Trades Camp Leader - Competition

Competition : 4647

Internal Closing Date: Open Until Filled

External Closing Date: Open Until Filled

# of Openings: 4

Salary Information: Casual Employee - Hourly Rate

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time

Workplace Type: On-Site

Employee Group: Casual Employee

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.

This role reports to the Program Progressions and Events Coordinator.

The Trades Camp Leader will assist the Program Progressions and Events Coordinator in the planning and delivery of KPU’s Trades Summer Camps. This role involves working closely with Continuing and Professional Studies (CPS) instructors to support classroom management and ensure a positive, engaging experience for all camp participants.

We are seeking four Trades Camp Leaders to support two summer camp programs. Successful candidates must be available to work the following camp dates for a total of eight working days.

• Camp 1:
  June 29, 30 and July 2, 3
• Camp 2:
  August 4, 5, 6, and 7

• Work under the supervision and guidance of the Program Progressions and Events Coordinator.
• Assist with planning, setup, coordination, and operational logistics of the Trades Summer Camp.
• Work closely with the assigned CPS instructor to help manage activities throughout the day.
• Serve as a point of contact throughout the day for the camp attendees.
• Support the day-to-day execution of summer camps, ensuring smooth operations, adherence to safety protocols, and a positive, inclusive environment for all participants.
• Document the camp with photography and/or film (using video).

• Experience working with younger kids/kids camps.
• Creative, energetic and outgoing.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate clearly with others.
• Reliable, organized and detail oriented.
• Problem solver, works independently and manages time effectively to meet deadlines.

Anticipated hourly pay rate: $20.00

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, in‑house training & development, inter‑campus transportation, and more!

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 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.