BCGEU Faculty, Sheet Metal

at  British Columbia Institute of Technology BCIT

BCIT’s School of Construction and the Environment is seeking a temporary, full-time (1.0 FTE) BCGEU Faculty, Sheet Metal. We invite you to join BCIT’s trades training team. Currently we are seeking applications from individuals that are Red Seal certified in the Sheet Metal Trade and are interested in sharing their knowledge and skills with both Foundation students (future workers) and industry apprentices. If you enjoy teamwork, have an innovative approach, and have a proven track record in industry, then we want to hear from you.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BC Certificate of Qualification with Inter-provincial Red Seal in the Sheet Metal Trade.
• Minimum of five years’ current experience as a journeyperson in a variety of applications.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to instruct the curriculum.
• Previous supervisory, teaching or leadership experience.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Operation and programming of CNC/Plasma equipment would be an asset.
• Knowledge of relevant safe work practices.
• Current computer and technological literacy including, but not limited to Microsoft excel and word.
• Provincial Instructor Diploma (or willingness to achieve such).

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Classroom instruction to apprentice, entry-level or Industry Services students.
• Shop and laboratory instruction and supervision.
• Instructional counseling, evaluation and preparation.
• Administrative responsibilities, including assignments, examination marking, and student evaluation.
• Other duties directly related to the instruction of trades and vocational programs.
• Curriculum maintenance and program enhancement.
• Input into development of modifications to workshop and instructional areas.
• Preparing and presenting classroom lectures, practical demonstrations, and working collaboratively with the Sheet Metal Department Head.
  In addition to these duties, a person with the willingness to learn new concepts and address technical developments in their field is a must. The successful candidate will have the ability to motivate students to learn and commit themselves to excellence in instruction.