Laboratory Facilitator, Chemistry (On-Call)

Douglas College; New Westminster, Coquitlam; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in New Westminster is seeking a knowledgeable Laboratory Facilitator for Chemistry. This on-call position involves guiding students through lab procedures, preparing assignments, and ensuring a productive learning environment. The successful candidate will have a degree in Chemistry and excellent organizational and communication skills. Enjoy the benefits of a supportive workplace that values professional growth and development. Starting salary is $32.04 per hour, with increments available.

Benefits

Hybrid work arrangements

Health and dental benefits

Professional development funding

Access to fitness centres

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of safety measures in chemistry laboratories.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge in developing engaging laboratory assignments.

Responsibilities

• Guide students through proper lab procedures.
• Prepare engaging assignments for chemistry labs.
• Ensure smooth operations of lab instruction.

Skills

Excellent knowledge of laboratory procedures

Effective communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Degree in Chemistry or related field

Job description

Laboratory Facilitator, Chemistry (On-Call)

$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. If this sounds like you, we need your talents! Apply to the Laboratory Facilitator, Chemistry 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 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.

For the Full Job Description, click here.

• This on‑call position is available starting January 5, 2026.
• Hours of work will typically be scheduled between Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 6:00pm. Scheduled hours range between 4 hours to 7 hours per day depending on the assignment.
• The position is located at the New Westminster campus; however, the successful candidate must be available for occasional work at the Coquitlam campus.

Posting Number: 02679SA

Position Title: Laboratory Facilitator, Chemistry (On-Call)

Anticipated Start Date: 01/05/2026

Needs a Criminal Records Check: No

Open Date: 12/16/2025

Close Date: 12/22/2025

Open Until Filled: No

Maximum Number of References: (not provided)

Minimum Number of References: 3

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 December 22, 2025 to be given first consideration. Click the link at the top of this page to apply directly to this posting.

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• * How did you first find out about this employment opportunity?
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• * If you are not a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident, do you currently have a valid Canadian work permit?
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• * 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...".
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• * Do you currently have a Masters Degree or a PhD?
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  • Yes - PhD
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