The Heavy Duty / Truck and Transport Program is seeking applications from qualified candidates to fill a full-time continuing Mechanic Instructor vacancy. This position falls under Metal/Motor Trades within the School of Trades, Industry and Professional Studies (TIPS).

The successful applicant will have the energy, commitment, motivation and experience required to teach all levels from Foundation (pre-apprenticeship) through to 4th year apprentices in all areas of the industry including transportation, construction, forestry, mining, and manufacturing.The following is required for successful employment at Camosun College:

• A demonstrated commitment to the scholarship of teaching and learning
• Active participation in our learner centered environment while promoting excellence in program discipline
• Ability to plan, organize and evaluate teaching approaches and outcomes to maximize student learning
• Commitment to current and trending philosophies, practices and advancements
• Adherence to, and compliance with teaching related policies, procedures and protocols
• A consistent demonstration of excellence and respect in verbal and written communications
• An ability to contribute to and cultivate collegial and collaborative work relationships
• Comfort and familiarity with educational technology and MS Office programs such as Outlook, Word, Excel
• Capable of thriving in a BC post-secondary education setting that’s welcoming and relevant to Indigenous learners and helping to prepare non-Indigenous students, graduates and employees to better understand, live alongside of, and work with Indigenous peoples.
• A commitment to sustainable practices within our environment and society

QUALIFICATIONS

Qualifications:

• Heavy Duty Equipment Technician – Certificate of Qualification with Interprovincial Red Seal endorsement
• Minimum 5 years recent experience working in the industry as a journeyperson
• Minimum of one year in a teaching, leadership, mentoring or coaching role
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered

Additional Qualifications considered an asset

• Truck and Transport Mechanic Certificate of Qualification with Interprovincial Red Seal endorsement
• BC Provincial Instructor Diploma or equivalent teaching certificate
• BC Class 1 drivers license with Airbrake endorsement

CAPABILITIES

The core capabilities are required for all positions at the college.

Focus on Students and Their Success (Core)

• We all have a role to play in promoting and supporting students – directly or indirectly – contributing to their success, education and transition as they build their path to the future.

Cultural Alignment (Core)

• Inclusion and respect align with Camosun’s traditions of lifelong learning and positive, supportive experiences for all. We examine our individual and institutional cultures and, through indigenization, consider other ways of knowing (thinking), being (approaches), doing (acting), and relating.

Fostering and Nurturing Relationships (Core)

• Fostering and nurturing relationships is at the core of everything we do. Successful workplace relationships take time to develop and include building trust, engagement and collaboration.

SALARY

Salary is commensurate with education and experience as per the BCGEU Collective Agreement.At initial placement, for bachelor degree minimum placement is step 11 ($71,846) and maximum initial placement is step 6 ($89,412)At initial placement, for master degree, journeyperson certificate or professional qualification such as registered nurse degree, minimum placement is step 10 ($75,357) and maximum initial placement is step 3 ($100,527)Once employed, dependent upon maximum placement, increments-for-service allow for progression to step 2A ($107,266) for employees with step 3 as maximum or to step 1 ($115,129) for employees who reach step 2.Please note annual salary amounts (gross) listed above are as of April 1, 2024.