BCIT has reformed its Joint Occupational Health & Safety (JOHS) Committee model for the Burnaby (BBY) campus. No changes have been made to the other JOHS committees (DTC & CARI) for which we have FSA appointees. These committees are required under Worksafe BC and are an integral part of BCIT’s Health & Safety commitments. The time commitment is approximately 3-5 hours per month (meeting prep, meetings, and any related tasks such as inspections/investigations) and a one-time 8-hour training. Members are also entitled to 8 hours of training per year after the initial training.

We are looking for FSA appointees for the following BBY JOHS committees. Please email us if you are interested and tell us (in just a few sentences) why you would like to be appointed and which of the following committees you are interested in. Preference for appointments will be given to members working within the area that the committee covers.

• School of Transportation (1 appointee, 1 alternate) – We still require an alternate for this committee.
• School of Energy (2 appointees, 1 alternate) – We still require an alternate for this committee.
• Student Services & Registrar’s Office (2 appointees, 1 alternate) – We still require an alternate for this committee.
• HR/ITS/Library/LTC/MarCom (2 appointees, 1 alternate) – We still require an alternate for this committee.
• Burnaby Campus – Coordinating Committee (2 appointees, 1 alternate) – We still require an alternate for this committee.

If you’re considering applying for management, please do not participate in the selection committee process in any way.

There are no open management selection committee positions at this time. Thank you for your interest.

Bargaining Committee (Round 19)

The Bargaining Committee, or Team, is struck for each round of bargaining with BCIT. The terms of reference are under FSA policies.

• Colin Jones (FSA President and Chief Negotiator)
• Terry Gordon (FSA Director)
• Zaa Joseph (FSA Director)
• Kenzie Woodbridge (FSA Tech Rep)
• Tom Lane
• Maria Angerilli (Operations & HR Director)

Inactive following the conclusion of bargaining in summer 2023. 

This committee is struck by the FSA in the lead up to each round of bargaining. The terms of reference for the committee fall under FSA policies.

The Round 20 CAC was selected by the FSA board in summer 2024 and is working to prepare for the expiration of the current Collective Agreement on June 30, 2025.

Collective Agreement Committee Members (Round 20, 2025 – 202x)

• Trish Albino (FSA Treasurer)
• Michelle Beauchamp (FSA Board of Directors)
• Andrew Friesen
• FSA Chief Negotiator: Colin Jones (FSA President)
• Zaa Joseph (FSA Board of Directors)
• Liz Kraft
• Thomas Lane
• Michelle Miller
• Fraser Robertson
• Michael (Joe) Robinsmith
• Judy Shandler (FSA Board of Directors)
• Ron Tuck
• Soizic Wadge
• Kenzie Woodbridge
• Ken Zeleschuk

The caucus developed out of a series of consultations with FSA members who do research at BCIT. Following the consultations we distributed a survey to members that led to the formation of the caucus by the FSA board of directors. The inaugural CARAS meeting took place on June 8, 2016.

• CARAS Terms of Reference (PDF), Approved Feb 17, 2016

Additional information about the CARAS, composition, and materials can be found in the FSA member portal (members only, login required).

The FSA created the Caucus to provide input in how the FSA incorporates members in Part-Time Studies (PTS) into its work. The Caucus also provides guidance to the FSA about how to enhance participation by members in PTS in the FSA and it allows participants to work together to articulate their interests to the FSA and, through the FSA, to BCIT and other stakeholders who influence Part-Time Studies at BCIT.

• COPTS Terms of Reference (PDF), Approved August 30, 2017

Additional information about the COPTS, composition, and materials can be found in the FSA member portal (members only, login required).

The FSA created the Caucus to provide input in how the FSA incorporates equity into its work and implements the FSA Equity Policy. The Caucus also provides guidance to the FSA about how to enhance participation by members in who are part of equity-seeking groups in the FSA and it allows participants to work together to articulate their interests to the FSA and, through the FSA, to BCIT and other stakeholders who influence BCIT.

• Equity Caucus Terms of Reference (PDF), Approved June 6, 2018

Additional information about the Equity Caucus terms of reference, composition, and materials can be found in the FSA member portal (members only, login required).

Interested in joining the FSA Equity Caucus? Click here.

This committee is subject to terms in the FSA policy: Investment Committee Terms of Reference.

This committee is subject to the FSA Policy: Audit Committee Terms of Reference.

This committee is struck by the FSA board prior to each round of bargaining with its CUPE staff. It is subject to the FSA policy – Staff Bargaining.

