Laboratory Facilitator, Engineering

Douglas College; New Westminster; On-site; CAD 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Transit-accessible campuses

Hybrid work arrangements

Competitive salaries

Health and dental benefits

Pension plan

Professional development funding

Fitness centre access

Job summary

Douglas College is seeking a Laboratory Facilitator, Engineering for the New Westminster campus to guide students through lab procedures, prepare engaging assignments and ensure a safe, productive lab environment. The role supports hands-on fabrication tasks and A/V demonstrations with an emphasis on learning outcomes.

The position offers on-site work with occasional travel to other campuses, and requires strong English communication and ability to lift up to 25 kg as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience with hands-on operation of fabrication equipment (laser cutters, water jet cutters, CNC routers, lathes, saws, drill presses and/or milling machinery).
• Demonstrated English language skills, together with effective oral and written communication skills; ability to work safely in an industrial/fabrication environment.
• Ability to lift up to 10 kg on a routine basis and up to 25 kg on an occasional basis.

Responsibilities

• Guide students through proper lab procedures, demonstrations and assignments.
• Lead classroom activities and ensure smooth operations of lab instruction.
• Maintain a clean, organized and safe fabrication lab environment.

Skills

Fabrication equipment operation

English communication

Safe work practices

Independent work

Troubleshooting

Lifting capability

Tools

Laser cutters

Water jet cutters

CNC routers

Lathes

Saws

Drill presses

Milling machinery

Job description

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Position Information

Location New Westminster Campus Salary Range

$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 engineering 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, Engineering 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
• Competitive salaries
• 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

WHAT IT TAKES

• Experience with hands-on operation of fabrication equipment, that may include laser cutters, water jet cutters, CNC routers, lathes, saws, drill presses and/or milling machinery;
• Experience with a range of hand-tools used in a fabrication environment;
• Demonstrated English language skills, together with effective oral and written communication skills;
• Demonstrated ability to:
  • Work safely in an industrial/fabrication environment and model safe practices for others;
  • Develop and implement safe working protocols in an industrial/fabrication environment;
  • Maintain a clean and efficient workspace;
  • Work independently with minimal supervision to meet deadlines and establish priorities;
  • Troubleshoot and assist others with troubleshooting;
  • Ability to lift up to 10 kg on a routine basis and up to 25 kg on an occasional basis;

Additional Information

• This on-call position is available starting September 14, 2026.
• Hours of work will typically be scheduled between Monday to Friday, HOURS OF WORK 9:30am - 6:30pm. Scheduled hours range between 4 hours to 7 hours per day depending on the assignment.
• Occasional evening and/or weekend work may be required.
• The position is located at the New Westminster; however, successful candidate must be available for occasional work at all Douglas College campuses and offsite locations.

Posting Number 02854SA

Position Title Laboratory Facilitator, Engineering

Anticipated Start Date 09/14/2026

End Date Needs a Criminal Records Check No

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.