Faculty, Power Engineering

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

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Canada is seeking a full-time BCGEU Faculty member in the Power Engineering programs. The role involves providing instruction, preparing learning materials, and collaborating with industry to deliver training. The ideal candidate has a First Class Power Engineer certification, strong communication skills, and a minimum of five years' industrial experience. Competitive compensation and benefits package included.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Forty-six days of annual leave

Employer-paid extended health and dental plan

Defined benefit pension plan

Access to BCIT Flexible Learning courses

Wellness and Employee Assistance programs

Complimentary fitness centre membership

Qualifications

• Recent, relevant, and progressive industry experience.
• Minimum of five years’ recent and related industrial experience.
• Instructional and course development experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Providing instruction into Power Engineering programs.
• Preparing and presenting classroom lectures and examinations.
• Working with industries to develop site-specific power engineering training.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Industry standard software proficiency

Commitment to support learners

Education

First Class Standardized Power Engineer certification

Mechanical engineering degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

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 Power Engineering programs. The Power Engineering department of BCIT is a dynamic and interesting place to work, with continued demand for Instructors in both our full-time day and distance education programs.

We offer the opportunity to live and to work in the beautiful Lower Mainland, the opportunity to interact with key drivers in industry, and the satisfaction of sharing your extensive power engineering expertise with our students. The department also offers training and support in developing teaching skills. A willingness to complete the Provincial Instructors diploma within 3 years is required. If you enjoy teamwork, are innovative and have a proven track record in industry, then we would like to hear from you.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Providing instruction into Power Engineering programs including: General (1 year), Power and Process (2 years), Distance Education and Industry Services courses (could require some traveling).
• Preparing and presenting classroom lectures, laboratory projects and examinations.
• Upgrading and preparing learning material relevant to Power Engineering subjects.
• Preparing and monitoring on-line courses.
• Working directly with industries in B.C., across Canada and around the world to develop and deliver site-specific power engineering based training.
• Performs other duties as assigned consistent with the job grade of this position.

Qualifications

• REQUIRED: First Class Standardized Power Engineer certification combined with recent, relevant, and progressive industry experience. Candidates with a Second or Third Class Standardized Power Engineering certification combined with Mechanical engineering degree may also be considered.
• A minimum of five years’ recent and related industrial experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A commitment and desire to support learners.
• Demonstrated ability to use industry standard proprietary software packages and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Recent experience in one or more of the following areas: oil and gas; power generation; waste to energy; pulp and paper; and/or mining.
• Refrigeration experience would be considered an asset.
• Instructional and course development experience is preferred.
• Supervisory, leadership and project management experience is preferred.

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, 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.

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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 $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 (*).

• * What the highest level of education attained? Successful candidates will be required to submit official transcript(s) from the 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