Faculty, Ecological Restoration

BCIT’s **School of Construction and the Environment**is seeking a **temporary, part-time (0.2**FTE**) Faculty, Ecological Restoration.**

BCIT’s **BSc program** in **Ecological Restoration**is among North America’s very few programs that specialize in this emerging discipline. This program provides graduates with a world-class foundation in the fundamental science, applied knowledge, and technical skills needed to restore a broad range of degraded ecosystems. The program has been designed to advance the science and practice of ecological restoration.
- The BSc is a 2-year program (years 3 and 4) and is one of just two Canadian BSc programs in ecological restoration. Students work with our many professional partners on a wide range of applied restoration projects, thereby gaining experience in addressing many current environmental challenges. Graduates have an excellent track record of securing positions with consulting companies, nonprofit organizations, as well as all levels of government including First Nations.

**Duties & Responsibilities**

**Qualifications**

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Minimum of MSc in GIS, remote sensing, atmospheric science, Earth system science, geography, environmental science, geoscience, or a related field
- Minimum of three years of experience applying, analyzing, and interpreting geospatial data under an environmental or natural resource discipline
- Proficiency in GIS software (e.g. ArcGIS, QGIS) and remote sensing tools
- Knowledge of best practices for teaching, advising, and mentoring students in a higher education environment
- Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Applicants invited for an interview will be required to submit an example of their writing and deliver a presentation for the selection committee
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a collegial environment
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as part of a team
- Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability, which are needed to effectively manage the dynamic conditions and logistics associated with our applied programs

**PREFERRED

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Strong preference for a demonstrated ability to teach effectively at the post-secondary level in both classroom and field settings
- Experience with online or hybrid course development and delivery
- Knowledge of and experience with the principles of ecological restoration/environmental management
- Experience teaching and/or working with First Nations
- Experience designing and implementing management treatments through a geospatial lens
- Familiarity with integrating GIS and remote sensing into environmental, atmospheric or earth system science research

**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**
- 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: $65,045 - $113,545 per annum.

**Additional Salary Information**
- Salary prorated based on percentage and term of appointment. Salary based on education, experience and placement criteria as outlined in the Collective Agreement.

Position Details

**Posting Category**
- Faculty

**Department 2**
- Natural Resources and Environment

**Campus Location**
- Burnaby campus

**Bargaining Unit**
- BCIT Faculty and Staff Association (FSA)

**Job Status**
- Temporary

**Full-Time/Part-Time**
- Part-Time

**Number of Vacancies**
- 1

**Anticipated Start Date**
- 09/03/2025

**Anticipated End Date**
- 12/19/2025

Competition Information

**Competition Number**
- 25FSA654

**Competition Open Date**
- 08/16/2025

**Competition Close Date**
- 08/23/2025

**Open Until Filled?