Faculty, Welding

BCIT’s School of Construction and the Environment is seeking a temporary, full‑time (1.0 FTE) faculty member in Welding to teach in our Welding programs. With over 45,000 students enrolled in certificate, diploma, apprenticeship and degree programs, BCIT offers a collaborative learning environment focused on teaching excellence and the preparation of outstanding graduates. The ideal candidate will bring dynamic individuals with diverse heavy industry experience and a willingness to commit to teaching excellence.

Responsibilities within the Welding Department include instruction of apprentice and entry level students to upgrading journeymen on multi‑process procedures. The candidate will prepare lesson plans, deliver classroom lectures, demonstrate practical skills, care for, repair and maintain equipment, and work collaboratively with the Department Head and support staff.

• IP Red seal journeyman welder with BC level “A” or out of province equivalent.
• Minimum five years at journeyman level.
• Must have pressure welding experience and hold current pressure qualifications.
• Strong welding skills in various processes gained in heavy industry.
• Supervisory experience.
• Repairing and maintenance welding equipment and machinery experience. Welding inspection certification is an asset.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate or be willing to advance knowledge and skills necessary to instruct curriculum.
• Demonstrate or be willing to train for computer skills that are necessary to instruct curriculum.

• 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 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, .

BCIT is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring for systemically oppressed groups who have been excluded from full participation at BCIT and the larger community. This includes Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2S/LGBTQIA+. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

$82,891 - $122,857 per annum.

Salary prorated based on percentage and term of appointment.

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).