Laboratory Facilitator, Biology

Douglas College; New Westminster; Hybrid; CAD 44,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Transit-accessible campuses

Hybrid work arrangements

Health and dental benefits

Defined-Benefit Pension Plan

Professional Development funding

Job summary

Douglas College in New Westminster, BC, is seeking a Laboratory Facilitator, Biology, for a temporary part-time role (20 hours/week) beginning August 31, 2026, through April 30, 2027. You will guide students through proper lab procedures, prepare assignments, and create an encouraging learning environment to support biology instruction.

The position is located at the New Westminster campus, with occasional work at the Coquitlam campus.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting biology lab instruction with emphasis on safety.
• Familiarity with standard lab equipment and routine maintenance.
• Ability to communicate clearly with students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Guide students through proper biology lab procedures and demonstrations.
• Prepare engaging assignments and learning materials.
• Maintain a safe, organized lab environment and equipment.
• Support instructors and manage class logistics as needed.

Skills

Lab safety (GHS/WHMIS)

Lab equipment maintenance

English proficiency

Communication

Time management

Independent work

Job description

$32.04 per hour (with wage increments to a max of $36.06 per hour). Salary and wage increments are in accordance with the Collective Agreement.

The Opportunity

You’re passionate about biology and you’re a technical expert in laboratory procedures, but it’s your passion for helping others deepen their understanding of the science that sets you apart. Guiding students through proper lab procedures, preparing engaging assignments, and creating an encouraging environment where students are motivated to learn is where you thrive. With your organizational skills and your ability to lead a classroom, you ensure smooth operations of lab instruction and demonstration.

If this sounds like you, we need your talents! Apply to the Laboratory Facilitator, Biology 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 funding
• Access to our Fitness Centres and Classes
• Excellent working knowledge of the operation and routine maintenance of laboratory equipment and apparatus together with good working knowledge of safety measures related to the operation of the Biology laboratory, including GHS ( WHMIS )
• Good working knowledge of English (written and verbal).
• A demonstrated ability to:
  • communicate courteously and effectively in person, in writing and over the telephone with students, faculty, administrators, staff, and the public.
  • work independently with minimum direct supervision.
  • establish priorities and achieve deadlines.
  • effectively demonstrate proper laboratory techniques.
  • maintain current knowledge in the field of biology.
• This temporary part-time (20 hours per week) 8 month position is available starting August 31, 2026 to April 30, 2027.
• Regular hours of work are Monday to Friday 9:00am - 4:30pm. Shift days and times may change depending on the Department’s need. Occasional evening and/or weekend work may be required.
• The position is located at the New Westminster campus; however, successful candidate must be available for occasional work at the Coquitlam campus.

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.