We foster healthy and supportive workplaces, invest in learning and development, strengthen connections across our community, and empower innovation and transformation. BCIT’s School of Transportation is seeking a temporary, full-time (1.0 FTE ) Manager, School Operations . This position manages the School’s operations, involving human resources, business process, space planning, enrolment planning, operational financial matters, and facilities functions.

Acts as operational liaison of the Dean’s Office and the School; Acts as operational liaison for the Dean’s Office and the School. Manages the School’s operations, involving human resources, business process, space planning, enrolment planning, operational financial matters, and facilities functions. Manages the School’s day-to-day expense management relating to procurement, contract administration, donations, and other operational processes.

Manages operational reporting and related analysis, working closely with the Associate Director Finance. Manages the School’s day-to-day operational activities and processes, including hiring, training, attendance, workspace and equipment management, and facility improvements. Develops and implements administrative and operational processes and standards in consultation with the Dean.

Leads improvement initiatives aimed at optimizing operational efficiency and managing costs. Manages project viability assessment, planning and execution. Provides support to development of enrolment plans, business cases for the School’s projects and initiatives, and new program proposals.

Supports Associate

Deans with people management activities, fostering a positive and engaging work environment,



and ensuring all practices are aligned with Human Resources policies and programs. Manages all staff planning processes, emphasizing development, engagement and performance. Implements the necessary controls to monitor and identify operational risks, while also overseeing quality assurance, compliance and efficiency.

Ensures operational compliance with Institute policies, processes and collective agreements, industry best practices, and provincial and federal regulatory requirements. Conducts analysis, prepares various reports and delivers presentations on achievements, challenges and emerging issues. Ensures staff, students, and key partners have ready access to important information, services, and outreach activities.

Manages directly and indirectly reporting staff, overseeing and participating in selection, coaching, mentoring, development, performance management and all other people-management practices. Bachelor’s degree in business with a focus on operations, human resources and business management Minimum 6 years’ experience at progressive levels of responsibility in operations, human resources and project management, preferably in a post-secondary setting. Advanced knowledge of operational management Advanced planning skills, with ability to facilitate development of operational and capital plans and related budgets.





Solid project management skills with demonstrated ability to lead operational improvement initiatives Advanced business acumen with ability to exercise sound and critical judgment and make operational decisions on a day-to-day basis Excellent communication, interpersonal and customer service skills with the ability to develop rapport with internal and external stakeholders, and work with staff at all levels. Advanced analytical skills with ability to manage and engage in research, analysis, and development of a diverse range of reports. Competitive pay Minimum of twenty-five days of vacation 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 Flexible hybrid work arrangements available Access to most BCIT Flexible Learning courses free of charge Wellness and Employee Assistance programs 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. BCIT is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring individuals who have been historically underrepresented in our workforce, BCIT , and the larger community. We strongly encourage Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2S/LGBTQIA+ to apply.

While all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. Accessibility is an integral part of BCIT’s commitment to equity and inclusion.

Salary Range $100,739 - $138,516, with a control point of $125,923 per annum #

📌 Manager, School Operations (Burnaby)
🏢 British Columbia Institute of Technology
📍 Burnaby