Student Assistant, Brewing and Brewing Operations
Top Benefits
About the role
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:
4548
Internal Closing Date:
April 16, 2026
External Closing Date:
April 16, 2026
# of Openings:
1
-Salary Information:
Student Assistant Pay Scale
Employment Type:
Temporary Part Time
Workplace Type:
On-Site
Travel Frequency:
Occasional travel between campuses is required.
Employee Group:
Student Assistant
Days of Work (BCGEU):
Hours of Work (BCGEU):
Hours per Week (BCGEU):
**POSITION NAME:**Student Assistant, Brewing and Brewing Operations
**DEPARTMENT/FACULTY:**Faculty of Science, Brewing and Brewing Operations
**EMPLOYMENT TYPE:**Student Assistant
**DATE REVISED:**March 16, 2026
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE This role reports to: Lab Instructors.
SUMMARY The student assistant will assist Lab Instructors as required. This position represents an excellent opportunity for a student interested in the Brewing Program to develop and gain further practical production skills and experience in a manufacturing brewery environment.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist with general preparation of site ad materials for labs, events, and sales support.
General cleaning of Brewing Instructional Lab including equipment, glassware, instruments, and work benches.
Per and post use inventory count of specialized equipment and glassware.
QUALIFICATIONS Applicant must be able to perform manual labour, and lift 25 kg bags of grain, have demonstrated interest in practical brewing, and be self-directed and motivated.
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 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.
About Kwantlen Polytechnic University
As Canada’s only polytechnic university, KPU is committed to providing learners with opportunities to develop hands-on, applied skills, in addition to traditional academics. Established in 1981, the university has five campuses across Metro Vancouver (Surrey, Richmond, Langley, Cloverdale, and Surrey Central City). KPU currently offers a range of degrees, diplomas, certificates, and citations in 120 diverse programs, many of which are unique to the university. Students graduate career-ready and prepared to make a positive impact in their community thanks to a well-rounded education, where thought meets action.
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Student Assistant, Brewing and Brewing Operations
Top Benefits
About the role
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:
4548
Internal Closing Date:
April 16, 2026
External Closing Date:
April 16, 2026
# of Openings:
1
-Salary Information:
Student Assistant Pay Scale
Employment Type:
Temporary Part Time
Workplace Type:
On-Site
Travel Frequency:
Occasional travel between campuses is required.
Employee Group:
Student Assistant
Days of Work (BCGEU):
Hours of Work (BCGEU):
Hours per Week (BCGEU):
**POSITION NAME:**Student Assistant, Brewing and Brewing Operations
**DEPARTMENT/FACULTY:**Faculty of Science, Brewing and Brewing Operations
**EMPLOYMENT TYPE:**Student Assistant
**DATE REVISED:**March 16, 2026
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE This role reports to: Lab Instructors.
SUMMARY The student assistant will assist Lab Instructors as required. This position represents an excellent opportunity for a student interested in the Brewing Program to develop and gain further practical production skills and experience in a manufacturing brewery environment.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist with general preparation of site ad materials for labs, events, and sales support.
General cleaning of Brewing Instructional Lab including equipment, glassware, instruments, and work benches.
Per and post use inventory count of specialized equipment and glassware.
QUALIFICATIONS Applicant must be able to perform manual labour, and lift 25 kg bags of grain, have demonstrated interest in practical brewing, and be self-directed and motivated.
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 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.
About Kwantlen Polytechnic University
As Canada’s only polytechnic university, KPU is committed to providing learners with opportunities to develop hands-on, applied skills, in addition to traditional academics. Established in 1981, the university has five campuses across Metro Vancouver (Surrey, Richmond, Langley, Cloverdale, and Surrey Central City). KPU currently offers a range of degrees, diplomas, certificates, and citations in 120 diverse programs, many of which are unique to the university. Students graduate career-ready and prepared to make a positive impact in their community thanks to a well-rounded education, where thought meets action.