Job Description

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Job Title: Instructional Assistant, Digital Media & Design
Employee Group: CUPE
Employee Type: Temporary (Fixed Term)
Start Date: Sunday, January 4 2026
End Date (if applicable): Thursday, December 31 2026
Job Summary: Reporting to the Design Formation Department Chair, the Instructional Assistant, Digital Media & Design Instructional Assistant works in Creative Arts Division and provides instructional and technical support during classes and workshops and performs other related duties. The Instructional Assistant is well-versed in emerging trends in digital media, design thinking and is an expert in digital design and user interface.
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C. Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assists students during class and lab time with software, hardware, and design in digital media, visual storytelling, coding, and web publishing (e.g., Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, XD, Figma, CMS platforms, text editors, compilers)
• Provides students support during lab hours
• Monitors peripheral devices (e.g., printers, scanners, projectors, cameras); reports issues to Helpdesk if needed
• Demonstrates new equipment and software to students and faculty
• Researches new equipment/software for compatibility with lab systems; advises the Design Formation department chair
• Participates in department meetings and forums; provides reports on lab status and developments
• Consults with instructors, department heads, Division Chairs, vendors, and campus support departments where needed
• Performs other related duties as required

D. Qualifications Required:
Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a design-related field such as Digital Media, UX/UI Design, Graphic Design, Web Design, or related disciplines
• 2 years of relevant industry experience
• Proficiency in design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Sketch, and other relevant software
• Strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in visual storytelling, user interface design, and digital content creation
• Knowledge of design principles, user-centered design, and accessibility best practices
• Familiarity with HTML/CSS/JavaScript and CMS platforms
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Experience supporting instruction in post-secondary or training environments is an asset

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to work with diverse student populations in both in-person and online settings
• Ability to instruct and demonstrate the use of equipment and software to students
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Ability to manage instructional support materials and assist with department duties
• Familiarity with front-end web technologies including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
• Experience with content management systems (CMS) used in design workflows
• Ability to support students in integrating coding into design projects
• Understanding of how design and development intersect in digital media production

Additional Info:
Hours & Days of Work:
Please note this is a 12-month temporary - part-time position as follows:
Spring Term 2026: 14 hours weekly
Summer Term 2026: 14 hours weekly
Fall Term 2026: 28 hours weekly
Why Join Langara?
At Langara College, we support the College's vision of promoting wellness and fostering personal and professional growth for our employees. We are dedicated to embracing, honouring, and advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, while offering a competitive and inclusive benefits package that reflects our commitment to overall health, financial security, and work-life balance.
** Eligibility and entitlements may vary based on the employment group, and if the position is temporary, part-time, or casual **
We offer the following benefits:
Extensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Hybrid-work program for eligible positions
Generous vacation package plus paid time off during college winter closure (1 week in December)
Employer paid defined benefit pension plan
Potential eligibility for educational, training, and developmental programs
Access to on-site daycare subject to availability
Tuition waivers for courses at Langara College, subject to space availability
Course/program tuition reimbursements
Wellness classes and campus engagement events
Salary Range: $32.78 - $37.17 per hour
Pay Grade: CUPE Paygrade 23
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 14
Hours may vary according to the needs of the department.
Compressed Workweek (Fortnight): No
Closing Date: Thursday, October 30 2025
People and Culture is committed to embracing, honoring, and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplace. We remain dedicated to focusing our efforts on creating an inclusive employee community that fosters a sense of safety and belonging for everyone. We humbly acknowledge that we are just beginning our journey, which includes engaging in our own internal learning and creating a data-driven action plan that supports the integration of EDI practice into the work of People and Culture and the work we do with employees and leaders. Langara College welcomes applications from everyone including people from groups that are experiencing inequity including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ 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 us.
If you were a temporary employee with CUPE Local 15 at Langara College who has worked within the last five (5) months of the closing date on this posting, please our recruitment team if you meet the criteria for internal status (850 hours worked) as per Article III.7.g in the . Please quote the job requisition title and number with your previous employee ID and last day worked at the College. Please do not email if you worked at the College more than 5 months ago or if you worked in a different union.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide proof of educational and professional credentials noted on their resume. In addition, those shortlisted with international credentials must have their education credentials evaluated through WES (World Education Services) and provide Langara College, People & Culture document evaluation access for employment purposes.
We thank you for your interest in Langara College and for taking the time to complete an application. Only complete applications will be reviewed. Please be advised that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted due to the number of applications received.
Langara is committed to enhancing our diverse workforce.

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