Support Staff Positions (External)
To indicate your interest in available positions, please forward your resume, including photocopies of post secondary transcripts, quoting the appropriate competition number to:
E-mail: employ@kwantlen.ca
Please submit a separate resume for each competition to which you are applying. Ensure you have clearly marked each resume with the appropriate competition number.
Last updated June 18, 2013
INSTRUCTIONAL ASSOCIATE - ACCESS PROGRAMS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES - Competition Number 13-31A
INSTRUCTIONAL ASSOCIATE - ACCESS PROGRAMS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES - Competition Number 13-41A
INSTRUCTIONAL ASSOCIATE – LANDSCAPE OPERATIONS: SCHOOL OF HORTICULTURE – Competition Number 13-65R
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, FACULTY OF ARTS - Competition Number 13-81A
RECORDS AND REGISTRATION ASSISTANT – Competition Number 13-75R
PHYSICS LABORATORY INSTRUCTOR – Competition 13 – 76A
PHYSICS LABORATORY INSTRUCTOR – Competition 13 – 77A
CHEMISTRY LAB INSTRUCTOR – Competition 13-78A
CHEMISTRY LAB INSTRUCTOR – Competition 13-79A
FIELD LAB TECHNICIAN – SCHOOL OF HORTICULTURE – Competition Number 13-66A
COORDINATOR, STUDENT APPRAISALS – Competition Number 13-86R
INSTRUCTIONAL ASSOCIATE - ACCESS PROGRAMS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES - Competition Number 13-31A
Kwantlen Polytechnic University is seeking applications for on-call auxiliary Instructional Associates for our Access Programs for People with Disabilities (APPD) Department which is on Richmond, Surrey, and Langley Campuses.
Using your exceptional communication abilities, you will provide assistance and support to students with multiple barriers to employment and liaise with faculty and staff. You will provide instruction, prepare classroom materials and training aids; identify, coordinate, and monitor work experience placements; support students with learning strategies in their work placements; contribute to the completion of student evaluations; and provide support to employers. You will also attend and participate in community events and perform administrative functions.
Minimum qualifications for this position are a Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Education or Adult Special Education plus a minimum of three years’ recent experience working with adults with cognitive disabilities. The ability to prepare classroom material and training aids as well as knowledge of the community including local business and community agencies is essential.
Please forward your resume, including photocopies of post-secondary transcripts, quoting competition number 13-31A to: employ@kwantlen.ca.
INSTRUCTIONAL ASSOCIATE - ACCESS PROGRAMS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES - Competition Number 13-41A
Kwantlen Polytechnic University is seeking applications for an immediate opening for a temporary full-time auxiliary Instructional Associate for our Access Programs for People with Disabilities (APPD) Department, position located on Richmond Campus. The position will end on June 28, 2013.
Using your exceptional communication abilities, you will provide assistance and support to students with multiple barriers to employment and liaise with faculty and staff. You will provide instruction, prepare classroom materials and training aids; identify, coordinate, and monitor work experience placements; support students with learning strategies in their work placements; contribute to the completion of student evaluations; and provide support to employers. You will also attend and participate in community events and perform administrative functions.
Minimum qualifications for this position are a Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Education or Adult Special Education plus a minimum of three years’ recent experience working with adults with cognitive disabilities. The ability to prepare classroom material and training aids as well as knowledge of the community including local business and community agencies is essential.
Please forward your resume, including photocopies of post-secondary transcripts, quoting competition number 13-41A to: employ@kwantlen.ca.
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, FACULTY OF ARTS - Competition Number 13-81A
Kwantlen Polytechnic University seeks a highly motivated and organized individual for approximately a nine month, full-time Administrative Assistant position for the Faculty of Arts (July 2013 – March 21, 2014).
Qualified candidates will have completed a two-year diploma from a publicly accredited post-secondary institution and three years of recent related experience that demonstrates increasing levels of responsibility in a customer services orientated fast paced environment.
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral, are essential for this role as well as a proven ability to use tact and discretion when handling confidential matters. The ability to work with minimal supervision, adapt quickly to new technologies, meet multiple overlapping deadlines and thrive during ongoing organizational transitions is critical for this role.
