Maintenance Training Instructor - Jobs in Victoria, BC

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Location: Victoria, BCEmployment Type: Regular Full TimeUnion: MOVEUPSalary: MoveUp Group 11, MIN $6,148.00 - MAX $7,390.00Please note: Wage rates are under reviewClosing Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 01/22/2023Are we right for you...The Maintenance Training Instructor is a brand-new position reporting to the Manager, Victoria Engagement and Change Management, designed to make an impact to the Victoria Maintenance team. As a unionized MoveUp role, the position will be 37.5 hours/week, Monday – Friday. 8:00am – 4:00pm. Based in our Victoria Depot with the opportunity to work remotely when operationally feasible. This position may be required to work evenings and weekends occasionally, if operationally required.We’re passionate about people and creating sustainable, safe and affordable public transit solutions to residents across BC. We are an organization that has a people-first approach and considers people first in every business decision that we make. We are part of the solution and what we do matters; from fighting climate change with battery electric buses, to affordability through cost effective transportation, to connecting remote communities, we bring the heart, soul and innovation to public transportation.It’s an exciting time to be in the public transportation sector and we’re looking for a creative and passionate leader to join our team. Not only would you be joining an engaged organization, but you’d also get to enjoy flexible work arrangements, extended benefits and a pension plan as just a few of the benefits BC Transit employees are eligible for. Keep reading to find out if this role is meant for you!What youll be doing...To illustrate what you could be doing in this role, this is what a day might look like:You’ll be based out of the Victoria Transit Centre administration building, with opportunities to work from home. You’ll likely start your day with a quick team check-in to align the team’s current priorities and see how we can best support each other. From there you may support our Maintenance Instructional Designer by providing mechanical subject matter expertise while you collaborate to build out a new Battery Electric Bus training course aligned to industry safety standards.The afternoon could be filled with a trip over to the Langford Transit Centre to deliver some hands-on training or review Safe Work Procedures with our Mechanics or other Maintenance support staff. Or perhaps conducting a learning needs analysis to determine how our team can support our Apprentices with the knowledge, skills and abilities they need to be successful. You’ll be encouraged and supported to share ways to help the team achieve our department goals, and the work you do will contribute to building employee engagement within our department.To view the full job description for this role please see the attached.What youll bring to the table...You’re a natural leader at heart, thriving on a passion for coaching and developing those around you, and a mission to continuously improve the environments you work in. You may have previously worked in roles such as Mechanic, or Fleet Inspector. You are a relationship builder and know the importance of building trust with the people you work with in order to build their engagement during training sessions.You’re an experienced Commercial Transport Mechanic with an interprovincial Red Seal. You have worked in transit, maintenance or educational positions and are confident and knowledgeable when facilitating training on the shop floor. You have a foundational understanding of the different adult learning styles and can apply different techniques to ensure all learners are engaged. You’re a team player, a collaborator, and you’re not afraid to try innovative approaches to build trust with a diverse audience. You work well with partners to collaborate in gathering the requirements to build the right training solution. You are organized and can quickly identify where staff are in their learning path, and coordinate the courses they need to participate in.

What well bring to the table...

• Comprehensive medical and dental benefits to support you and your family, regardless of what life throws at you.
• Membership in a “gold plated” defined benefit pension plan, meaning it’s the best in the Province and one of the best in the country; putting you in a strong position when it comes time to retire.
• Access to fitness and lifestyle centers to help you take care of your physical fitness and health.
• Various programs that support employees such as an Employee Assistance Program and health and wellness initiatives and events aimed at fostering your mental health.
• A complimentary employee bus pass (plus taxable dependent passes).
• A corporate learning and development program to help you in continuous career growth
• An employee recognition program where we all recognize each others successes (not just your Leaders!).
• A social club that gives you access to events throughout Victoria.

What else well consider...The physical requirements of the role...What next steps could look like...

• Interviews will take place between February 6 and February 8.
• An assignment or presentation may be included as part of the recruitment process.
• The position requires the completion of a Criminal Record Check or Vulnerable Sector Search.
• An eligibility list may be established for future full time regular and full time temporary vacancies
• If you have a disability that requires an accommodation during any stage of our recruitment process, please contact careers@bctransit.com to let us know how we can assist you.
• BC Transit is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. If the organization identifies this position as a reasonable accommodation for an existing employee, all candidates will be notified as soon as reasonably possible.

To prevent the transmission of COVID-19 and keep our team members, customers and the communities we serve safe, BC Transit requires proof of being fully vaccinated as a condition of employment. Please be aware that your appointment to this position is conditional on meeting and maintaining the definition of being "fully vaccinated" as per the definition of Health Canada. Any employee providing false or misleading information, may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal.We believe that diversity of thought and experience fuels innovation. In keeping with this belief, we do not discriminate on any basis. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. Should you require any accommodation or have questions, please let us know.While we welcome all applications, we will only respond directly to those who are short-listed for a role. Thanks in advance for your understanding and wishing you all the best in your career journey.Quick Apply

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