Auxiliary Trades Support
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Customer Service
CAD 27.65-39.02 / hour
Posted on May 4, 2026
Position Details
Position Information
| Position Title | Auxiliary Trades Support |
|---|---|
| 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 in-house Auxiliary Trades Support Services is looking for high caliber, dynamic and flexible individuals who have the skills and ability to work within the Institute in a variety of temporary assignments. The temporary assignments could be part-time or full-time hours of work and located at any of the below BCIT Campus locations: Assignments may vary from a few hours to several months in duration at any of our campuses. Auxiliary staff can be contacted the day assignments become available or with a few days of advanced notice. Due to the varying demand for services, there may be breaks between assignments, we therefore cannot guarantee ongoing employment. We provide support where employees are absent due to sick leave, vacation, or to assist with heavy workloads. Flexibility and adaptability are crucial to being successful in a temporary role. |
| Duties & Responsibilities | Duties may include labour work, general maintenance, mechanical work. Employees often work as a Toolroom Attendant and there may be occasions to work as a First Aid Attendant. |
| Qualifications | QUALIFICATIONS:
BCIT’s Human Resources accepts auxiliary pool applications on an ongoing basis. Please note: these are the minimum required qualifications. This position is a dayshift position as defined in Article 14.1 of the Collective Agreement. |
| Additional Information | 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). |
| Salary Range | Salary varies based on position: $27.65 - $39.02 per hour. |
| Additional Salary Information | 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. |
Position Details
| Posting Category | Facilities / Trades |
|---|---|
| Department 2 | HR Employee Relations |
| Campus Location | Other location |
| Bargaining Unit | BCGEU Support Staff |
| Job Status | Auxiliary/Casual |
| Full-Time/Part-Time | Part-Time |
| Number of Vacancies | Multiple |
| Anticipated Start Date | |
| Anticipated End Date |
Competition Information
| Competition Number | 26B018 |
|---|---|
| Competition Open Date | 05/02/2026 |
| Competition Close Date | 11/30/2026 |
| Open Until Filled? | No |
| Quicklink for Posting | https://careers.bcit.ca/postings/10343 |
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?
- 0-1
- 1-2
- 3-5
- 6-9
- 10+
- * 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
- * Should you be the successful candidate, what is your earliest possible start date?
(Open Ended Question)
- * How many days/hours per week are you available?
(Open Ended Question)
- * This position requires the employee to travel to our different campuses at Annacis Island/Richmond/North Vancouver. Do you have a reliable source of transportation to commute to these campuses?
- Yes
- No
- * Due to the varying demand for services, there may be breaks between assignments, we therefore cannot guarantee ongoing employment. Are you comfortable with this?
- Yes, I am comfortable with breaks between assignments and understand ongoing employment is not guranteed.
- No, I am not comfortable with breaks between assignments.
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter