BCGEU Faculty, Industrial Instrumentation

British Columbia Institute of Technology

British Columbia Institute of Technology

CAD 78,133-115,805 / year

Posted on May 4, 2026

Position Details

Position Information
Position Title BCGEU Faculty, Industrial Instrumentation
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 School of Energy is seeking a temporary, full-time (1.0 FTE) BCGEU Faculty in our Industrial Instrumentation Department.
Duties & Responsibilities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The department currently teaches all four levels of the Red Seal Instrumentation and Control Technician (Industrial Instrument Mechanic) Apprenticeship program, a two year Industrial Instrumentation Process and Control Technician diploma program, and custom-designed Industry Services training courses for corporate customers. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing instruction to students, preparing and presenting classroom lectures, laboratory projects, and examinations as assigned. The Instructor will also be responsible for upgrading and preparing lesson materials on an ongoing basis, as well as maintaining contact with industry to remain current in the industrial control field. This position may require shift work as defined in Article 14.1 of the Collective Agreement, and may require some travel.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Instrumentation and Control Technician (Industrial Instrument Mechanic) or Instrumentation Engineering Technologist with Red Seal Interprovincial Certificate
  • A minimum of five years’ recent work experience as a journeyperson in industries such as Gas/Oil, Mining/Metals processing, Water and/or Waste Water Treatment, or Pulp & Paper.
  • An excellent written and oral command of the English language.
  • Basic computer literacy, including use of the internet, e-mail system and MS Office.
  • Effective interpersonal skills and a strong desire to teach.
  • Previous supervisory or teaching experience with skills and abilities to instruct the curriculum.
  • DCS and/or PLC experience is required.
  • Power Engineering 4th class or higher certificate would be considered an asset.
  • (Red Seal) Industrial Electrician qualification would be considered an asset.
  • BC Provincial Instructors Diploma or equivalent would be an asset.

Good to have:
  • Professional Engineering or Technologist (Instrumentation or Electrical).
  • Team-oriented, software experience (AutoCAD, Excel, PowerPoint, PLC, Delta V etc.), and background in other professions such as HVAC/Refrigeration, Electrical or Power Engineering.
  • Previous experience as a trainer or instructor would also be an asset
Additional Information
Benefits – Why you’d love working with us

  • Competitive pay
  • Minimum of forty-six days of annual leave prorated per year.
  • 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, click here!

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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: $78,133 - $115,805 per annum.
Additional Salary Information
Salary prorated based on percentage and term of appointment.
Position Details
Posting Category Faculty
Department 2 SoE Industrial Mechanical
Campus Location Burnaby campus
Bargaining Unit BCGEU Faculty
Job Status Temporary
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time
Number of Vacancies 1
Anticipated Start Date 08/03/2026
Anticipated End Date 08/03/2027
Competition Information
Competition Number 26GEUF005
Competition Open Date 05/02/2026
Competition Close Date 07/15/2026
Open Until Filled? No
Quicklink for Posting https://careers.bcit.ca/postings/10199

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?
    • 0-1
    • 1-2
    • 3-5
    • 6-9
    • 10+
  2. * 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
  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. * 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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