Faculty, Heavy Duty Mechanics

British Columbia Institute of Technology

$82K — $122K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BC Trades Qualification with Inter-Provincial Red Seal in Heavy Duty Mechanics.
  • BC Certificate of Apprenticeship in Heavy Duty Mechanics.
  • Additional Inter-Provincial Red Seal in Commercial Transport is an asset.
  • Minimum five years of recent journeyperson industry experience preferred.
  • Ability to instruct the full scope of heavy-duty curriculum, including tracks and undercarriage.
  • Documented experience in repair and maintenance of heavy-duty or off-road equipment.
  • Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Teach the provincial curriculum for heavy-duty mechanics.
  • Provide short-term coverage for faculty release.
  • Prepare and present classroom lectures and assessment materials.
  • Conduct practical demonstrations for students.
  • Collaborate within the heavy equipment team and with the Department Head.
  • Instruct on disassembly, inspection, overhaul, servicing, and reassembly of heavy-duty and commercial vehicles.

Benefits

  • Competitive pay.
  • Minimum of forty-six days of annual leave annually.
  • Employer-paid extended health and dental plan with a potential $500 Health Care Spending Account.
  • Defined benefit pension plan with employer contributions.
  • Access to professional development funds and resources.
  • Free access to BCIT Flexible Learning courses.
  • Wellness and Employee Assistance programs available.
  • Complimentary membership for fitness facilities.
Full Job Description
Position Details

Position Information

Position Title
Faculty, Heavy Duty Mechanics

Position Summary

BCIT's School of Transportation is seeking three (3) regular, full-time Faculty in our Heavy Equipment Group at our campus located on Annacis Island in Delta to deliver training in our apprenticeship and foundation programs.

Duties & Responsibilities

This full time position includes instructional responsibilities such as: teaching provincial curriculum; short-term coverage for Faculty 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 Head.

The program curriculum includes the instruction of disassembly, inspection, overhaul, servicing and reassembly of many types of off-road heavy duty equipment and commercial trucks. This ranges from class 8 semi tractors and transport trailers through to bulldozers, front end loaders, skid steers and excavators.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • BC Trades Qualification with Inter-Provincial Red Seal in Heavy Duty Mechanics
  • BC Certificate of Apprenticeship in Heavy Duty Mechanics
  • BC Trades Qualification with Inter-Provincial Red Seal in Commercial Transport is an asset
  • A minimum of five years' recent journeyperson industry experience (more preferred)
  • Ability to Instruct the full scope of heavy duty curriculum including tracks and undercarriage
  • Documented experience in the repair and maintenance of heavy duty or off-road equipment
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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, click here!


Salary Range
Salary Range: $82,891 - $122,857 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
Regular

Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time

Number of Vacancies
3

Anticipated Start Date
08/31/2026

Anticipated End Date

Competition Information

Competition Number
26GEUF018

Competition Open Date
08/15/2026

Competition Close Date
08/29/2026

Open Until Filled?

Quicklink for Posting
https://careers.bcit.ca/postings/10626

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