Faculty, Auto Collision

Position Details

Position Information 

Position Title
Faculty, Auto Collision

Who We Are

At BCIT, putting people at the core of everything we do is paramount. This idea is the foundation of BCIT's People Vision, which describes the Institute's goals and priorities in respect to our people. In a complex and uncertain world, it's vital our people feel valued, supported and connected. BCIT champions a culture of innovation and global progress through people's imagination and creativity. With a competitive compensation package, great work-life balance, and career advancement opportunities, see why we've earned the title of one of BC's Top Employers for over ten years running.

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 programsat 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

DUTIES AND 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
• Sheet Metal Repair
• Plastics and Composites
• Surface Preparation
• Mechanical and Electrical Components
• Trim and Hardware
• Glass Removal and Replacement
• Detailing
• Shop Management and Appraisal
• Structural Repair
• Suspension and Steering
• Structural Panel Replacement

Auto collision refinishing subject areas include:
 

• Environmental Concerns
• Refinishing Tools and Equipment
• Removal and Installation
• Solvents
• Masking Procedures
• Corrosion Protection Systems
• Undercoats
• Chemical Additives
• Paint Defects
• Topcoats
• Automotive Plastics
• Selected Repairs
• Credits
• Colour Theory
• Multi Stage Applications
• Technological Trends

Qualifications

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

Benefits - Why you'd love working with us

 

• 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
• 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!

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

Additional Salary Information

Salary prorated based on percentage and term of appointment.

Position Details 

Posting Category
Faculty

Department 2
Automotive Programs

Campus Location
Burnaby campus

Bargaining Unit
BCGEU Faculty

Job Status
Regular

Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time

Number of Vacancies
1

Anticipated Start Date
09/28/2026

Anticipated End Date

Competition Information 

Competition Number
26GEUF017

Competition Open Date
08/15/2026

Competition Close Date
08/29/2026

Open Until Filled?
No

Quicklink for Posting
https://careers.bcit.ca/postings/10630