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Assistant Instructor, Electrical Engineering and TechnologyBritish Columbia Institute of Technology • Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Assistant Instructor, Electrical Engineering and Technology

Assistant Instructor, Electrical Engineering and Technology

British Columbia Institute of Technology • Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
2 days ago
Salary
CA$68,182.00 yearly
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
  • Permanent
Job description

Position Summary

BCIT’s School of Energy is seeking a temporary, full-time (1.0 FTE) Assistant Instructor to join the Department of Electrical Engineering and Technology at the Burnaby campus.

The successful candidates will support the delivery of laboratory-based instruction and applied learning activities within the department. This role focuses on facilitating hands-on learning, preparing and maintaining laboratory environments, and supporting student success.As part of a team of experienced faculty and technical staff, the successful candidates will bring strong practical skills and a commitment to student learning, contributing to a safe, engaging, and industry-relevant educational environment.

BCIT is a leader in applied, hands-on education, and we are seeking individuals who are passionate about teaching and mentoring students in a practical learning setting. Duties & Responsibilities The successful candidate will be expected to lead learning exercises in electrical laboratories, support course learning objectives, create a positive learning environment for students, participate in department activities, engage with team members, support continuous improvement initiatives within the department, and other duties as specified in the collective agreement.

The successful candidates will be responsible for:
  • Conducting laboratory sessions.
  • Evaluating student performance and providing feedback.
  • Preparing equipment for laboratories.
  • Assisting in the development of new laboratory activities.
  • Performing regular maintenance and upkeep of laboratory facilities and equipment.
  • Arranging for the purchase and/or repair of equipment.
Empowering students to troubleshoot and solve problems in learning laboratories Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS:
  • A Diploma or Degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology or equivalent.
  • A minimum of 5 years of recent, practical, and relevant experience.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Demonstrated success as a team player.
  • Effective presentation skills.
  • A proven record of professional development to stay current with new technologies and industry practices and a strong desire to maintain this currency.
  • Good hands-on skills and experience troubleshooting.
Technical skills requirement:The candidate must demonstrate proficiency in test and measurement techniques and hands-on laboratory work, including:
  • Proficient use of test and measurement equipment (oscilloscopes, function generators, DC power supplies, multimeters)
  • Ability to identify and resolve breadboard connection issues and basic analog/digital circuit faults
  • Familiarity with circuit troubleshooting and debugging techniques
  • Demonstrated commitment to safety practices, supporting the day-to-day organization, setup of laboratory materials, and inventory management
  • Strong commitment to student mentorship, including clearly explaining technical concepts and assisting students with hands-on laboratory exercises
Additional technical expertise (one or more areas is required)
  • Experience with hardware description languages (e.g., VHDL, Verilog) for digital systems
  • Practical experience with PCB design tools, soldering/rework, and basic hardware fabrication
  • Analog electronics.
  • Power electronics.
  • Computer networks
The following will be considered an asset:
  • Familiarity with spectrum analyzers, digital logic analyzers, or RF debugging tools
  • Experience in a post-secondary educational environment
  • Industry experience supporting electronics manufacturing or testing environments
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
  • 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).
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