Faculty, Carpentry

2 weeks ago


Burnaby, Canada British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) Full time

**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 collectively with the Carpentry Chief Instructor.

**This position is not just about teaching Carpentry and related concepts, it 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**:

- Carpentry Certificate of Qualification and Certificate of Apprenticeship with an Inter-Provincial Red Seal endorsement.
- Minimum of five years’ current work experience as a journeyperson on a variety of both residential and hi-rise/commercial construction as well as interior finishing.

**Preferred Qualifications**:

- Preference will be given to applicants who, in addition to demonstrating superior shop and communication skills, have experience in one or more of the following areas:

- Supervisory experience and an understanding of Building Envelope construction issues would be an asset.
- Effective command of the English language - both written and oral.
- Ability to work as part of a team and develop a collegial environment.
- Effective interpersonal skills and a strong desire to teach.
- Previous teaching experience is an asset.
- Experience working with apprentices in a supervisory role.
- Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to develop and instruct the curriculum.
- Completion of the Provincial Instructors Diploma Program would be an asset.
- Current computer literacy.

**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**
- 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: $78,133 - $115,805 per annum.

**Additional Salary Information**
- Salary prorated based on percentage and term of appointment.

Position Details

**Posting Category**
- Faculty

**Department 2**
- Building Design & Const. Trades

**Campus Location**
- Burnaby campus

**Bargaining Unit**
- BCGEU Faculty

**Job Status**
- Regular

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

**Number of Vacancies**
- 1

**Anticipated Start Date**
- 09/29/2025

**Anticipated End Date**

Competition Information

**Competition Number**
- 25GEUF117

**Competition Open Date**
- 09/03/2025

**Competition Close Date**
- 09/16/2025

**Open Until Filled?**
- No