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: 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 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.