Research Analyst

**Duties & Responsibilities**

**DUTIES**AND

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Supports, as a team participant, the Dean, Director, Project Leader, or Research Associate in the technical aspects of planning, organizing and conducting applied research project(s) in the BCIT Technology Centre, within the incumbent’s field of technical expertise. Assists in ensuring that projects are conducted with the most effective use of current technology.
- Assists team members in developing project proposals for potential sponsors (industrial clients or granting agencies).
- When projects are established, performs hands-on technical work using appropriate hardware and/or software, in laboratory, field, or other settings, as required. Shares responsibility for technical issues with the Project Leader and Research Associate. May provide technical supervision to other junior project staff and students as required.
- Assumes or shares responsibility for a specialty area of interest pertinent to the strategic research directions of the unit. Keeps up to date with current research in the specialty area. Assumes technical advisory roles for departmental research projects requiring this expertise.
- Maintains professional contact with others engaged in related research at the provincial, national and/or international level, in order to keep abreast with current research directions, technological developments, and to identify new project opportunities. Maintains active membership in relevant professional societies. Furthers professional expertise.
- Performs general/administrative duties as required within the department, including participating in staff meetings and information sessions, providing management information, and assisting with acquisition, installation, and maintenance of equipment.
- Maintains a general knowledge of the aims and goals of BCIT, the educational programs in place, the proposed new programs, the expertise and capabilities of other faculty, staff and students, the equipment and other resources relevant to the incumbent’s field of expertise.
- Performs other related duties

**Qualifications**

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- A Bachelor’s Degree or Institute of Technology Diploma in an area suitable for the work to be performed, and 4 years relevant work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
- Thorough knowledge of current and emerging technologies and trends and applied research experience in one or more of the respective unit’s identified strategic technologies.
- Technically competent in the development and implementation of a broad base of technical solutions utilizing the most current technology.
- All Research Analysts require: an ability to work effectively in a collegial manner within a team environment; excellent verbal and written communication skills; and compliance with institute policies regarding confidentiality and ownership of intellectual property.

**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
- Flexible hybrid work arrangements available
- **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_**
- 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: $65,187-$89,242 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**
- Applied Research

**Department 2**
- MAKE +

**Campus Location**
- CARI Building

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

**Job Status**
- Regular

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

**Number of Vacancies**
- 1

**Anticipated Start Date**
- 06/01/2025

**Anticipated End Date**

Competition Information

**Competition Number**
- 25FSA609

**Competition Open Date**
- 04/26/2025

**Competition Close Date**
- 04/30/2025

**Open Until Filled?