Faculty, Welding

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

25 days vacation

Extended health and dental plan

Job summary

BCIT’s School of Construction and the Environment is seeking a temporary, full-time Welding faculty member to teach in our Welding programs. The role emphasizes hands-on instruction for apprentices and journeymen, with emphasis on safety and industry-relevant skills.

Initial contract is for 4 months, with potential to transition to full-time after a probationary period. Strong heavy industry experience and commitment to teaching excellence are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• IP Red Seal journeyman welder with BC level A or out of province equivalent.
• Demonstrated ability to instruct curriculum and adapt to course materials.
• Voluntary pursuit or completion of Provincial Instructors Diploma is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Instruct apprentice to upgrading students in multi-process welding procedures.
• Prepare lesson plans, classroom lectures, and practical demonstrations.
• Care, repair, and maintenance of welding equipment; work with department head and support staff.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Supervisory experience

Instruct curriculum

Computer skills for instruction

Education

IP Red Seal journeyman welder with BC level "A" or out of province equivalent

Provincial Instructors Diploma (asset)

Job description

BCIT’s School of Construction and the Environment is seeking temporary, full-time (1.0 FTE) Faculty, Welding to teach in our Welding programs. BCIT is one of Canada’s largest post-secondary institutes, with more than 45,000 students enrolled in certificate, diploma, apprenticeship and degree programs. A wish to share your knowledge, enjoy teamwork, a willingness of commitment to teaching excellence and preparation of outstanding graduates is foremost. We encourage dynamic individuals with diverse heavy industry experience to apply.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibilities within the Welding Department include instruction of apprentice & entry level to upgrading of journeymen on multi-process procedures. Preparing lesson plans, classroom lectures, practical demonstrations, care, repairing, and maintenance of equipment and working collectively with the Department Head and support staff.

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 4 months.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• IP Red Seal journeyman welder with BC level "A" or out of province equivalent.
• Minimum five years at journeyperson level.
• Must have pressure welding experiences and hold current pressure qualifications.
• Strong welding skills in various processes gained in heavy industry.
• Supervisory experience.
• Repairing and maintenance welding equipment and machinery experience. Welding inspection certification is an asset.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate or be willing to advance knowledge and skills necessary to instruct curriculum.
• Demonstrate or be willing to train for computer skills that are necessary to instruct curriculum.
• Provincial Instructors Diploma or willingness to complete would be an asset.

SALARY:

Salary Range: $82,891 - $122,857 per annum.

Additional Salary Information: Salary prorated based on percentage and term of appointment.

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
• Professional Development funds and resources
• 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,

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

Accessibility is an integral part of BCIT’s commitment to equity and inclusion.

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).