Assistant Instructor, Medical Laboratory Science

BCIT's School of Health Sciences Medical Laboratory Science Program requires a temporary, full-time (1.0 FTE) Assistant Instructor to support the delivery the Hematology curriculum.

Duties & Responsibilities

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist the instructor in the development of curriculum and instructional media inaccordance with the Canadian Alliance of Medical Laboratory Professionals Regulators (CAMLPR) competency profile for Medical Laboratory Technologists.

• Prepare supplementary course materials for teaching labs, including specimens and worksheets/books

• Reinforce the instructor's lecture material and its application to problems, procedures, and equipment

• Demonstrate and give practical instruction in a student teaching lab

• Assist in the assessment of student evaluations

• Supervise students throughout class activities

• Support the instructor in the research and procurement of educational teaching technology or equipment

• Coordinate and develop a quality assurance program for laboratory equipment, including maintenance and repair, quality control material, and standard operation procedures.

• Maintain supply inventory for the teaching labs

• Supervise and/or train technical personnel, including service technicians

• Support other areas of the program as required

• Support the delivery of Simulation workshops and activities as required

• Perform other administrative duties as required, including student selection, program planning and committee work.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education & Credentials

• Graduation from an accredited Medical Laboratory Science program

• Bachelor's degree from a recognized post-secondary institute preferred OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

• Current registration with CSMLS

Experience

• A minimum of 5 years of recent, full-time, or equivalent experience in Hematology

• Possess advanced Hematology theoretical concepts and technical skills

• Demonstrable teaching, training, or mentoring skills for students, colleagues, or other clients

• Knowledge and experience with all MS Office Productivity Tools and various meeting platforms

Key Competencies

• Effective English language oral and written communication

• Build and maintain effective and collaborative networks and relationships with students, colleagues and partners

• Hold yourself and the MLS program and profession to the highest ethical and professional standards

• Identify opportunities and barriers related to course/program innovation and approach challenges through a solution-focused perspective

• Work independently and reliably with limited supervision

• Lead, inspire, and shape students' behaviours and actions through a commitment of excellence, passion and enthusiasm for the work

• Commitment to lifelong learning made possible through professional development opportunities

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

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Salary Range

Salary Range: $68,182 - $93,143 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

Laboratory & Allied Health

Campus Location

Burnaby campus

Bargaining Unit

BCIT Faculty and Staff Association (FSA)

Job Status

Temporary

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time

Number of Vacancies

1

Anticipated Start Date

01/05/2026

Anticipated End Date

06/05/2026

Competition Information

Competition Number

25FSA699

Competition Open Date

12/03/2025

Competition Close Date

12/09/2025

Open Until Filled?

No