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:

4314

Internal Closing Date:

Open Until Filled

External Closing Date:

Open Until Filled

# of Openings:

2


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Salary Information:

Student Assistant Pay Scale

Employment Type:

On-Call

Workplace Type:

On-Site

Travel Frequency:

Occasional travel between campuses is required.

Employee Group:

Student Assistant

Days of Work (BCGEU):

Hours of Work (BCGEU):

Hours per Week (BCGEU):

SUMMARY:

The assistant will manage the lab space and support students during open lab times.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES:

Oversee the use of the lab by students Helping students operate lab equipment Set up of lab equipment Making experimental equipment upon request Directing students to instructional material and computer software resources as required Keeping labs clean and tidy Recording and maintaining lab assignment and usage records Post the hours when the students will have access to the lab for practice and completion of assignments, and will be in attendance at those hours To ensure that all students have left, equipment is properly shut off, and the lab is properly closed at the end of the assigned period Answering emails regarding lab inquiries from students Assisting lab instructors to revise lab activities such as organizing references Posting department news and student club activities on the department social media accounts Report any problems occurring during their stewardship to Security, IT, and/or the Department Assistant as appropriate.

REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other students, faculty and university employees Good interpersonal skills Well organized and dependable

This position is reserved for KPU Students only.

Salary Information

Anticipated hourly rate: $19.28


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.