Conversation Lab Assistant - Japanese (On-Call)

Douglas College; Coquitlam, New Westminster; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Douglas College seeks an enthusiastic Conversation Lab Assistant - Japanese. This on-call role involves supporting students in developing their language skills through practical learning in a lab environment. Candidates must be fluent in both English and Japanese, and possess strong communication skills to foster an engaging educational experience. Join a collaborative team dedicated to empowering students and creating vibrant learning environments.

Benefits

Transit-accessible campuses

Hybrid work arrangements for eligible positions

Excellent health and dental benefits for eligible positions

Defined-benefit pension plan for eligible positions

Professional development opportunities

Access to Fitness Centres and Classes

Qualifications

• Written and verbal fluency in English and Japanese.
• Excellent interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills.
• Ability to organize workflow independently.

Responsibilities

• Deliver lessons and learning resources in a lab setting.
• Encourage student participation in conversations.
• Maintain accurate documentation and follow course materials.

Skills

Fluency in English

Fluency in Japanese

Interpersonal communication skills

Cross-cultural communication skills

Job description

Conversation Lab Assistant - Japanese (On-Call)

$26.86 per hour (with wage increments to a max of $29.53 per hour). Salary and wage increments are in accordance with the Collective Agreement.

The Opportunity

You are excited and motivated to deliver the best lessons and learning resources in a lab setting. Your written and verbal fluency in English and Japanese is instrumental in helping students learn, practice, and engage in meaningful dialect and other learning activities. With your valuable skills working with students, you are championing practical learning and building the confidence of each student as they learn from the best learning resources that you will help develop.

If this sounds like you, we need your talents! Apply to the Conversation Lab Assistant – Japanese 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
• 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
• Excellent interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills including written and verbal fluency in the English language.
• A demonstrated ability to:
  • speak Japanese fluently
  • initiate and conduct conversations in Japanese and encourage the participation of students.
  • follow the course materials as provided.
  • produce and maintain accurate documentation.
  • organize workflow to ensure that deadlines are met while working with considerable independence.
  • establish and maintain effective working relationships.
  • provide efficient, client-centred service in person, in writing, and over the telephone with the College community and outside agencies.

This temporary, on-call position is available starting September 2, 2025. The position is located at both the New Westminster campus and at the Coquitlam campus. Hours of work are generally between 8:30 AM and 8 PM, and shifts may be scheduled Monday to Friday as 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 differ 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. For the Fall 2025 semester, the schedule is Thursdays from 12:30-4:30pm.

Posting Number

Posting Number 02544SA

Position Title

Position Title Conversation Lab Assistant - Japanese (On-Call)

Anticipated Start Date

Anticipated Start Date 09/02/2025

End Date

Needs a Criminal Records Check

Needs a Criminal Records Check No

How To Apply

Open Date

Open Date 06/26/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Minimum Number of References

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.

Qualified internal applicants must apply by July 3, 2025 to be given first consideration. Click the link at the top of this page to apply directly to this posting.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * How did you first find out about this employment opportunity?
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  • Indeed
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  • Personal Referral
  • Agency Referral
  • Professional Association Website
  • Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICAN)
  • Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT)
  • Douglas College CareerHUB
  • Career Fair or Other Hiring Event
  • Other
  • Glassdoor
• * Please confirm that you will maintain residency in the Lower Mainland for the duration of your employment.
  • Yes, I confirm
  • No, I am not able to meet this requirement
• * Are you a current or former Douglas College employee/student?
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  • Former employee
  • Current student
  • Former student
  • None of the above
• * If you are a current/former employee/student, enter your ID number. (Type in N/A if not applicable.)

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• * If you have a valid Canadian work permit, please indicate expiry date and the type of work permit you hold. (Type N/A if not applicable).

  (Open Ended Question)

• * If you are not a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident, do you currently have a valid Canadian work permit?
  • Yes
  • No
  • Not Applicable
• * If you are a regular or auxiliary staff member of the College, are you currently on your probation/trial period at the College?Please note that Article 28.5 (a) of the Collective Agreement (BCGEU) states - "...regular employees shall not be eligible to apply for another regular posted position within their initial probation period...", and Article 28.5 (b) states - "...employees shall not be eligible to apply for another posted position within their trial period unless the posted position constitutes a promotion or results in a change from auxiliary to regular status...".
  • Yes
  • No
  • Not an employee