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.

BCIT’s in-house team of Auxiliary Power Engineers is looking for customer service oriented individuals who have experience in the power engineering industry and can demonstrate their talents in our dynamic team environment. This position carries out planned and emergency maintenance, repair and installation of operating equipment, and the safe operation of the Heating Plant and the Pressure Vessels Equipment.

Serving our workforce at our Burnaby campus, placements may vary from a few hours to several months in duration. Flexibility and adaptability are crucial to being successful in a temporary role, and candidates must be available for shifts 24/7. We provide support where employees are absent due to sick leave, vacation, or to assist with heavy workloads. Due to the varying demand for services, there may be breaks between assignments, we therefore cannot guarantee ongoing employment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

QUALIFICATIONS:

Definition: The qualifications section was developed using the mutually agreed to plan between the Union and the Institute. The qualifications represent the minimum qualifications required in the future and do not reflect the incumbent’s existing qualifications.

This position is required to work shifts.
Please note: These are the minimum required qualifications. Shifts are 12 hours, 7:00am – 7:00pm and 7:00pm – 7:00am.

Benefits – Why you’d love working with us

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 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).

External hires are initially placed at the minimum of the salary range with set progressions to the maximum as per the Collective Agreement. Salary prorated based on percentage and term of appointment.

This position is eligible for a temporary allowance of $2.07 per hour effective your start date and will end as of your appointment end date or ratification of the next BCIT/BCGEU Support Staff collective agreement, whichever is earlier. This allowance is not subject to any general wage increases.