Indigenous Residency Support - Competition ID: 4721

Kwantlen Polytechnic University; Surrey; On-site; CAD 20,664 - 26,174; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health and dental

Healthcare spending account

Paid vacation

Pension plan

Tuition waiver

Professional development days

Job summary

Kwantlen Polytechnic University in British Columbia is seeking a Student Assistant Indigenous Residency Support within the Faculty of Arts. You will assist with planning and executing FOA/KPU events tied to Indigenous residencies, supporting communications, logistics, and outreach.

This on-site, on-call role is reserved for KPU students. You will work under the Communications and Events Coordinator, engage with students and community members, promote events, and help document activities through

Qualifications

• Interest in Indigenous arts, writings, and research.
• Familiarity with Indigenous protocols is an asset.
• Strong interpersonal skills and clear communication.
• Problem solver who works independently and meets deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, setup, coordination and logistics of FOA and KPU events.
• Serve as liaison between residencies and internal/external communities.
• Attend events to support residencies and engage with students and community members.
• Promote events when appropriate and document activities with photography or video.

Skills

Indigenous arts

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Independent worker

Job description

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: 4721

Internal Closing Date: Open Until Filled

External Closing Date: Open Until Filled

# of Openings: 2

Salary Information: Student Assistant Pay Scale

Employment Type: On-Call

Workplace Type: On-Site

Travel Frequency: Occasional travel between campuses is required.

Employee Group: Student Assistant

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Organisational Structure

This role reports to Faculty of Arts.

Summary

The Student Assistant Indigenous Residency Support will assist the Communication and Events Coordinator on the planning and execution of various KPU and Faculty of Arts (FOA) events related to the Faculty of Arts Indigenous Artist, Writer, Journalist, or Knowledge-Keeper in Residence. These residencies require additional support for events, communication, and administrative assistance while at KPU.

Key Responsibilities

• Work under supervision and guidance of the Communications and Events Coordinator.
• Assist with planning, setup, coordination and operational logistics of FOA and KPU events.
• Act as a liaison between the residencies and the KPU internal and external community.
• Attend events to support the residences and engage with current students and community members.
• Communicate and promote events when appropriate.
• Document experience, events, and activities with photography and/or film (using video).

Qualifications

• Qualified candidates will have an interest in Indigenous arts, writings, and research
• Familiarity with Indigenous protocols and research methodologies is an asset
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate clearly with others
• Problem solver, works independently and manages time effectively to meet deadlines

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 [e-mail].

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.