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.
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Competition ID: 4732
Internal Closing Date: August 6, 2026
External Closing Date: August 6, 2026
# of Openings: 8
- Salary Information: Student Assistant Pay Scale
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Travel Frequency:
Employee Group: Student Assistant
Days of Work (BCGEU):Hours of Work (BCGEU):Hours per Week (BCGEU):
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
This role reports to Manager, Student Engagement and Leadership.
SUMMARY
KPU Collective is a first-year peer mentorship program for domestic students focused on developing skills to succeed in their first semester and beyond. The KPU Collective Peer Mentor works on a caseload basis, whereby they are assigned a cohort of students, which we call Collectives, who they support throughout the students’ first semester. They facilitate connections with their Collectives in order to increase domestic student success and retention.
The KPU Collective Peer Mentor is responsible for orienting new domestic students to KPU by connecting with them online and in person, building community, providing support by answering questions, and educating about campus services and resources.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Facilitating weekly check ins with assigned Collective
Referring students to Peer Tutors, Advisors, Counsellors, and other KPU Support Services
Responding to student inquiries
Providing weekly online office hours for conversations with students
Hosting monthly socials
Reporting problematic student behaviours or ongoing learning issues within their Collectives to their supervisor
Providing bi-weekly updates to Orientation and Transitions on number of engagements, types of supports needed, and questions asked
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum KPU CGPA of 2.67 and in good academic standing
Completed a minimum of 2 semesters at KPU and at least 18 credits
Strong interpersonal skills
Strong written and oral communication skills
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
Preference given to students with experience with one or more of the following:
Orientation Leader
KPU Collective
Learning Centre Peer Tutor
International Student Life Volunteer
FSO Student Ambassador
KPU Community Ambassador
Peer Wellness Team
This position is reserved for KPU Students only.
SALARY INFORMATION
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
[email protected].
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.