Starting salary for this position is approximately $39,400 plus an attractive benefits package. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to undergo testing in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, written communication, quantitative skills, and typing (50 wpm). Please forward your resume, including photocopies of post-secondary transcripts, quoting the competition number 13-81A by June 28, 2013 to employ@kwantlen.ca.
RECORDS AND REGISTRATION ASSISTANT – Competition Number 13-75R
Kwantlen Polytechnic University has an exciting opportunity for an organized and detail-focused individual to join our team as the Records and Registration Assistant. This is a full-time regular position.
In this role, you will draw upon your well-developed knowledge of student records processing and procedures to maintain student academic and registration records and provide information to employees and students. This will involve processing student registrations an answering related questions, monitoring the registration system and troubleshooting issues, and investigating and resolving registration errors/anomalies and recommending solutions.
This position requires advanced MS Word and Excel proficiency as well as intermediate level proficiency with Banner Student or a similar student records based information system. Ideally candidates will be Microsoft certified and will have MS Access experience as well.
An aptitude for exacting and precise work is essential in this role, as is the ability to deal with sensitive situations and confidential matters with tact and diplomacy. A good working knowledge of archival practices and procedures and a demonstrated ability to handle confidential information is essential.
Qualifications for the Records and Registration Assistant position are a two year diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution plus three years’ experience in a records oriented support role, ideally in the Office of the Registrar in a post-secondary institution. Knowledge of University programs and of the BC post-secondary education system is also necessary.
Starting salary for this position is approximately $39,057.20 per year plus an attractive benefits package. Please forward your resume, including photocopies of post-secondary transcripts, quoting competition number 13-75R by June 21, 2013 to: employ@kwantlen.ca.
PHYSICS LABORATORY INSTRUCTOR – Competition 13 – 76A
Kwantlen Polytechnic University’s Faculty of Science and Horticulture is currently seeking applications for an auxiliary physics lab instructor to work approximately 9 hours per week on our Richmond campus, commencing August 26, 2013 to approximately December 19, 2013.
The successful candidate will provide support and assistance to students by providing pre-lab demonstration/instruction, student guidance and supervision in the lab, plus evaluation and assessment of lab performance and lab report.
Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor of Science in Physics, or its equivalent, supplemented by previous related laboratory experience, and a good command of the English language. A demonstrated working knowledge of course content, laboratory equipment and techniques pertaining to the instruction of courses offered by the physics department is essential, as well as the ability to communicate effectively in speech and writing the facts, figures and explanations of procedures in a lab setting.
Please forward your resume, including photocopies of post-secondary transcripts, quoting competition number 13-76A by June 21, 2013 to employ@kwantlen.ca.
PHYSICS LABORATORY INSTRUCTOR – Competition 13 – 77A
Kwantlen Polytechnic University’s Faculty of Science and Horticulture is currently seeking applications for an auxiliary physics lab instructor to work approximately 35 hours per week on our Surrey campus, commencing August 26, 2013 to approximately December 19, 2013.
The successful candidate will provide support and assistance to students by providing pre-lab demonstration/instruction, student guidance and supervision in the lab, plus evaluation and assessment of lab performance and lab report.
Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor of Science in Physics, or its equivalent, supplemented by previous related laboratory experience, and a good command of the English language. A demonstrated working knowledge of course content, laboratory equipment and techniques pertaining to the instruction of courses offered by the physics department is essential, as well as the ability to communicate effectively in speech and writing the facts, figures and explanations of procedures in a lab setting.
Please forward your resume, including photocopies of post-secondary transcripts, quoting competition number 13-77A by June 21, 2013 to employ@kwantlen.ca.
CHEMISTRY LAB INSTRUCTOR – Competition 13-78A
Kwantlen Polytechnic University’s Faculty of Science and Horticulture is currently seeking applications for an auxiliary chemistry lab instructor to work approximately 31.5 hours per week on our Richmond campus, commencing August 26, 2013 to approximately December 19, 2013.
The successful candidate will deliver the pre-lab instruction, which includes experimental objectives, methods and/or techniques including theory, equations and calculations.
Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry; a good command of the English language; a good working knowledge of the course content and laboratory techniques pertaining to preparatory, first and second year chemistry courses; and, a good working knowledge of the operation and routine maintenance of laboratory equipment and apparatus.
Please forward your resume, including photocopies of post-secondary transcripts, quoting competition number 13-78A by June 21, 2013 to employ@kwantlen.ca.
CHEMISTRY LAB INSTRUCTOR – Competition 13-79A
Kwantlen Polytechnic University’s Faculty of Science and Horticulture is currently seeking applications for an auxiliary chemistry lab instructor to work approximately 27.5 hours per week on our Surrey campus, commencing August 26, 2013 to approximately December 19, 2013.
The successful candidate will deliver the pre-lab instruction, which includes experimental objectives, methods and/or techniques including theory, equations and calculations.
Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry; a good command of the English language; a good working knowledge of the course content and laboratory techniques pertaining to preparatory, first and second year chemistry courses; and, a good working knowledge of the operation and routine maintenance of laboratory equipment and apparatus.
Please forward your resume, including photocopies of post-secondary transcripts, quoting competition number 13-79A by June 21, 2013 to employ@kwantlen.ca.
FIELD LAB TECHNICIAN – SCHOOL OF HORTICULTURE – Competition Number 13-66A
The Faculty of Science and Horticulture at Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) invites applications for a full time auxiliary Field Lab Technician position in the School of Horticulture (SoH). Horticulture is a signature program at KPU’s Langley Campus and the SoH has a primary mandate to train skilled horticulturists for the British Columbia horticulture industry (http://www.kwantlen.ca/hort.html).
The successful candidate will work primarily at the Horticulture Field Lab on the Langley Campus. The Horticulture Field Lab is composed of landscape plantings and gardens, a turf grass operations field facility, greenhouses, poly-houses, and a container nursery. These facilities form a core resource for the School of Horticulture academic and training programs.
The primary focus of this position is in support of Kwantlen’s greenhouse and nursery production programming. As a member of the field lab staff team, the Field Lab Technician will assist and support the Instructional Associates (and Instructors) by preparing materials for student use; preparing and maintaining field lab facilities; providing guidance to students; and maintaining the horticulture equipment, supplies, facilities, and systems at the Field Lab. A working knowledge of Priva and Argus computer software is essential.
Minimum qualifications for this position include post-secondary training in greenhouse and nursery production (two year diploma minimum). Also required is 1 year of relevant experience in one of greenhouse vegetable production, nursery production, a Class 5 Drivers License, and a B.C. Pesticide Applicators Certificate – Agriculture General or obtain one within 60 days. Knowledge and experience in landscape design and installation or turf grass management is an asset.
Please forward your resume, including copies of post secondary transcripts, quoting competition number 13-66A by June 24, 2013 to: employ@kwantlen.ca
COORDINATOR, STUDENT APPRAISALS – Competition Number 13-86R
KPU is recruiting a Student Appraisal Coordinator to coordinate student appraisal of instruction for the University. Working under the overall direction of the Faculty Performance Review Committee, the Student Appraisal Coordinator organizes all aspects of the administration and reporting of student appraisals. This includes working with the Class Climate software in setting up the online survey with multiple questionnaires and multiple start and end dates, as well as managing all aspects of in-class administration of the process. The Coordinator also prepares and distributes various reports as required for different audiences.
This exciting position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences or a related field with a solid background on research methodology, tests and measurements, computer applications or analytical study. A Master’s degree is preferred. Three to five years’ experience working with complex computer applications and databases as well as advanced knowledge of and experience with microcomputer applications including word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software, database applications and statistical software (Word, Excel, Access, SPSS) is essential in this role. Knowledge of HTML programming, Banner Student Information System, web-based survey software and hard copy scanning software is an asset. Exceptional verbal and written presentation skills are needed.
Working with the different Faculties within the University, the successful candidate can work well with people, has a keen attention for details, and has an organized and systematic approach to work.
Please forward your resume, including copies of post secondary transcripts, quoting competition number 13-86R by July 2, 2013 to: employ@kwantlen.ca
