Position Summary
BCIT’s
School of Construction and the Environment is seeking a
temporary, full-time (1.0 FTE) BCGEU Faculty, Sheet Metal. We invite you to join BCIT’s trades training team. Currently we are seeking applications from individuals that are Red Seal certified in the Sheet Metal Trade and are interested in sharing their knowledge and skills with both Foundation students (future workers) and industry apprentices. If you enjoy teamwork, have an innovative approach, and have a proven track record in industry, then we want to hear from you.
Please note: This opportunity does have the potential of leading to full-time employment once the successful candidate has successfully completed a probationary period. Initial contract is for 3 months. Duties & Responsibilities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Classroom instruction to apprentice, entry-level or Industry Services students.
- Shop and laboratory instruction and supervision.
- Instructional counseling, evaluation and preparation.
- Administrative responsibilities, including assignments, examination marking, and student evaluation.
- Other duties directly related to the instruction of trades and vocational programs.
- Curriculum maintenance and program enhancement.
- Input into development of modifications to workshop and instructional areas.
- Preparing and presenting classroom lectures, practical demonstrations, and working collaboratively with the Sheet Metal Department Head.
In addition to these duties, a person with the willingness to learn new concepts and address technical developments in their field is a must. The successful candidate will have the ability to motivate students to learn and commit themselves to excellence in instruction. Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:
- BC Certificate of Qualification with Inter-provincial Red Seal in the Sheet Metal Trade.
- Minimum of five years’ current experience as a journeyperson in a variety of applications.
- Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to instruct the curriculum.
- Previous supervisory, teaching or leadership experience.
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
- Operation and programming of CNC/Plasma equipment would be an asset.
- Knowledge of relevant safe work practices.
- Current computer and technological literacy including, but not limited to Microsoft excel and word.
- Provincial Instructor Diploma (or willingness to achieve such).
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!
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.
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