Auxiliary Trades Support

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. Duties may include labour work, general maintenance, and mechanical work. Employees may also work as a tool room attendant and first aid attendant.

This competition is ongoing with opportunities for part-time or full-time hours of work.

Duties & Responsibilities

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Serving our workforce at our various campuses, placements may vary from a few hours to several months in duration. Flexibility and adaptability are crucial to being successful in a temporary role. We provide support where employees are absent due to sick leave, vacation, or to assist with heavy workloads. Due to the varying demand for services, there may be breaks between assignments, we therefore cannot guarantee ongoing employment.

Qualifications

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.

Additional Information

Benefits – Why you’d love working with us:

• Competitive pay
• 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
• 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
• For more information on our generous benefits, click here!

BCIT is 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.

Persons with disabilities who require accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact [email protected]. Please note that all applications must be submitted via the careers page portal. Email applications will not be accepted.

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 varies based on position: $27.65 - $39.02 per hour.

Additional Salary Information

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.

Position Details

• Posting Category: Facilities / Trades
• Department 2: HR Employee Relations
• Campus Location: Burnaby campus
• Bargaining Unit: BCGEU Support Staff
• Job Status: Auxiliary/Casual
• Full-Time/Part-Time: Part-Time
• Number of Vacancies: Multiple

Competition Information

• Competition Number: 25B513
• Competition Open Date: 01/08/2025
• Open Until Filled? Yes