Formed Feb 2016. Advises Registrar’s office on appropriate English language competency for student admissions to Institute programs falling under FSA jurisdiction. In effect through term of current collective agreement (2019).

Current FSA appointees: Andrea Matthews, Michael Currie

Article 5.2.3 of the Collective Agreement outlines the process for these committees used to hire FSA members within a Department (see Article 5.2.5 for Part-Time Studies).

Departments form these committees and members are  selected to serve as per Article 5.2.3.2. The FSA does not track who serves on these committees. The Departments are responsible for tracking this information. The Union may, as per Article 5.2.3.2.1, sit as an observer on the Selection Committee.

This committee is responsible for recommending alterations to the criteria for initial placements, action on employee advancements, action on applications and appeals with regard to placement or advancement on the salary scales and action on AI and Tech staff promotion to faculty.

Please read Article 11.1 of the Collective Agreement for more details.

The committee meets approximately 4 times a year.

If you have any further questions about this committee, please contact FSA Vice President, Shannon Kelly at shannon_kelly@bcit.ca

You must be a Faculty member or an Assistant Instructor to sit on this committee.

The committee manages and directs funds in support of instructional development activities that relate to the improvement of teaching & learning. They reviews & vote on funding applications to this end.  Please also refer to Article 10.2 – Instructional Skills Development of the collective agreement.

FSA Representation: One Faculty or Assistant Instructor from each of the following general areas:  Business, Engineering, Electronics & Computing, Health, Academic Studies, Student Services & Educational Support, One PTS Instructor, one Director.

The committee meets twice a year and regularly liaises via e-mail to vote on grant applications that arrive on an ongoing basis.

If you have any further questions about this committee, please contact the Chair of the committee. Additional committee details and composition can be found online.

The Terms of Reference for this Committee are specified in Memoranda of Agreement 15FSA22 & 08FSA26.

Your role on the Committee will be to assess applications for reclassification from members within the ITS department, and to render decisions on those applications.

Meets approximately 3 or 4 times per year.

The Joint Benefits Review Committee reviews benefit plans included MSP, extended health, dental, group life, accidental death & dismemberment, LTD, employer & family assistance and any other benefit plans agreed to by the principals.

The Joint Labour Management Committee includes representatives from the Union and BCIT that meet regularly to discuss matters of concern to either party. The current FSA representation is composed of members of our labour relations staff team.

http://www.bcit.ca/files/pdf/policies/7150.pdf

There are nine JOHS committees that cover the Burnaby campus. These are committees of employee and employer representatives who meet monthly to discuss and make recommendations regarding occupational health & safety topics affecting the workplace.

The current appointees are:

• School of Construction & the Environment (2 appointees, 1 alternate): Elise Galuska & Marco Marcantuoni  We still require an alternate for this committee.
• School of Health Sciences (2 appointees, 2 alternates): Bryce Gillman. We still require an appointee and two alternates for this committee.
  
• School of Transportation (1 appointee): Terry Yau.
• School of Computing & Academic Studies (2 appointees, 1 alternate): Shannon Kelly & Alexander Khramov. We still require an alternate for this committee.
• School of Energy (2 appointees, 1 alternate): Chris Townsend & Andrew Friesen. We still require an alternate for this committee.
• School of Business + Media (2 appointees, 1 alternate): Terry Gordon & Rob Nason, Elodie Brewer (alternate).
• Student Services & Registrar’s Office (2 appointees, 1 alternate): Maninder Dhesi & Dianna Voo, Jessica Kirkley (alternate)
  
• HR/ITS/Library/LTC/MarCom (2 appointees, 1 alternate): Ryan Pilotte & David Lau. We still require an alternate for this committee.
• Burnaby Campus – Coordinating Committee (2 appointees, 1 alternate): Ken Zeleschuk & JJ Jafarzadeh Shayan. We still require an alternate for this committee.

If you have any further questions about these committees – or are interested in filling a vacancy, please contact the FSA: fsa@bcit.ca.

http://www.bcit.ca/files/pdf/policies/7150.pdf

A committee of employee and employer representatives who meet monthly to discuss and make recommendations regarding occupational health & safety topics affecting the workplace.

The current FSA appointees to this committee are Janet So, Michael Chan, Sarah Frederking, Joe Boyd, and Garrett Kryt.

If you have any further questions about this committee, please contact the FSA: fsa@bcit.ca.

http://www.bcit.ca/files/pdf/policies/7150.pdf

A committee of employee and employer representatives who meet monthly to discuss and make recommendations regarding occupational health & safety topics affecting the workplace.

The current FSA appointees to this committee are Igor Pogrebinsky and Mae Sagar.

