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 > Kwantlen Polytechnic University > Human Resources > Procedures > Initiating Staffing Requests

Initiating Staffing Requests

The following applies to new and replacement positions for Administration, Faculty and Staff (BCGEU).

Position Request Form

The Administrative Supervisor will complete a Position Request Form (PRF) for all postings and forward it to the appropriate Vice President. If requesting a new position or changing a position (e.g., changing it from a repeating term position to a 12 month position), rationale for the position, including a general outline of the work to be performed must be included.

Also required for a new or changed position:

  • The reason(s) why the position should be approved
  • The cost implications
  • The impact on the University College and its service to students (directly or indirectly)
  • Requirements for workspace, furniture, equipment and computing facilities

The Vice President:

Will sign the PRF once he/she approves the posting of an existing position

-or-

When a new position is requested:

  • Will take the request(s) that he/she supports to the management team
  • If the management team recommends filling the position, and the President concurs, the PRF is signed and forwarded to the Human Resources Department for action
  • If the Management team does not recommend filling the position, the Vice President may seek approval directly from the President
  • If approval is not received, the Vice President will advise the initiating Administrative Supervisor

Click the appropriate link below to access the procedures for:

Posting Administrative Positions 
Interview Process for Administration 
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