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Faculty, Ecological Restoration

British Columbia Institute of Technology

British Columbia Institute of Technology

CAD 65,045-113,545 / year
Posted on Jul 5, 2025

Position Details

Position Information
Position Title Faculty, Ecological Restoration
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 Renewable Resources Department is seeking an enthusiastic and team-oriented temporary, part-time (0.13 FTE) Faculty to teach fish ecology in RENR 7004: Fish and Wildlife Ecology Management.

The Ecological Restoration BSc Program provides graduates with a strong foundation in the methods available to restore a broad range of ecosystems that have been impacted by human influences in British Columbia, across Canada and in other parts of the world. Ecological Restoration graduates will not only bring skills and expertise to current employers but will also be leaders and innovators in this rapidly developing industry.
Duties & Responsibilities
This temporary position will teach one course to students enrolled in the Ecological Restoration BSc Program during the Fall 2025 term. RENR 7004 is a 4-credit course with 4 hours of student contact per week. We are looking for an Instructor to teach the Fish Ecology component, 4 hours per week, for the first half of the course.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Master’s degree in ecology, biology or a related environmental science discipline.
  • Strong candidates with other combinations of post-secondary education and experience may be considered.
  • Recent field and/or operational experience in the course area.
  • Experience in fish ecology for RENR 7004.
  • Demonstrates the ability to lead groups in the field and teach field skills.
  • Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively teach at the post-secondary level in classroom, field and online settings.
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a diverse team, being flexible and adaptable to meet the needs and challenges of a dynamic program.
  • Ability to combine multiple sources of knowledge in a teaching context, particularly with engaging relevant Indigenous knowledge-holders and environmental stewards.
  • Recent experience and knowledge of industry standard safety protocols.
  • Class 5 driver license.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • PhD in biology, ecology, or a related discipline.
  • Minimum 3 years of recent field and/or operational experience in the course areas listed above.
  • Professional designation is an asset (i.e. RPBio, P. Geo).
  • Class 4 (unrestricted) driver license.
  • Post-secondary teaching experience.
Additional Information
Benefits – Why you’d love working with us

  • Competitive pay
  • Minimum of twenty-five days of vacation (or more, depending on your position)
  • Competitive employer-paid extended health and dental plan – take a look at our benefit plans!
  • 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

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 Salary Range: $65,045 - $113,545 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 Natural Resources and Environment
Campus Location Burnaby campus
Bargaining Unit BCIT Faculty and Staff Association (FSA)
Job Status Temporary
Full-Time/Part-Time Part-Time
Number of Vacancies 0.13
Anticipated Start Date 08/25/2025
Anticipated End Date 12/19/2025
Competition Information
Competition Number 25FSA646
Competition Open Date 07/05/2025
Competition Close Date 07/19/2025
Open Until Filled? No
Quicklink for Posting https://careers.bcit.ca/postings/9656

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * What is the highest level of education attained? Successful candidates will 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
  2. * How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?
    • 0-1
    • 1-2
    • 3-5
    • 6-9
    • 10+
  3. * 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
  4. * 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
  5. 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.

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
Optional Documents