Language Learning and Acquisition Lab Assistant
Top Benefits
About the role
JOB OPPORTUNITY
Position Information
Location
New Westminster/Coquitlam Campus
Salary Range
$27.41 to $30.30 per hour. Salary scale and wage increments are in accordance with the Collective Agreement
The Opportunity
You bring a wealth of knowledge and experience with engaging students in oral/aural and/or reading/writing learning activities to supplement instruction in **Language Learning and Acquisition (**ELLA or MODL courses). You work seamlessly with faculty to deliver lessons, occasionally lead field trips, and initiate other in-class activities to drive a safe and engaging learning environment. Together with instructors in these courses, you are an instrumental team member in providing feedback from the learning lab activities, tracking student progress, and identifying ways to enhance students’ comprehension of learning activities.
At this time, we are looking for Lab Assistants for MODL courses only (French, Spanish, Japanese, and Chinese).
If this sounds like you, we need your talents! Apply to the Language Learning and Acquisition Lab Assistant position, and join our dedicated and supportive team.
WHO WE ARE
Do what you love. Be good at it. That’s how Douglas College defines a great career. It’s a philosophy that resonates through our classrooms, our offices and our boardrooms. It inspires our students and drives us to make Douglas College one of BC’s Top Employers. We love what we do. And we’re looking for passionate, motivated people to join us in making one of Canada’s best degree-granting colleges even better.
Be a part of an institution where everyone is committed to empowering successful students, creating responsive learning environments, fostering social and environmental responsibility, and supporting healthy learning and work environments.
WHAT WE OFFER
We offer the opportunity to do what you do best in an inclusive, collaborative and collegial environment. At Douglas, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth, and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace.
- Transit-accessible campuses
- Hybrid work arrangements for eligible positions
- Competitive salaries
- Excellent Health and Dental Benefits for eligible positions
- Defined-Benefit Pension Plan for eligible positions
- Professional Development opportunities
- Access to our Fitness Centres and Classes
For more benefits information, click here**!**
WHAT IT TAKES
- Excellent interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills, including written and/or verbal fluency in English and) the target language (such as, but not limited to, Chinese, Japanese, French, Spanish)
- Familiarity with computer-based language learning activities;
- Good working knowledge of the principles of effective language acquisition;
- A demonstrated ability to:
-
speak the target language fluently;
-
initiate and conduct conversations in English or the target language and encourage the participation of students;
-
follow the course materials provided faculty members;
-
facilitate educational activities in a large group setting;
-
facilitate tutoring in small group or one on one settings;
-
For the Full Job Description, click here**.**
Additional Information
This temporary, on-call position is available starting January 5, 2026. The position is located at the New Westminster campus and at the Coquitlam campus. Travel between campuses may be required. Work shifts generally take place between 8:30am and 8:00pm, Monday to Friday per the lab schedules set each semester. Scheduled hours range between 4 hours to 7 hours per day, depending on the assignment. The number of hours per semester differs based on course offerings and demand. Shift days and times may change depending on the Department’s need. Occasional evening and/or weekend work and overtime may be required.
Posting Number
02659SA
Position Title
Language Learning and Acquisition Lab Assistant
Anticipated Start Date
01/05/2026
End Date
Needs a Criminal Records Check
No
How To Apply
Open Date
11/18/2025
Close Date
11/25/2025
Open Until Filled
No
Maximum Number of References
3
Minimum Number of References
3
Equity Statement
Douglas College is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable learning and working environment. In support of this journey, we welcome all people to apply, including people from groups that are experiencing inequity, including, but not limited, to Indigenous Peoples, racialized or persons of colour, persons with mental or physical disabilities, persons who identify as women, and/or persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and persons of all faith identities, age, marital status, and parental status.
Important Note
Qualified internal applicants must apply by November 25, 2025 to be given first consideration. Click the link at the top of this page to apply directly to this posting.
About Douglas College
Douglas College is one of the largest degree-granting colleges in British Columbia, educating close to 25,000 students a year. With two major campuses - one in New Westminster and one in Coquitlam - directly on SkyTrain lines, Douglas is one of the most accessible post-secondary institutions in Metro Vancouver.
Douglas offers the most bachelor’s degrees and post-degree programs of any college in B.C., and is noted for combining the academic foundations of a university with the career-ready skills of a college. Because of the College’s strong academic base, the majority of these for-credit courses transfer to different research universities in B.C. and across Canada, providing students with flexible pathways to reach their academic goals.
Over 960 experienced, teaching-focused faculty bring both academic rigor and real-world experience to the classroom at Douglas. Outside the classroom, over 900 other employees work together to create a friendly, inspiring, supportive and respectful environment.