If you have any further questions about this committee, please contact the FSA: fsa@bcit.ca.

You must be Regular Faculty in the School of Computing and Academic Studies to sit on this committee with the exception of Faculty in Computing who are served by the Engineering PD Committee.

PD Committee members assess proposals submitted by eligible employees, decide which applications merit approval, and ensure compliance with Article 10.5.4 (Assessment Criteria). Funding is awarded to applications that satisfy Article 10.5.3 (Eligibility, General Criteria and Requirements) providing sufficient funds are available.

You must be available to attend all committee meetings, which occur approximately twice a year (around February & September) and be willing to become knowledgeable about the PD Committees’ processes as set out in the FSA Collective Agreement.  For the FSA 10.5 Professional Development Leave guide and contact names for each PD committee visit our Member Education page.

If you have any further questions about this committee, please contact BCIT Coordinator, Professional Development Funds (Denisse Hernandez Navarro)

You must be regular Faculty in the School of Business to sit on this committee.

PD Committee members assess proposals submitted by eligible employees, decide which applications merit approval, and ensure compliance with Article 10.5.4 (Assessment Criteria). Funding is awarded to applications that satisfy Article 10.5.3 (Eligibility, General Criteria and Requirements) providing sufficient funds are available.

You must be available to attend all committee meetings, which occur  approximately twice a year (around February & October) and be willing to become knowledgeable about the PD Committees’ processes as set out in the FSA Collective Agreement. For the FSA 10.5 Professional Development Leave guide and contact names for each PD committee visit our Member Education page.

If you have any further questions about this committee, please contact BCIT Coordinator, Professional Development Funds (Denisse Hernandez Navarro)

This committee serves faculty in Computer Studies (SCAS), the School of Construction and the Environment, and The School of Energy.

You must be regular Faculty in one of the above areas to sit on this committee.

PD Committee members assess proposals submitted by eligible employees, decide which applications merit approval, and ensure compliance with Article 10.5.4 (Assessment Criteria). Funding is awarded to applications that satisfy Article 10.5.3 (Eligibility, General Criteria and Requirements) providing sufficient funds are available.

You must be available to attend all committee meetings, which occur approximately three times a year (around February, May & October) and be willing to become knowledgeable about the PD Committees’ processes as set out in the FSA Collective Agreement. For the FSA 10.5 Professional Development Leave guide and contact names for each PD committee visit our Member Education page.

If you have any further questions about this committee, please contact BCIT Coordinator, Professional Development Funds (Denisse Hernandez Navarro)

You must be regular Faculty in the School of Health to sit on this committee.

PD Committee members assess proposals submitted by eligible employees, decide which applications merit approval, and ensure compliance with Article 10.5.4 (Assessment Criteria). Funding is awarded to applications that satisfy Article 10.5.3 (Eligibility, General Criteria and Requirements) providing sufficient funds are available.

You must be available to attend all committee meetings, which occur approximately three times a year (around February, May & September) and be willing to become knowledgeable about the PD Committees’ processes as set out in the FSA Collective Agreement. For the FSA 10.5 Professional Development Leave guide and contact names for each PD committee visit our Member Education page.

If you have any further questions about this committee, please contact BCIT Coordinator, Professional Development Funds (Denisse Hernandez Navarro)

This committee serves Specialized Faculty, Assistant Instructors & Technical Staff across the Institute.

You must be a regular employee in one of the above classifications to sit on this committee.

PD Committee members assess proposals submitted by eligible employees, decide which applications merit approval, and ensure compliance with Article 10.5.4 (Assessment Criteria). Funding is awarded to applications that satisfy Article 10.5.3 (Eligibility, General Criteria and Requirements) providing sufficient funds are available.

You must be available to attend all committee meetings, which occur at least once a year (around February) and be willing to become knowledgeable about the PD Committees’ processes as set out in the FSA Collective Agreement. For the FSA 10.5 Professional Development Leave guide and contact names for each PD committee visit our Member Education page.

If you have any further questions about this committee, please contact BCIT Coordinator, Professional Development Funds (Denisse Hernandez Navarro)

This committee makes decisions on recommended changes to the Performance Development System (Article 13). The Performance Development System Co-ordinator  reports to this committee.

The committee meets approximately 6 times a year (every second month).

The PDS Steering Committee is actively seeking interested FSA members to participate.

If you have any further questions about this committee, please contact the FSA-appointed PDS Coordinator, Judy Shandler.

This joint committee, made up of FSA and management appointees, reviews short and long-term disability reports, making recommendations to the employer regarding accommodations and working with employees on graduated return-to-work plans.