Plumbing Instructor - Competition

Overview

Plumbing Instructor – Competition  at Kwantlen Polytechnic University

Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) is a university in British Columbia. This posting is for a permanent full-time Plumbing Instructor to deliver Plumbing courses within the Faculty of Trades and Technology.

• Position Type: Regular (100%)
• Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
• Start date: April 2026
• Workplace Type: On-Site
• Travel Frequency: Occasional travel between campuses is required
• Employee Group: Faculty (Kwantlen Faculty Association)

Kwantlen Polytechnic University’s Plumbing program prepares students for employment as a pipefitter, steamfitter, sprinkler installer, gasfitter or plumbing apprentice. Students will 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, and wastewater disposal in residential, commercial and industrial buildings.

The Faculty of Trades and Technology is currently seeking a permanent full-time Plumbing Instructor to provide delivery of Apprenticeship Levels 1, 2, 3, and 4 and Plumbing Foundation Level courses. More information concerning working conditions for a faculty member is outlined in Article 12 of the Kwantlen Faculty Association (KFA) Collective Agreement.

Deliver Apprenticeship Levels 1–4 and Plumbing Foundation Level courses.

• BC Certificate of Qualification (CofQ) with Interprovincial Red Seal Endorsement (IP RSE), or a CofQ with IP RSE from another jurisdiction
• A current BC Gasfitter Class B Certificate of Qualification (CofQ) with 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

SALARY INFORMATION:
Placement on the salary scale will be dependent on level of education and relevant teaching experience. Advancement on the pay scale is based on FTE and employment status. Total rewards include extended health and dental benefits, healthcare spending account, vacation, pension, parental top-up, sick leave, long-term disability, life insurance, professional development days, tuition waiver, and more.

Note:

Eligibility requirements apply; benefits may vary depending on the employee group and whether the position is temporary or part-time.

For more information on KPU’s workplace, culture and total rewards, visit the KPU HR site. Equity, diversity, and inclusion are encouraged; accommodations are available on request via  Final applicants may be asked to undergo a background check. Only candidates legally eligible to work in Canada will be considered; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.