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Position Summary
BCIT’s School of Transportation is seeking a regular, full-time (1.0 FTE ) BCGEU Faculty, Auto Collision to teach in our collision and refinishing programs at our Burnaby campus. Faculty deliver training in basic theory and related information to enable students to become proficient in auto body repair & refinishing. By imparting their practical knowledge, along with hands‑on shop practice, Faculty prepare students for entry‑level employment in the motor vehicle body repair trade.

Duties & Responsibilities

Instruction to apprenticeship and/or entry‑level students.

Short‑term coverage for full‑time faculty release.

Preparing for classroom presentations and practical demonstrations.

Working collectively with our Department Heads.

Auto collision repair subject areas include:

Safety

Tools and Equipment

Welding

Auto Body Construction

Plastics and Composites

Surface Preparation

Mechanical and Electrical Components

Trim and Hardware

Glass Removal and Replacement

Detailing

Shop Management and Appraisal

Suspension and Steering

Auto collision refinishing subject areas include:

Refinishing Tools and Equipment

Removal and Installation

Solvents

Masking Procedures

Corrosion Protection Systems

Undercoats

Chemical Additives

Topcoats

Automotive Plastics

Credits

Colour Theory

Multi Stage Applications

Technological Trends

Qualifications

ITA Certificate of Qualification with an Inter‑Provincial Red Seal Endorsement (Motor Vehicle Body Repairer – Metal & Paint)





A minimum of five years of recent journeyperson industry experience

Demonstrated knowledge and practical skills necessary to instruct the curriculum

Demonstrated excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills

Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a collegial manner within a team

Demonstrated ability to develop course resources and training technologies

Current computer literacy and proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and a Learning management system ( LMS ): ability to manage files located on a database

Provincial Instructor Diploma or previous post‑secondary instructing experience is an asset.

Supervisory experience is an asset.

Additional Information

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

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, perks 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 !

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 us using our contact form . Please note that all applications must be submitted via the careers page portal. Applications submitted through the contact form will not be accepted . For additional information, please visit our frequently asked questions (FAQs) page and see how we hire .

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 Salary Range: $82,891 - $122,857 per annum.

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

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* What is the highest level of education attained? Successful candidates may be required to submit official transcript(s) from the granting institution for verification.

GED

High School Diploma

Certificate

Diploma

Associates Degree

Bachelors Degree

Masters Degree

PHD

* How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?

0-1

1-2

3-5

6-9

10+

* All positions at BCIT require on campus presence at the applicable campus location(s). This means the successful candidate must be able to and willing to relocate to the Lower Mainland. Please select from the following that best describes your situation:

I currently reside in the Lower Mainland

I do not currently reside in the Lower Mainland, however I am willing and able to relocate if found to be the successful candidate

I do not currently reside in the Lower Mainland and I am unwilling to relocate

* Where a successful applicant places within the salary range is dependent on education, experience, and placement criteria as outlined in the Collective Agreement. Are you satisfied with being placed on this range?

Yes

No

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📌 BCGEU Faculty, Auto Collision (British Columbia)
🏢 British Columbia Institute of Technology
📍 British Columbia