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Program Planning Analyst

British Columbia Institute of Technology

British Columbia Institute of Technology

IT
CAD 68,182-81,209 / year
Posted on Aug 7, 2025
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Position Details

Position Information
Position Title Program Planning Analyst
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 Experienced Based Placement (EBP) department is looking for a temporary, full-time (1.0 FTE) Program Planning Analyst to be responsible primarily to administrate the TradeUp BC (TUBC) initiative with secondary responsibilities in EBP including student assessments, advanced placement program development and enhancement, and career advising.
Duties & Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities:

Primary
  • Administrate the TradeUp BC (TUBC) initiative, develop and promote BC post-secondary trade advancement pathways. Associated duties include:
    • Identify the areas of demand and professional development offerings related to trades.
    • Create and maintain the criteria to assess the programs and courses presented by Institutes ensuring to meet the demand and regulations.
    • Present the recommendations of professional development offerings and courses to Ministry.
    • Collaborate with provincial post secondaries to identify and, where necessary develop trade advancement curriculum to bridge the gap between demands and current programs.
    • Facilitate the TUBC website development and contents update with contractors.
    • Identify and attend trade related events to advocate TUBC initiative.
    • Prepare reports on outcomes of the TUBC initiative, opportunities of marketing fields, and potential area needs training etc. to the BC Ministry of Post Secondary and Future Skills (PSFS).
    • Liaise with the BC Ministry of Post Secondary and Future Skills (PSFS) to facilitate expansions to the TUBC initiative.

Secondary (as back-up EBP Coordinator)
  • Reviews applicants for BCIT offerings that provide advanced placement pathways into programs by assessing their non-traditional prior learning and Industry experience.
  • Reviews and analyzes resumes, employment training records and transcripts; Follows-up with references, conducts further interviews to determine credit that can be applied towards an applicant’s advanced standing in programs. Consults and seeks input and direction with Program Areas when student experiences and learnings are unrecognized or undefined.
  • Liaises with Program Heads and Associate Deans to establish the requirements of prior and experience-based learnings for advanced placement into Programs and to establish the criteria for these non-traditional pathways.
  • Communicate with prospective students, including emailing and calling to provide information about the program, and the status of their assessment.
  • Provides advice to current and potential students about career paths relevant to their previous experiences/prior learnings and BCIT’s academic programs.
  • Maintain constant communication and rapport with the Admissions department to make sure processes and policies are in place.
  • Conduct research and participate in professional development to maintain current knowledge in field of Prior Learning and Assessment (PLAR) and advanced placement.
  • Engage in program development and enhancement by contacting the appropriate organizations, building connections, and attending in-person and online consortium meetings.
  • Track students inquires, assessments, and successful applicants.
  • Make appropriate changes to the existing RPL program as necessary, abiding with BCIT’s policies and procedures.
Qualifications
Qualifications:

  • A Diploma of Technology, or equivalent.
  • Minimum of four years of experience working in a Post-Secondary Education environment.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including written and oral skills in English.
  • Self- motivated and proactive, who can work efficiently in a team environment as well as independently.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and project management skills.
  • Proficient in computer applications including MS Office and database management.
  • Trade Worker, Marketing, Canadian Armed Forces, Indigenous and government knowledge and experience are valued assets.
  • Be able to work on campus on a regular basis and have a vehicle to travel to local events.
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
  • Flexible hybrid work arrangements available
  • 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, 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.

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).
Salary Range 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 Administration
Department 2 AGILE & Work Integrated Learning
Campus Location Burnaby campus
Bargaining Unit BCIT Faculty and Staff Association (FSA)
Job Status Temporary
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time
Number of Vacancies 1
Anticipated Start Date 08/20/2025
Anticipated End Date 03/31/2026
Competition Information
Competition Number 25FSA652
Competition Open Date 08/06/2025
Competition Close Date 08/17/2025
Open Until Filled? No
Quicklink for Posting https://careers.bcit.ca/postings/9763

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
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