Director, Marine Innovation and Simulation Centre of Excellence

Director, Marine Innovation and Simulation Centre of Excellence (MISE) Position Title Director, Marine Innovation and Simulation Centre of Excellence (MISE)

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Position Summary

BCIT’s

School of Transportation

is seeking a

temporary, full-time (1.0 FTE ) Director, Marine Innovation and Simulation Centre of Excellence ( MISE ) . This position leads the strategic and operational direction of the Marine Innovation and Simulation Centre of Excellence ( MISE ). Develops industry relationships and advances applied research, workforce development, innovation, and simulation-based initiatives within the marine sector. Provides leadership and oversight for research projects, commercialization activities, and the use of simulation technologies to support industry advancement and educational excellence.

Duties & Responsibilities

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES :

Provides strategic leadership for MISE , establishing priorities, plans, and initiatives that advance marine education, applied research, simulation technologies, and workforce development. Identifies and promotes innovative practices that address industry needs and emerging trends.

Leads applied research initiatives that improve workforce development, innovation, and industry performance in areas such as human factors, automation, sustainability, energy efficiency, simulation technologies, and adult education.

Directs the translation and implementation of research outcomes into educational programs and industry practice through curriculum enhancement, technology transfer, publications, conferences, and professional development activities.

Works with industry partners and the Research Innovation Oversight Committee ( RIOC ) to establish research priorities, oversee project selection and governance, and monitor the performance, operations, and financial results of the Centre.

Secures and manages research funding and strategic partnerships by identifying opportunities, developing proposals, negotiating agreements, and overseeing the implementation and evaluation of applied research initiatives.

Advances BCIT’s leadership in marine innovation and simulation technologies by building relationships with industry, government, post-secondary institutions, and other partners, and contributing to School and Institute strategic and research plans.

Oversees technology transfer and commercialization activities arising from applied research initiatives, including the development and implementation of strategies that advance industry adoption and institutional objectives.

Represents BCIT on internal and external committees, boards, and sector initiatives, providing expertise in marine simulation technologies and applied research. Collaborates across the Institute to advance research, knowledge translation, technology transfer, and integration of simulation technologies into academic programming.

Manages MISE simulation equipment, financial and human resources, including budgeting, resource planning, selecting, coaching and mentoring, performance management, compliance with professional and ethical standards, and all aspects of people management.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS :

Master’s degree in a related field (e.g. Marine Transportation, Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Maritime Studies, Maritime Management, Education, Simulation learning or Applied Research).

Minimum of seven years’ related experience, including a combination of industry and training or education-related activities.

An equivalent combination of education, research, and work experience may be considered.

Extensive knowledge of marine industry operations, simulation systems, and educational practices in marine training, including thorough knowledge of Transport Canada regulations, seafarer certification requirements, and the IMO -administered STCW framework.

Broad knowledge of quality measures standards for professional seafarer training in the Canadian post-secondary sector, applied research best practices, and current marine simulation, educational, and info