Language Learning and Acquisition Lab Assistant
Top Benefits
About the role
JOB OPPORTUNITY
Position Information
Location
New Westminster/Coquitlam Campus
Salary Range
$27.41 to $30.30 per hour. Salary scale and wage increments are in accordance with the Collective Agreement
The Opportunity
You bring a wealth of knowledge and experience with engaging students in oral/aural and/or reading/writing learning activities to supplement instruction in **Language Learning and Acquisition (**ELLA or MODL courses). You work seamlessly with faculty to deliver lessons, occasionally lead field trips, and initiate other in-class activities to drive a safe and engaging learning environment. Together with instructors in these courses, you are an instrumental team member in providing feedback from the learning lab activities, tracking student progress, and identifying ways to enhance students’ comprehension of learning activities.
At this time, we are looking for Lab Assistants for MODL courses only (French, Spanish, Japanese, and Chinese).
If this sounds like you, we need your talents! Apply to the Language Learning and Acquisition Lab Assistant position, and join our dedicated and supportive team.
WHO WE ARE
Do what you love. Be good at it. That’s how Douglas College defines a great career. It’s a philosophy that resonates through our classrooms, our offices and our boardrooms. It inspires our students and drives us to make Douglas College one of BC’s Top Employers. We love what we do. And we’re looking for passionate, motivated people to join us in making one of Canada’s best degree-granting colleges even better.
Be a part of an institution where everyone is committed to empowering successful students, creating responsive learning environments, fostering social and environmental responsibility, and supporting healthy learning and work environments.
WHAT WE OFFER
We offer the opportunity to do what you do best in an inclusive, collaborative and collegial environment. At Douglas, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth, and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace.
- Transit-accessible campuses
- Hybrid work arrangements for eligible positions
- Competitive salaries
- Excellent Health and Dental Benefits for eligible positions
- Defined-Benefit Pension Plan for eligible positions
- Professional Development opportunities
- Access to our Fitness Centres and Classes
For more benefits information, click here**!**
WHAT IT TAKES
- Excellent interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills, including written and/or verbal fluency in English and) the target language (such as, but not limited to, Chinese, Japanese, French, Spanish)
- Familiarity with computer-based language learning activities;
- Good working knowledge of the principles of effective language acquisition;
- A demonstrated ability to:
-
speak the target language fluently;
-
initiate and conduct conversations in English or the target language and encourage the participation of students;
-
follow the course materials provided faculty members;
-
facilitate educational activities in a large group setting;
-
facilitate tutoring in small group or one on one settings;
-
For the Full Job Description, click here**.**
Additional Information
This temporary, on-call position is available starting January 5, 2026. The position is located at the New Westminster campus and at the Coquitlam campus. Travel between campuses may be required. Work shifts generally take place between 8:30am and 8:00pm, Monday to Friday per the lab schedules set each semester. Scheduled hours range between 4 hours to 7 hours per day, depending on the assignment. The number of hours per semester differs based on course offerings and demand. Shift days and times may change depending on the Department’s need. Occasional evening and/or weekend work and overtime may be required.
Posting Number
02659SA
Position Title
Language Learning and Acquisition Lab Assistant
Anticipated Start Date
01/05/2026
End Date
Needs a Criminal Records Check
No
How To Apply
Open Date
11/18/2025
Close Date
11/25/2025
Open Until Filled
No
Maximum Number of References
3
Minimum Number of References
3
Equity Statement
Douglas College is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable learning and working environment. In support of this journey, we welcome all people to apply, including people from groups that are experiencing inequity, including, but not limited, to Indigenous Peoples, racialized or persons of colour, persons with mental or physical disabilities, persons who identify as women, and/or persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and persons of all faith identities, age, marital status, and parental status.
Important Note
Qualified internal applicants must apply by November 25, 2025 to be given first consideration. Click the link at the top of this page to apply directly to this posting.
About Douglas College
Douglas College is one of the largest degree-granting colleges in British Columbia, educating close to 25,000 students a year. With two major campuses - one in New Westminster and one in Coquitlam - directly on SkyTrain lines, Douglas is one of the most accessible post-secondary institutions in Metro Vancouver.
Douglas offers the most bachelor’s degrees and post-degree programs of any college in B.C., and is noted for combining the academic foundations of a university with the career-ready skills of a college. Because of the College’s strong academic base, the majority of these for-credit courses transfer to different research universities in B.C. and across Canada, providing students with flexible pathways to reach their academic goals.
Over 960 experienced, teaching-focused faculty bring both academic rigor and real-world experience to the classroom at Douglas. Outside the classroom, over 900 other employees work together to create a friendly, inspiring, supportive and respectful environment.