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.

Competition ID:

4621

Internal Closing Date:

Open Until Filled

External Closing Date:

Open Until Filled

# of Openings:

4

• Salary Information:

Casual Employee - Hourly Rate

Employment Type:

On-Call

Workplace Type:

On-Site

Travel Frequency:

Occasional travel between campuses is required.

Employee Group:

Casual Employee

Days of Work (BCGEU):

Hours of Work (BCGEU):

Hours per Week (BCGEU):

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

This role reports to Faculty Member.

SUMMARY

The Research Assistant primarily engaged in research with secondary materials will assist faculty or members of the Dean’s office with various research projects.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Research, editing and typing of academic journal articles and books
• Develop and maintain files on issues related to the current project
• Do library and online research as required (e.g. review current literature, statistics, legal research, academic journals, surveys, online databases, etc)
• Assist with photocopying, typing, filing, and overall organization of these materials
• Work on a variety of initiatives that the Faculty needs assistance with from internal marketing to students, student engagement, course programming
• Communicate with faculty, peers, relevant internal and external partners as directed by faculty
• Research, collage, and assist in planning relevant events and identify ways to connect students to alumni and industry as needed
• Create tracking systems and processes to ensure systems are in place to maintain strategies into the future
• Research, compile data and write papers to be incorporated into proposals a variety of Faculty purposes
• Prepare summary reports including headings and information which can be subsequently used to draft briefing notes or craft PowerPoint presentations

QUALIFICATIONS

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to follow directions with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated strong attention to detail and quality deliverables
• Ability to use MS Office tools, including databases for tracking or qualitative and/or quantitative studies
• Good interpersonal, organization, research and written skills
• A professional and positive attitude
• Knowledge of the research area

Both domestic and international students are encouraged to apply.

SALARY INFORMATION

Anticipated hourly pay rate: $20.00

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 talentacquisition@kpu.ca.

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.