Faculty, Marine Mechanical Instructor Technician

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BCIT’s School of Transportation
Heavy Equipment Group is seeking a temporary, full-time (1.0 FTE)
Marine Mechanical Instructor for ongoing instruction at our campus on Annacis Island in Delta to deliver training in our Marine day school foundation or apprenticeship programs. This position includes instructional responsibilities such as: teaching provincial curriculum; short-term coverage for full-time Instructor release; preparing and presenting classroom lectures, course delivery and assessment materials; providing practical demonstrations; and working collaboratively within our heavy equipment team and with the Department Heads.

The ideal candidate will be able to bring industry experience into the classroom, develop course and program curriculum, deal with relevant operational and educational issues, and cultivate positive relationships with students. Candidates should be experienced working with, in/out board engines, diesel engines, different drive systems (outboard lower, stern drives, jets), black/grey water systems, fresh water systems, fiberglassing, electrical, hydraulics, trailers, trailer brake systems, and shipyard safety.

• Classroom instruction to entry-level, apprentice, upgrader, PTS or Industry Services students
• Shop and laboratory instruction and supervision
• Instructional counseling, evaluation and preparation
• Administrative responsibilities, including assignments, examination marking, and student evaluation
• Curriculum development, maintenance and program enhancement
• Administrative processes required to ensure appropriate resources are in place to deliver training
• Other duties directly related to the instruction of trades and vocational programs
• Input into development of modifications to workshop and instructional areas
• Preparing and presenting online teaching, classroom lectures, classroom management; practical demonstrations, and working collectively/collaboratively with the Heavy Equipment Groups Department Heads
• Student supervision on industry field trips

• BC Certificate of Qualification in Diesel Engine Technician
• BC Certificate of Qualification in Marine Mechanical Technician
• Certified by Transport Canada or have current exemption by Transport Canada to instruct select Marine Engineering courses or be eligible for Transport Canada exemption
• Marine manufacturer specific training courses (Dealer courses) relative to MMT curriculum
• A minimum of five years’ recent experience in commercial marine industry and/or pleasure marine industry (more preferred)
• Documented experience in repair and maintenance of electric power generation
• Documented experience working on Inboard/Outboard engines
• Documented experience working with marine auxiliary equipment (Oil separators, desalination, water systems, IPS drives, purifiers)
• Demonstrated excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
• Current computer literacy and proficiency with Microsoft Word and PowerPoint: ability to manage files located on a database
• Service Management experience would be an asset
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience would be an asset
• Documented experience working as an Instructor in a post-secondary or industrial setting within a team environment is an asset

• 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
• Access to most BCIT Flexible Learning cou…