Assistant Instructor, Medical Laboratory Science

Job details
Pay
$68,182–$+3,143 a year
Job type
Temporary
Full-time
 
Location
3700 Willingdon Ave, Burnaby, BC
 
Benefits
Pulled from the full job description
Dental care
Employee assistance program
Extended health care
 
Full job description
BCIT’s School of Health Sciences Medical Laboratory Science Program is seeking a temporary, full-time (1.0 FTE) Assistant Instructor to support the delivery the Clinical Chemistry curriculum.

Duties & Responsibilities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist the instructor in the development of curriculum and instructional media in accordance with the Canadian Alliance of Medical Laboratory Professionals Regulators (CAMLPR) competency profiles
Prepare supplementary course materials for teaching labs, including specimens and worksheets/instruction manuals
Reinforce the instructor’s lecture material and its application to problems, procedures, and equipment
Demonstrate and give practical instruction in a student teaching lab
Assist in the assessment of student evaluations
Supervise students throughout class activities
Support the instructor in the research and procurement of educational teaching technology or equipment
Coordinate and develop a quality assurance program for laboratory equipment, including maintenance and repair, quality control material, and standard operation procedures.
Maintain supply inventory for the teaching labs
Supervise and/or train technical personnel, including service technicians
Support the delivery of Simulation workshops and activities.
Perform other administrative duties as required, including student selection, program planning and committee work.

Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:

Education & Credentials
Graduation from an accredited Medical Laboratory Science program
Bachelor’s degree from a recognized post-secondary institute preferred OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Current registration with CSMLS

Experience
A minimum of 5 years of recent, full-time, or equivalent experience in Clinical Chemistry
Possess advanced Clinical Chemistry theoretical concepts and technical skills
Demonstrable teaching, training, or mentoring skills for students, colleagues, or other clients
Knowledge and experience with all MS Office Productivity Tools and various meeting platforms

Key Competencies
Effective English language oral and written communication
Build and maintain effective and collaborative networks and relationships with students, colleagues and partners
Hold yourself and the MLS program and profession to the highest ethical and professional standards
Identify opportunities and barriers related to course/program innovation and approach challenges through a solution-focused perspective
Work independently and reliably with limited supervision
Lead, inspire, and shape students’ behaviours and actions through a commitment of excellence, passion and enthusiasm for the work
Commitment to lifelong learning made possible through professional development opportunities

Additional Information
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

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 RecruitmentAssistant@bcit.ca. 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
$68,182 - $+3,143 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.

Position Details
Posting Category
Faculty

Department 2
Laboratory & Allied Health

Campus Location
Burnaby campus

Bargaining Unit
BCIT Faculty and Staff Association (FSA)

Job Status
Temporary

Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time

Number of Vacancies
1

Anticipated Start Date
08/25/2025

Anticipated End Date
06/05/2026

Competition Information
Competition Number
25FSA640

Competition Open Date
06/28/2025

Competition Close Date
07/12/2025

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