Faculty, Electrical Engineering and Technology

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BCIT’s School of Energy is seeking a regular, full-time (1.0 FTE) Faculty, Electrical Engineering and Technology to join the Department of Electrical Engineering and Technology at the Burnaby campus. The position will primarily support the Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology (ECET) diploma, Automation and Instrumentation option.

The successful candidate will teach theory and laboratory courses; develop, maintain, and continuously improve course materials and learning activities; assess student learning and provide timely feedback; supervise applied student projects; and contribute to departmental and program activities. The role requires current industry knowledge, strong hands-on capability, and a commitment to inclusive, applied education that prepares graduates for employment in automation, instrumentation, and process-control environments.

As a member of a collaborative faculty team, the successful candidate will support student success, curriculum currency, safe laboratory practice, and the effective operation and continuous improvement of the program.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Deliver lectures, laboratory instruction, demonstrations, and applied learning activities in automation, instrumentation, and related ECET subject areas.
• Prepare, maintain, and improve course outlines, lesson materials, laboratory exercises, assessments, rubrics, and learning resources in accordance with approved curriculum and departmental processes.
• Assess student learning fairly and consistently; maintain required course records; and provide clear, timely, and constructive feedback.
• Create and maintain a respectful, inclusive, safe, and engaging learning environment that supports learners with varied backgrounds and levels of preparation.
• Supervise student projects and support students in applying engineering-technology principles to practical industrial problems.
• Contribute to curriculum review, program quality improvement, accreditation-related activities, student recruitment and advising, and other departmental initiatives.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, Program Heads, and industry partners to maintain the relevance and currency of program content.
• Maintain professional and technical currency through ongoing industry engagement and professional development.
• Participate in departmental and Institute service and perform other duties consistent with the BCIT Faculty and Staff Association Collective Agreement.

Technical Expertise:
Candidates must demonstrate current, hands-on expertise in automation and instrumentation. Strong capability is required in process instrumentation and in at least one major industrial control platform area, together with breadth across several of the following:

• Industrial control systems, including programmable logic controllers (PLCs), distributed control systems (DCS), human-machine interfaces (HMIs), and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA).
• Configuration, commissioning, calibration, troubleshooting, and maintenance of process-control systems, field instruments, and control loops.
• Process measurement and instrumentation, including flow, pressure, level, temperature, analytical instrumentation, final control elements, and control valves.
• Control strategies and applications, including regulatory, cascade, feedforward, ratio, and sequential control.
• Industrial networking, systems integration, and operational technology cybersecurity.
• Industrial communication protocols and technologies such as Modbus, OPC UA, EtherNet/IP, and PROFINET.
• Instrumentation drawings and documentation, including process and instrumentation diagrams, loop diagrams, wiring/termination drawings, instrument specifications, and control narratives.
• Industrial processes and plant operations, supported by practical examples from process or manufacturing industries.
• Industrial electrical and laboratory safety practices, applicable codes, and relevant standards.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, control systems, automation, instrumentation, or a closely related discipline; or a relevant technology diploma combined with substantial related education, training, and industry experience.
• A minimum of five years of recent, practical, and relevant industry experience in automation, instrumentation, process control, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated hands-on ability to configure, commission, calibrate, troubleshoot, and maintain industrial automation or instrumentation systems.
• Strong written and oral communication skills in English, including the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to technology students.
• Demonstrated ability to work both collaboratively and independently, organize competing responsibilities, and contribute constructively to a collegial environment.
• A demonstrated commitment to inclusive teaching, student success, professional development, and maintaining current technical knowledge.
• Ability and willingness to work on campus and in laboratory environments at the Burnaby campus.

Assets:

• Post-secondary teaching, curriculum development, instructional design, mentoring, or industry-training experience.
• Experience with widely used PLC or DCS platforms, such as Siemens, Schneider Electric, Emerson DeltaV, Rockwell Automation, or equivalent systems.
• Experience with Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), functional safety, safety-related control applications, or safety-critical industrial environments.
• Broad process knowledge gained in sectors such as pulp and paper, mining and mineral processing, oil and gas or refining, utilities, power generation, water and wastewater, food and beverage, or advanced manufacturing.
• Experience with electronics and electrical laboratory equipment, schematic capture, printed-circuit-board design, or related prototyping tools.
• Relevant professional registration, certification, or eligibility for registration appropriate to the candidate’s education and discipline.

Benefits – Why you’d love working with us

• Competitive pay
• Minimum of twenty-five days of vacation (or more, depending on your position)
• Competitive employer-paid extended health and dental plan – take a look at our benefit plans!
• 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!

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.

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Salary prorated based on percentage and term of appointment. Salary based on education, experience and placement criteria as outlined in the Collective Agreement.