Auxiliary Trades Support

At BCIT, people are at the heart of everything we do. Guided by our People Plan, Caring for Our People. Strengthening BCIT Together., we are committed to creating an environment where employees can thrive, grow, and feel a genuine sense of belonging. We foster healthy and supportive workplaces, invest in learning and development, strengthen connections across our community, and empower innovation and transformation. With a competitive compensation package, work-life balance, and opportunities for professional growth, BCIT offers a workplace where your contributions matter and your career can flourish. It’s one reason we’ve been recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers for more than a decade.

BCIT’s in-house Auxiliary Trades Support Services is looking for high caliber, dynamic and flexible individuals who have the skills and ability to work within the Institute in a variety of temporary assignments.

The temporary assignments could be part-time or full-time hours of work and located at any of the below BCIT Campus locations:

• Burnaby Campus
• Annacis Island Campus
• Aerospace Technology Campus
• Marine Campus

Assignments may vary from a few hours to several months in duration at any of our campuses. Auxiliary staff can be contacted the day assignments become available or with a few days of advanced notice. Due to the varying demand for services, there may be breaks between assignments, we therefore cannot guarantee ongoing employment.

We provide support where employees are absent due to sick leave, vacation, or to assist with heavy workloads. Flexibility and adaptability are crucial to being successful in a temporary role.

Duties may include labour work, general maintenance, mechanical work. Employees often work as a Toolroom Attendant and there may be occasions to work as a First Aid Attendant.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Grade 12 plus 6 months post-secondary education and/or training such as trades training.
• Two years of general work experience plus one year of experience in trades environments such as construction or material handling.
• Knowledge of mechanical maintenance and hand tools.
• Familiarity with tools and equipment.
• Working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office package.
• The ability to be called in on short-notice and work at various campus locations.
• Customer-service oriented with an emphasis on excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Valid BC driver’s license.
• Trades Qualification, Forklift and Level Two or Three First Aid Certification are assets.

BCIT’s Human Resources accepts auxiliary pool applications on an ongoing basis.

Please note: these are the minimum required qualifications. This position is a dayshift position as defined in Article 14.1 of the Collective Agreement.

Benefits – Why you’d love working with us

• Competitive pay
• Minimum of fifteen days of vacation prorated per year
• Competitive employer-paid extended health and dental plan including access to a Health Care Spending Account of up to $325 if eligible!
• Defined benefit pension plan with employer contributions
• Flexible hybrid work arrangements available
• 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!

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. If you require an accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please 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 learn more about 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).

External hires are initially placed at the minimum of the salary range with set progressions to the maximum as per the Collective Agreement. Salary prorated based on percentage and term of appointment.