Job Title:

Assistant Instructor, Mechanical Engineering

Company:	BCIT
Location:	Burnaby , BC
Job Reference:	26FSA005
Closing Date:	March 14, 2026

BCIT?s Mechanical Engineering department within the School of Energy is seeking a regular, full-time (1.0 FTE) Assistant Instructor who is an enthusiastic, team-oriented professional with broad practical knowledge of mechanical engineering fundamentals.

The department of Mechanical Engineering at BCIT offers diplomas and an accredited degree in Mechanical Engineering. The primary goal of the programs is to graduate highly-qualified, practical mechanical technologists and engineers who are eligible for professional registration.

The successful applicant can expect to provide lab and tutorial assistance across a broad range of the mechanical engineering discipline. The applicant must have a strong commitment to teaching and interacting with students, an ability to communicate clearly and effectively, and an interest in delivering quality curriculum.

The Assistant Instructor may lead labs and tutorials in some of the following areas:

Mechanical Engineering Fundamentals (statics, dynamics, strength of materials)
Engineering Graphics and CAD
Manual and CNC Machining
Mechatronics (Automation, Robotics), Microcontrollers, Industrial Control, PLCs

Qualifications:

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or related credential.
Relevant industry experience in an engineering environment.
Proficient in engineering computer applications including strong CAD skills.
Strong digital literacy skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in the English Language.
Effective presentation skills.
Ability to work independently and in teams.
Instructional experience is an asset.
Programming (C/C++/Python) experience is an asset.

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!

We are committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring for systemically oppressed groups who have been excluded from full participation at BCIT and the larger community. This includes Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2S/LGBTQIA+. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

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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: $68,182 - $93,143 per annum

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