Job Description
BCIT’s School of Transportation is seeking an auxiliary/on-call Program Technician Facility Coordinator. This position supports the educational activities on campus, ensuring that training equipment is acquired, maintained, repaired, and ready to use as required. This position also provides coordination and logistical support for campus operations, and internal/external events on campus. This position is also the primary provider of first aid on campus.
This position is the on-site contact for campus and school staff, for issues related to day to day facilities management, and liaises with the externally contracted Building Operator and BCIT Project Services staff.
This competition is on-going with opportunities for part-time or full-time hours of work. Contracts will range from one to three weeks in duration, dependent on operational needs.
Duties & Responsibilities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Program Technician
Maintains the training tank and surrounding areas on a daily basis:
Including testing and adjusting chemicals to the appropriate levels
Performing annual maintenance and makes recommendations as appropriate
Keeps records for provincial health inspection and provides maintenance according to licensing body regulations and department requirements
Ensures the tank, deck area and surrounding rooms are clean and orderly
Maintains the life raft shop equipment, jetty installations and buildings. Inspects and ensures tools and equipment are kept in accordance to manufacturer and industry standards. Ensures that work area is kept clean and in a safe and proactive condition
Inspects and maintains marine emergency duties training equipment such as immersion suits, personal floatation devices, recharging CO2 cylinders, ensures life-rafts are functional and completes minor repairs when necessary; repacks life-rafts according to manufacturer sandards
Maintains life boats and hoisting equipment to ensure they are in good standing with manufacturers and Transport Canada requirements by providing routine maintenance checks; services and performs minor repairs as required; maintains wet weather gear and coveralls and replaces as required
Ensures all records, logs of inspection and services for life boats, davits, hoisting and lifting equipment, and life-raft shop equipment are kept up-to-date and organized
Ensures adequate levels of training materials are on hand; prepares purchase requisitions or acquires supplies using the corporate purchase card system
Serves as the main marine campus contact for marine industry equipment and service providers
Ensures the yearly Capital Asset inventory is done accurately, timely and that inventory lists are maintained throughout the year. Assigns asset tags to newly acquired equipment as required
Participates in internal and external audits for the purpose of maintaining accreditation
Provides trouble-shooting/assistance to instructors, staff and clients for audio visual set-up and coordinates with internal departments for additional support when required
Provides ad-hoc assistance to campus staff for connectivity issues related to AV and IT equipment; ensures the availability of audiovisual resources and maintains knowledge of campus A/V inventory
Acts as WHMIS coordinator for the campus and maintains WHMIS/MSDS documentation and various other certificates
Facility Coordinator
Receives information on campus deficiencies or areas requiring attention from campus staff and submits them to facilities service providers/building operators via Archibus work request system.
Ensures effective/timely communications back to campus staff on status of requests submitted through Archibus
Serves as the marine campus liaison during approved project work; coordinating with the relevant project coordinator within the BCIT Project Services Group as required
Provides facility service providers/building operators with required information related to space usage and schedules to minimize disruption to campus activities. Communicates maintenance and project impacts to BMC management and user departments
Participates in monthly facilities meetings
Provides internal logistical support for supplies, equipment, furniture, room set-up and disposal of items from campus; in consultation with both campus staff and internal BCIT departments when required
Serves as a the primary marine campus contact for deliveries and receiving, ensuring that receiving information is forwarded to BCIT Logistics as required
Coordinates the use of shared storage spaces on campus
Liaises closely with Administrative staff to support internal and external events and facility rentals; ensure all related requirements are met including:
Coordinating room set up
Determining logistics with respect to course scheduling and course requirements
Coordinating pre and post event activities such as equipment delivery, set-up, and pick up
Performs post event building and equipment inspection
Ensures adherence to all BCIT policies and procedures
Undertakes related duties as assigned, consistent with the job grade of this position.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:
Definition: The qualifications section for this position was developed using the approved job evaluation plan, agreed to between the BCGEU and BCIT. The qualifications represent the minimum qualifications required in the future (i.e. to be reflected in job postings) and do not reflect the incumbent’s existing qualifications.
Education:
Grade 12 and completion of Survival Craft, Basic Safety Training and Marine Emergency Duties courses a definite asset.
License(s)/Certification(s):
Transport Canada certification for Bridge watchman or Deck Officer, and Marine Emergency Duties a definite asset
Building Maintenance Technician certification an asset
Occupational First Aid Level II or capability to acquire essential
WHMIS certification
Experience:
Two years general experience, plus two year’s practical experience in one of the following areas: marine industry, building maintenance
Software/Computer Application(s) and Expertise:
Computer literacy essential, basic understanding of Windows and MS Office
Communication/Interpersonal Skills:
Good communication skills, both verbal and written
Ability to deal with issues of a sensitive nature with tact, diplomacy and discretion
Capable of working both independently and in a team environment
Administrative Skills (e.g. prioritizing, minute taking, wp speed, etc.):
Ability to keep accurate records of inventory, maintenance schedules, first aid and WSBC reports, quality system management system documentation
Solid organizational skills including the ability to multi-task
Problem solving skills essential
Other Skills/Abilities:
Position requires a high degree of physical activity including frequent standing, bending, reaching, lifting and moving heavy objects
Overhead lifting of 30kg is required
Weekend, evening and on call work as required
Willingness to work outside frequently in all types of weather
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Additional Information
Benefits – Why you’d love working with us
Competitive pay
Professional Development funds and resources
Access to most BCIT Flexible Learning courses free of charge
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.
Persons with disabilities who require accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact [email protected]. Please note that all applications must be submitted via the careers page portal. Email applications will not be accepted.
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).
Salary Range
Salary Grade 8: $34.32 - $37.28 per hour.
Additional Salary Information
External hires are initially placed at the minimum of the salary range with set progressions to the maximum as per the Collective Agreement. Salary prorated based on percentage and term of appointment.
Position Details
Posting Category
Facilities / Trades
Department 2
Marine Programs
Campus Location
Marine campus
Bargaining Unit
BCGEU Support Staff
Job Status
Auxiliary/Casual
Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time
Number of Vacancies
1
Anticipated Start Date
06/16/2026
Anticipated End Date
Competition Information
Competition Number
25B566
Competition Open Date
05/17/2026
Competition Close Date
12/30/2026
Open Until Filled?
No
This position is the on-site contact for campus and school staff, for issues related to day to day facilities management, and liaises with the externally contracted Building Operator and BCIT Project Services staff.
This competition is on-going with opportunities for part-time or full-time hours of work. Contracts will range from one to three weeks in duration, dependent on operational needs.
Duties & Responsibilities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Program Technician
Maintains the training tank and surrounding areas on a daily basis:
Including testing and adjusting chemicals to the appropriate levels
Performing annual maintenance and makes recommendations as appropriate
Keeps records for provincial health inspection and provides maintenance according to licensing body regulations and department requirements
Ensures the tank, deck area and surrounding rooms are clean and orderly
Maintains the life raft shop equipment, jetty installations and buildings. Inspects and ensures tools and equipment are kept in accordance to manufacturer and industry standards. Ensures that work area is kept clean and in a safe and proactive condition
Inspects and maintains marine emergency duties training equipment such as immersion suits, personal floatation devices, recharging CO2 cylinders, ensures life-rafts are functional and completes minor repairs when necessary; repacks life-rafts according to manufacturer sandards
Maintains life boats and hoisting equipment to ensure they are in good standing with manufacturers and Transport Canada requirements by providing routine maintenance checks; services and performs minor repairs as required; maintains wet weather gear and coveralls and replaces as required
Ensures all records, logs of inspection and services for life boats, davits, hoisting and lifting equipment, and life-raft shop equipment are kept up-to-date and organized
Ensures adequate levels of training materials are on hand; prepares purchase requisitions or acquires supplies using the corporate purchase card system
Serves as the main marine campus contact for marine industry equipment and service providers
Ensures the yearly Capital Asset inventory is done accurately, timely and that inventory lists are maintained throughout the year. Assigns asset tags to newly acquired equipment as required
Participates in internal and external audits for the purpose of maintaining accreditation
Provides trouble-shooting/assistance to instructors, staff and clients for audio visual set-up and coordinates with internal departments for additional support when required
Provides ad-hoc assistance to campus staff for connectivity issues related to AV and IT equipment; ensures the availability of audiovisual resources and maintains knowledge of campus A/V inventory
Acts as WHMIS coordinator for the campus and maintains WHMIS/MSDS documentation and various other certificates
Facility Coordinator
Receives information on campus deficiencies or areas requiring attention from campus staff and submits them to facilities service providers/building operators via Archibus work request system.
Ensures effective/timely communications back to campus staff on status of requests submitted through Archibus
Serves as the marine campus liaison during approved project work; coordinating with the relevant project coordinator within the BCIT Project Services Group as required
Provides facility service providers/building operators with required information related to space usage and schedules to minimize disruption to campus activities. Communicates maintenance and project impacts to BMC management and user departments
Participates in monthly facilities meetings
Provides internal logistical support for supplies, equipment, furniture, room set-up and disposal of items from campus; in consultation with both campus staff and internal BCIT departments when required
Serves as a the primary marine campus contact for deliveries and receiving, ensuring that receiving information is forwarded to BCIT Logistics as required
Coordinates the use of shared storage spaces on campus
Liaises closely with Administrative staff to support internal and external events and facility rentals; ensure all related requirements are met including:
Coordinating room set up
Determining logistics with respect to course scheduling and course requirements
Coordinating pre and post event activities such as equipment delivery, set-up, and pick up
Performs post event building and equipment inspection
Ensures adherence to all BCIT policies and procedures
Undertakes related duties as assigned, consistent with the job grade of this position.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:
Definition: The qualifications section for this position was developed using the approved job evaluation plan, agreed to between the BCGEU and BCIT. The qualifications represent the minimum qualifications required in the future (i.e. to be reflected in job postings) and do not reflect the incumbent’s existing qualifications.
Education:
Grade 12 and completion of Survival Craft, Basic Safety Training and Marine Emergency Duties courses a definite asset.
License(s)/Certification(s):
Transport Canada certification for Bridge watchman or Deck Officer, and Marine Emergency Duties a definite asset
Building Maintenance Technician certification an asset
Occupational First Aid Level II or capability to acquire essential
WHMIS certification
Experience:
Two years general experience, plus two year’s practical experience in one of the following areas: marine industry, building maintenance
Software/Computer Application(s) and Expertise:
Computer literacy essential, basic understanding of Windows and MS Office
Communication/Interpersonal Skills:
Good communication skills, both verbal and written
Ability to deal with issues of a sensitive nature with tact, diplomacy and discretion
Capable of working both independently and in a team environment
Administrative Skills (e.g. prioritizing, minute taking, wp speed, etc.):
Ability to keep accurate records of inventory, maintenance schedules, first aid and WSBC reports, quality system management system documentation
Solid organizational skills including the ability to multi-task
Problem solving skills essential
Other Skills/Abilities:
Position requires a high degree of physical activity including frequent standing, bending, reaching, lifting and moving heavy objects
Overhead lifting of 30kg is required
Weekend, evening and on call work as required
Willingness to work outside frequently in all types of weather
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Additional Information
Benefits – Why you’d love working with us
Competitive pay
Professional Development funds and resources
Access to most BCIT Flexible Learning courses free of charge
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.
Persons with disabilities who require accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact [email protected]. Please note that all applications must be submitted via the careers page portal. Email applications will not be accepted.
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).
Salary Range
Salary Grade 8: $34.32 - $37.28 per hour.
Additional Salary Information
External hires are initially placed at the minimum of the salary range with set progressions to the maximum as per the Collective Agreement. Salary prorated based on percentage and term of appointment.
Position Details
Posting Category
Facilities / Trades
Department 2
Marine Programs
Campus Location
Marine campus
Bargaining Unit
BCGEU Support Staff
Job Status
Auxiliary/Casual
Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time
Number of Vacancies
1
Anticipated Start Date
06/16/2026
Anticipated End Date
Competition Information
Competition Number
25B566
Competition Open Date
05/17/2026
Competition Close Date
12/30/2026
Open Until Filled?
No
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Auxiliary Program Technician/Facility Coordinator position is now open for candidates interested in the Event Management Jobs sector. This role in Burnaby offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Event Management Jobs is a plus.
