction and supervision.
• Administrative responsibilities, including assignments, examination marking, and student evaluation.
• Curriculum maintenance and program enhancement.
• Administrative processes required to ensure appropriate resources are in place to deliver training.
• Other duties directly related to the instruction of trades and vocational programs.
• Input into development of modifications to workshop and instructional areas.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BC Trades Certificate of Qualification/Red Seal endorsement in the following:
  • Plumber
  • Gasfitter “Class B”
• Additional qualifications enhancing your application but not required:
  • Gasfitter “Class A”
  • Steamfitter/Pipefitter
  • Sprinkler‑fitter
• Five years’ current work experience as a journeyperson in the Plumbing trade.
• Effective interpersonal skills and a strong desire to teach.
• Effective command of the English language – both written and oral.
• Experience working with apprentices in a supervisory role.
• Ability to work as part of a team and develop a collegial environment.

These are the minimum required qualifications. This position is a dayshift position as defined in Article 14.1 of the Collective Agreement.

Additional Information

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. 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, racialised 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

$78,133 – $115,805 per annum.

Additional Salary Information

Salary prorated based on percentage and term of appointment.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*)

• * 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.