Plumbing Instructor - Competition

Plumbing Instructor - Competition

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Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) is more than just a place to learn; it's a university powered by the people who live and work here—students, staff, and faculty alike. As one of BC’s Top Employers, we strive to implement initiatives that will attract, support, engage, and retain KPU’s people and create an environment where all employees see themselves as contributing to student learning.

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• Competition : 4300
• Internal Closing Date: Open Until Filled
• External Closing Date: Open Until Filled
• # of Openings: 1
• Salary Information: Faculty Pay Scale
• Employment Type: Faculty Contract
• Workplace Type: On-Site
• Employee Group: Faculty (Kwantlen Faculty Association)
• Position Type: Qualified Faculty List
• Position Start: As soon as possible

The KPU Plumbing program prepares students for employment as a pipefitter, steamfitter, sprinkler installer, gasfitter, or plumbing apprentice. Students develop habits concerning safety, time and materials management, hand tools, and power tools. Practical projects are performed in a shop environment to enhance students’ skills in installation, pipe repair and maintenance, fixtures, and other equipment used for water, steam, chemical and fuel distribution, in addition to wastewater disposal in residential, commercial and industrial buildings.

The Faculty of Trades and Technology is currently seeking a Non‑regular Type 1 Plumbing Instructor to provide short‑term delivery of Apprenticeship Levels 1, 2, 3, and 4 and Plumbing Foundation Level courses which may extend from a single day to several weeks, possibly leading to a regularised contract.

More information concerning the working conditions for a faculty member are outlined in Article 12 of the Kwantlen Faculty Association (KFA) Collective Agreement.

• BC Certificate of Qualification (CofQ) with Interprovincial Red Seal Endorsement (IP RSE), or a Certificate of Qualification with Interprovincial Red Seal (IP RSE) from another jurisdiction
• A current BC Gasfitter Class B Certificate of Qualification (CofQ) with Interprovincial Red Seal Endorsement (IP RSE) OR equivalent Gasfitter certificate from another Canadian jurisdiction
• A Cross Connection Testing Certificate from BC Water & Waste Association (BCWWA) and field experience

Candidates will be required to present a demonstration lesson and undergo a practical assessment. Candidates will be required to undergo a Criminal Record Check.

As a part of our total rewards offerings, KPU also offers extended health and dental benefits, healthcare spending account, generous vacation package, defined pension plan, parenthood top‑up, sick leave, long‑term disability, life insurance, professional development days, tuition waiver, in‑house training and development, inter‑campus transportation, and more!

Note:

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.

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Kwantlen Polytechnic University welcomes and encourages applications from equity‑deserving groups and diverse experiences including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, racialised people, people with disabilities, and members of the 2S/LGBTQIA+ community.

If there are any barriers that you are experiencing or an accommodation that we can provide to support you through the application process, please reach out to us at

Kwantlen Polytechnic University is committed to protecting the safety and welfare of employees, students, and the general public, and upholding the reputation and integrity of the University. For this reason, final applicants will be asked to undergo a background check.

We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with KPU. Only candidates who are legally eligible to work in Canada will be considered; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.