Laboratory Facilitator, Chemistry

Douglas College; New Westminster, Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Transit access

Hybrid work for eligible positions

Health and dental benefits

Defined-benefit pension plan

Professional development funding

Fitness centres access

Job summary

Douglas College is seeking a Laboratory Facilitator in Chemistry to guide students through lab procedures, prepare engaging assignments, and maintain an organized, safe lab environment at the New Westminster and Coquitlam campuses.

This temporary part-time role involves 14 hours per week for a 4-month term, starting Sept 1, 2026, with shift hours between 8 am and 6 pm, Monday to Friday. Occasional evenings or weekends may be required.

Qualifications

• Strong communication with students, faculty and staff.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to set priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proficient in demonstrating proper laboratory techniques.
• Knowledge of WHMIS and lab safety practices.
• Good command of English, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Guide students through proper lab procedures.
• Prepare engaging lab assignments.
• Create an encouraging learning environment.
• Support smooth lab operations and demonstrations.
• Maintain current knowledge of chemistry and safety.

Skills

Communication

Independent work

Prioritization

Lab techniques

WHMIS safety

English proficiency

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Laboratory Facilitator, Chemistry

$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 chemistry 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.

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 Chemistry laboratory, including 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 chemistry.
  • maintain a high degree of confidentiality.

• This temporary part-time (14 hours per week) 4-month term position is available starting Sept 1, 2026.
• Regular hours of work fall between 8 am and 6 pm, Monday to Friday, with actual schedules varying within this window. Shift days and times may change depending on the Department’s need. Occasional evening and/or weekend work may be required.
• One position is located at the New Westminster campus, and one position is located at the Coquitlam campus; however, the successful candidate must be available for occasional work at either campus.

Needs a Criminal Records Check No

Anticipated Start Date: 09/01/2026

End Date: 12/18/2026

Close Date: 08/19/2026

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.