Faculty of Arts, Student Assistant Lab - Competition

Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) is Canada’s only polytechnic university, proudly serving the South Fraser region for more than 40 years. With campuses in Surrey, Richmond, Langley, and Cloverdale, KPU is deeply connected to the communities it serves and to the diverse cultures, backgrounds, and lived experiences of its students. Through academic excellence, applied learning, innovation, and strong industry and community partnerships, KPU prepares students for meaningful futures.

As an open-access university, KPU is powered by the people who live and work here. We believe every employee plays a meaningful role in supporting student learning and success. We are honoured to carry the name of the Kwantlen First Nation and are committed to equity, inclusion, reconciliation, and respectful relationships. As one of BC’s Top Employers, KPU is dedicated to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and engaged workplace where employees feel valued, connected to purpose, and empowered to make an impact.

We invite you to explore your next career opportunity at KPU and discover how your work can contribute to a university where thought truly meets action.

Competition : 4749

Internal Closing Date: July 28, 2026

External Closing Date: July 28, 2026

# of Openings: 1

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):

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

• 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.

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

This position is reserved for KPU Students only.

• 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%

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.

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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

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.