Plumbing Instructor

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Competition ID: 4305
Internal Closing Date: Open Until Filled
External Closing Date: Open Until Filled
# of Openings: 1

Salary Information:

Faculty Pay Scale
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Workplace Type: On-Site
Travel Frequency: Occasional travel between campuses is required
Employee Group: Faculty (Kwantlen Faculty Association)
Days of Work (BCGEU):
Hours of Work (BCGEU):
Hours per Week (BCGEU):

PLUMBING INSTRUCTOR
POSITION TYPE: Regular (100%)
POSITION START: April 2026

FACULTY OVERVIEW:
Kwantlen Polytechnic University’s Plumbing program prepares students for employment as a pipefitter, steamfitter, sprinkler installer, gasfitter or plumbing apprentice. Students will develop the necessary habits concerning safety, time and materials management, hand tools, and power tools. Practical projects are performed in a shop environment to enhance students’ skills in installation, pipe repair and maintenance, fixtures and other equipment used for water, steam, chemical and fuel distribution, in addition to wastewater disposal in residential, commercial and industrial buildings.

POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Faculty of Trades and Technology is currently seeking a permanent full-time Plumbing Instructor to provide delivery of Apprenticeship Levels 1, 2, 3, and 4 and Plumbing Foundation Level courses.

More information concerning the working conditions for a faculty member are outlined in Article 12 of the Kwantlen Faculty Association (KFA) Collective Agreement.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BC Certificate of Qualification (CofQ) with Interprovincial Red Seal Endorsement (IP RSE), or a Certificate of Qualification with Interprovincial Red Seal (IP RSE) from another jurisdiction
• A current BC Gasfitter Class B Certificate of Qualification (CofQ) with Interprovincial Red Seal Endorsement (IP RSE) OR equivalent Gasfitter certificate from another Canadian jurisdiction
• A Cross Connection Testing Certificate from BC Water & Waste Association (BCWWA) and field experience

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Candidates will be required to present a demonstration lesson and undergo a practical assessment.
• Candidates will be required to undergo a Criminal Record Check.

This competition is for a maximum FTE of 100% (Regular). When possible, priority will be given to the candidate(s) who can maximize the FTE either individually, or collectively, as such please indicate on your application your preferred workload percentage. This competition could also be used to add candidates to our Qualified Faculty List, therefore also please indicate on your application if you are interested in being added to this list.

• SALARY INFORMATION:

Placement on the salary scale will be dependent on level of education and relevant teaching experience. Advancement up the pay scale is based on FTE and employment status

Total Rewards

As a part of our total rewards offerings, KPU also offers extended health and dental benefits, healthcare spending account, generous vacation package, defined pension plan, parenthood top-up, sick leave, long-term disability, life insurance, professional development days, tuition waiver, inhouse training & development, inter-campus transportation, and more!

Note: 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.

Visit https://www.kpu.ca/hr for more information on KPU’s workplace, culture and total rewards.

Note to Applicants

Kwantlen Polytechnic University welcomes and encourages applications from equity deserving groups and diverse experiences including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, and members of the 2S/LGBTQIA+ community.

If there are any barriers that you are experiencing or an accommodation that we can provide to support you through the application process, please reach out to us at [email protected].

Kwantlen Polytechnic University is committed to protecting the safety and welfare of employees, students, and the general public, and upholding the reputation and integrity of the University. For this reason, final applicants will be asked to undergo a background check.

We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with KPU. Only candidates who are legally eligible to work in Canada will be considered; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.