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British Columbia Institute of Technology

Faculty, Electrical

  • Burnaby, BC, Canada

$82,891 to $122,857 CAD / year · Full-time

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Pay
$82,891 to $122,857 CAD / year
Job type
Full-time
Posting language
English
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Position Details

Position Information

Position Title Faculty, Electrical
Who We Are
At BCIT, people are at the heart of everything we do. Guided by our People Plan, Caring for Our People. Strengthening BCIT Together., we are committed to creating an environment where employees can thrive, grow, and feel a genuine sense of belonging. We foster healthy and supportive workplaces, invest in learning and development, strengthen connections across our community, and empower innovation and transformation. With a competitive compensation package, work-life balance, and opportunities for professional growth, BCIT offers a workplace where your contributions matter and your career can flourish. It’s one reason we’ve been recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers for more than a decade.
Position Summary
BCIT’s School of Construction and the Environment is seeking eight (8) regular, full-time (1.0 FTE) Faculty, Electrical. BCIT is one of the leading Electrical Training Centres in North America. The Electrical Trades program is delivered by a dynamic, fast-growing, team oriented department, which is currently accepting applications for regular, full-time Instructors in our Construction and Industrial Electrician Apprenticeship and Electrical Foundation programs. There are several opportunities that would provide an individual with a challenging and rewarding career which could lead to long term employment. If you want to share your knowledge, enjoy teamwork, have an innovative approach, and proven track record in industry, we invite you to apply.
Duties & Responsibilities
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Instruction for the electrical trades program including Construction Electrician and Industrial Electrician, Electrical Foundation, and/or part-time/industry service students.
  • Preparing and presenting classroom lectures Shop and lab instruction.
  • Instructional counseling and evaluation.
  • Administrative responsibilities, including examination marking, and student evaluation, curriculum development and program enhancement.
  • Administrative processes required to ensure appropriate resources are in place to deliver training.
  • Input into development of modifications to workshop and instructional areas. 
  • Other duties directly related to the instruction of trades and vocational programs;
  • Working collectively with the Electrical Trades Department Head.
The position is not just about teaching electrical concepts. It also requires a person willing to:

  • Motivate students to learn,
  • Teach employability skills and assist with time management, and
  • Spend the extra effort with students who are struggling, and challenge the students who are excelling.
  • A commitment to teaching excellence and preparation of outstanding graduates is foremost.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:

  • BC Trades Certificate of Qualification with Inter-Provincial Red Seal in Construction Electrician and/or Industrial Electrician.
  • A minimum of five years’ current work experience as a journeyperson.
  • Must have supervisory experience.
  • Previous teaching experience is an asset. 
  • Experience with programming and troubleshooting programable logic controllers PLC is an asset.
  • Experience with electronics, instrumentation and motor control preferred.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to instruct the entire curriculum from Foundation to Level 4.
  • Effective interpersonal skills and a strong desire to teach.
  • Experience working with apprentices in a supervisory role.
  • Effective command of the English language, both written and oral. 
  • Field Safety Representative (FSR) certification would be preferred.
  • Completion of the Provincial Instructors Diploma Program preferred.
  • 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 maintaining and repairing electrical equipment.
  • Software/Computer Application(s) and Expertise – Demonstrated skills in Microsoft Office applications, and internet applications, with particular emphasis on the ability to use spreadsheets and adobe applications.
Additional Information
Benefits – Why you’d love working with us

  • Competitive pay
  • Minimum of fourty-six days of annual vacation 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 equity, diversity, and inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring individuals who have been historically underrepresented in our workforce, BCIT, and the larger community. We strongly encourage Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2S/LGBTQIA+ to apply. While all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

Accessibility is an integral part of BCIT’s commitment to equity and inclusion. If you require an accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please 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 learn more about 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: $82,891 - $122,857 per annum.
Additional Salary Information
Salary prorated based on percentage and term of appointment.

Position Details

Posting Category Faculty
Department 2 Industrial Construction
Campus Location Burnaby campus
Bargaining Unit BCGEU Faculty
Job Status Regular
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time
Number of Vacancies 8
Anticipated Start Date 12/07/2026
Anticipated End Date

Competition Information

Competition Number 26GEUF021
Competition Open Date 11/14/2026
Competition Close Date 11/28/2026
Open Until Filled? No
Quicklink for Posting https://careers.bcit.ca/postings/10835
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Responsibilities

The Faculty, Electrical instructor at BCIT will teach electrical trades students in classrooms, shops and labs, and mark exams and evaluate student progress. The role also includes curriculum development, preparing course resources and helping keep training areas up to date.

Requirements

Candidates need a BC Trades Certificate of Qualification with Inter-Provincial Red Seal in Construction or Industrial Electrician, at least five years as a journeyperson, and supervisory experience. Previous teaching, PLC programming and troubleshooting, and Field Safety Representative certification are assets.

Skills

  • Electrical trades instruction
  • Construction Electrician
  • Industrial Electrician
  • Curriculum development
  • Student evaluation
  • Exam marking
  • Shop and lab instruction
  • Lesson planning
  • Classroom presentation
  • PLC programming
  • PLC troubleshooting
  • Motor control
  • Instrumentation
  • Electronics
  • Electrical equipment maintenance and repair
  • Apprentice supervision
  • Employability skills coaching
  • Microsoft Office
  • Spreadsheets
  • Adobe applications
  • Field Safety Representative

Benefits

  • Defined benefit pension plan
  • Extended health and dental plan
  • Health Care Spending Account
  • Annual vacation
  • Professional development funds
  • Free Flexible Learning courses
  • Wellness and Employee Assistance programs
  • Fitness Centre membership

Categories

  • Education
  • Construction
  • Engineering
  • Government & Public Sector

Keywords

  • electrical instructor
  • electrician teacher
  • Red Seal
  • Construction Electrician
  • Industrial Electrician
  • apprenticeship
  • PLC
  • motor control
  • instrumentation
  • electronics
  • trades instructor
  • vocational teaching
  • Microsoft Office
  • Excel
  • Adobe
  • BCIT
  • Burnaby
  • postsecondary instructor
  • faculty

Seniority

Mid level

Perks

  • Generous paid time off
  • Flexible hours
  • Retirement plan
  • Wellness program

Licences and certifications

  • Inter-Provincial Red Seal
  • Field Safety Representative

Tools

  • PLC
  • Microsoft Office
  • spreadsheets
  • Adobe applications

Languages

  • English

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