Assistant Director, Teacher Inquiry Program/Professional Support Co-ordinator

Assistant Director, Teacher Inquiry Program (TIP)/Professional Support Co-ordinator

Professional and Social Issues Division

Full-time, term position, starting on September 1, 2026, and ending on August 31, 2031

Please note that BCTF organizational structure and job descriptions are currently under review which may result in an organizational redesign and subsequent changes to the job duties, responsibilities, divisional alignment, and/or reporting structure of this position. Any changes will be communicated to the successful applicant and made in accordance with the applicable collective agreement. We appreciate your understanding.

The British Columbia Teachers' Federation (BCTF), located on the unceded ancestral territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm, sḵwx̱wú7mesh, and səlil̓w̓ətaɬ nations since 1917, is a union of professionals representing over 51,000 public school teachers throughout the province of BC. As an organization, we are dedicated to advancing learning conditions for students concurrently with advocating for BC's public school teachers and the teaching profession. We are also deeply committed to democratic decision-making and supporting the engagement of the teachers who make up our member base. Equally, we act on our belief in social justice in schools and the broader community and actively support our members in striving to achieve equity, inclusion, and a more just society for their students today and into the future.

The BCTF office building is situated in close proximity to the Canada Line and other major transit routes in a central Vancouver location. The BCTF provides an exceptional working environment where respect, learning, and professional growth are championed and valued.

Please note, this is a full-time, in-person position based out of 550 West 6th Avenue, in Vancouver. 

Function and purpose

Reporting to the Director of the Professional and Social Issues Division (PSID), the Assistant Director, TIP/Professional Support Co-ordinator provides co-ordination of the Federation’s TIP and professional development network, and assists in supporting the Federation’s School Union Representative Training (SURT) program.

Principal duties and responsibilities

The successful candidate for this position will be involved in:

• providing oversight of the Federation's TIP initiatives.
• providing support for TIP Inquiry projects.
• providing training of the TIP facilitators.
• promoting the TIP with locals and members.
• providing regular reporting on TIP activities.
• ensuring the effective development and delivery of Federation training programs.
• assisting with the development of effective professional development (PD) networks.
• co-ordinating in the development of SURT workshops.
• assisting with curriculum issues and with the appointment of Ministry committees and Focused Education Resources. 

Other duties and responsibilities

• co-ordinating the Professional Issues Advisory Committee (PIAC)
• co-ordinating TeachBC
• other duties and Federation initiatives as assigned.

Required qualifications

• Education
  • successful completion of a Bachelor of Education (BEd) degree or a university degree and completion of a teacher education program.
• Experience and competencies
  • experience with, and knowledge of, teacher inquiry practices and structure
  • experience and expertise in the development, delivery, and co-ordination of workshops for adult learners
  • demonstrated knowledge and understanding of current professional issues of teaches
  • proven excellent writing skills
  • highly developed organizational skills
  • extensive voluntary and/or elected service in teacher organization work including issues of PD
  • excellent communication and administrative skills and computer literacy
  • experience in problem-solving and conflict resolution with individuals and groups
  • proven ability to function both independently and work collaboratively as a member of a team
  • university training, public school teaching experience, preferably in British Columbia.
• Other desired qualifications, skills, and abilities
  • flexibility to work evenings and weekends
  • flexibility to travel
  • ability to communicate in French would be an asset
  • understanding of issues of social justice, equity, diversity, decolonization, and inclusion (JEDDI) with a desire to further develop in these areas.

Compensation

A competitive compensation package will be provided including a starting salary of $123,414.30 per annum (however, may differ if applicant has previous BCTF staff experience), a Special Allowance of $3,551.59 per annum, and excellent benefits including:

• extended health and dental (employer paid)
• long-term disability
• life insurance (employer paid)
• Teachers’ Pension Plan (shared contribution)
• seven (7) weeks of vacation per year plus paid time off between December 26 and January 1
• thirty-five (35) hours weekly schedule Monday to Friday with flexible work hours
• generous professional development allowance
• on-site parking available/subsidized transit
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• a supportive team environment.

Appointment date

September 1, 2026, or a mutually agreed upon date, and ending on August 31, 2031.

Only applications received in writing by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, will be considered. Please submit a letter of application and résumé, including reference contact information.

Diversity and accessibility statements

The BC Teachers’ Federation is committed to furthering social justice, diversity, decolonization, equity, and inclusion within our community. Applicants are encouraged to disclose, on a voluntary basis, whether they self-identify as a member of an equity-deserving group, which includes female, 2SLGBTQIA+ person, a person of colour, a person who has experienced racism, Aboriginal (Indigenous) person, and/or a person with a disability.

The BCTF strives for compliance with the Accessible British Columbia Act and ensuring our communities are as barrier-free as possible. Applicants requiring an accommodation are encouraged to contact the hiring manager at 604-871-2200.