Technical Staff III

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Position Title: Technical Staff III

Who We Are:
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 Chemical and Environmental Technology program is seeking applications for a regular, part-time (0.8 FTE) Technical Staff III. This role supports laboratory operations across all courses within the diploma program and ensures students have the necessary technical support to achieve learning objectives.

Duties & Responsibilities:
Under supervision, the successful candidate will be responsible for:

1. Preparing, assembling, and maintaining laboratory apparatus for experiments and coursework.
2. Preparing and standardizing reagents, materials, and chemicals for laboratory use.
3. Researching, revising, and improving laboratory procedures to align with current industry practices.
4. Operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining laboratory equipment specific to chemical analysis, environmental monitoring, and mineral processing.
5. Demonstrating proper laboratory techniques, safety protocols, and equipment use to students and instructors.
6. Supporting laboratory sessions across multiple courses, including analytical chemistry, organic chemistry, environmental science, and industrial processing.
7. Assisting with instrument calibration, data collection, and sample preparation.
8. Monitoring and maintaining inventory of laboratory supplies, chemicals, and consumables.
9. Implementing and ensuring compliance with safety, waste disposal, and environmental regulations.
10. Performing quality control checks on laboratory materials and ensuring adherence to standard operating procedures.
11. Supporting faculty and students in project-based learning, research activities, and applied laboratory investigations.
12. Assisting in the setup and operation of pilot-scale processing and environmental monitoring systems.
13. Collaborating with faculty to enhance hands-on learning experiences and technical training.
14. Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

1. Diploma of Technology in Chemical Sciences, Environmental Technology, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
2. Minimum four years of relevant laboratory experience, preferably in chemical analysis, mineral processing, or environmental science.
3. Strong proficiency in operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting analytical instruments (e.g., spectrometers, chromatographs, titration systems), industrial processing equipment, and environmental monitoring tools.
4. Knowledge and hands-on experience with grinding, pulverizing, separation techniques, and other mineral processing equipment.
5. Familiarity with waste management protocols, safety standards, and regulatory compliance in chemical laboratories.
6. Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic learning environment.
7. Effective communication skills for working collaboratively with faculty, staff, and students.

Benefits – Why You’d Love Working With Us:

1. Competitive pay
2. Minimum of twenty-five days of vacation (or more, depending on your position)
3. Competitive employer-paid extended health and dental plan – take a look at our benefit plans!
4. Defined benefit pension plan with employer contributions
5. Professional Development funds and resources
6. Access to most BCIT Flexible Learning courses free of charge
7. Wellness and Employee Assistance programs
8. Complimentary membership with free access to the Fitness Centre, Gymnasium, and more

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.

Persons with disabilities who require accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact RecruitmentAssistant@bcit.ca. Please note that all applications must be submitted via the careers page portal. Email applications will not be accepted.

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: $68,182 - $81,209 per annum. Additional Salary Information: Salary prorated based on percentage and term of appointment. Salary based on education, experience and placement criteria as outlined in the Collective Agreement.

Position Details:
Posting Category: Faculty
Department: 2 SoE Industrial Mechanical
Campus Location: Burnaby campus
Bargaining Unit: BCIT Faculty and Staff Association (FSA)
Job Status: Regular Full-Time/Part-Time Part-Time
Number of Vacancies: 1
Anticipated Start Date: 06/16/2025
Anticipated End Date:

Competition Information:
Competition Number: 25FSA606
Competition Open Date: 04/19/2025
Competition Close Date: 05/04/2025
Open Until Filled? No
Quicklink for Posting: https://careers.bcit.ca/postings/9461

Documents Needed to Apply:
Required Documents:

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents: