Faculty, Marine Mechanical Instructor Technician

Location
3700 Willingdon Ave, Burnaby, BC
 
Benefits
Pulled from the full job description
Employee assistance program
Dental care
Extended health care
 
Full job description
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 (out board lower, stern drives, jets), black/grey water systems, fresh water systems, fiber glassing, electrical, hydraulics, trailers, trailer brake systems, and shipyard safety.

Duties & Responsibilities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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

Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:
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 aux 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


Additional Information
Benefits – Why you’d love working with us
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
Professional Development funds and resources
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
For more information on our generous benefits, click here!

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 RecruitmentAssistant@bcit.ca. 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 Range: $78,133 - $115,805 per annum.

Additional Salary Information
Salary prorated based on percentage and term of appointment.

Position Details
Posting Category
Faculty

Department 2
Motive Power Programs

Campus Location
Annacis Island

Bargaining Unit
BCGEU Faculty

Job Status
Temporary

Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time

Number of Vacancies
1

Anticipated Start Date
08/25/2025

Anticipated End Date
03/27/2026

Competition Information
Competition Number
25GEUF115

Competition Open Date
07/26/2025

Competition Close Date

Open Until Filled?
Yes
 

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