Job Description

Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) is more than just a place to learn; it's a university powered by the people who live and work here--students, staff, and faculty alike. As one of BC's Top Employers, we strive to implement initiatives that will attract, support, engage, and retain KPU's people and create an environment where all employees see themselves as contributing to student learning. Join us today and transform your future!

Competition ID:

4293

Internal Closing Date:

Open Until Filled

External Closing Date:

September 16, 2025

# of Openings:

2


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Salary Information:

Student Assistant Pay Scale

Employment Type:

Temporary Part Time

Workplace Type:

Hybrid

Travel Frequency:

Employee Group:

Student Assistant

Days of Work (BCGEU):

Hours of Work (BCGEU):

Hours per Week (BCGEU):

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

This role reports to faculty.

SUMMARY

The student will create profiles of climate disaster survivors as part of the Climate Disaster Project: From

Catastrophe to Community.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Finding people to interview about climate disaster experiences Interviewing people about their experiences, using Climate Disaster Project (CPD) protocols Transcribing interviews and writing profiles of people who have survived climate disasters Editing other students' written work Reviewing profiles with interviewees Completing record-keeping for the CDP Participating in planning for publishing and exhibiting climate survivor profiles

QUALIFICATIONS

Strong written and verbal communication skills Must be a Journalism or Creative Writing student Reliable and hardworking Empathetic, understanding and outgoing Ability to make contacts with climate disaster survivors

SALARY INFORMATION

Student Assistants are paid as per the following:

Less than one year of post-secondary (less than 30 credits) - BC Minimum Wage One year of post-secondary (30-60 credits) - BC Minimum Wage plus 8% With a post-secondary diploma or degree - BC Minimum Wage plus 21%

Total Rewards

As a part of our total rewards offerings, KPU also offers extended health and dental benefits, healthcare spending account, generous vacation package, defined pension plan, parenthood top-up, sick leave, long-term disability, life insurance, professional development days, tuition waiver, inhouse training & development, inter-campus transportation, and more!

Note: Eligibility requirements apply, benefits may vary depending on the employee group the position belongs to and whether the position offered is temporary or part-time.


Visit https://www.kpu.ca/hr for more information on KPU's workplace, culture and total rewards.

Note to Applicants

Kwantlen Polytechnic University welcomes and encourages applications from equity deserving groups and diverse experiences including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, and members of the 2S/LGBTQIA+ community.


If there are any barriers that you are experiencing or an accommodation that we can provide to support you through the application process, please reach out to us at talentacquisition@kpu.ca.


Kwantlen Polytechnic University is committed to protecting the safety and welfare of employees, students, and the general public, and upholding the reputation and integrity of the University. For this reason, final applicants will be asked to undergo a background check.


We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with KPU. Only candidates who are legally eligible to work in Canada will be considered; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.