Photographer/Videographer at Kwantlen Polytechnic University

Kwantlen Polytechnic University; Surrey; Hybrid; CAD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Pension plan

Tuition waiver

Professional development

Inter-campus transit

Job summary

Kwantlen Polytechnic University in Surrey, BC, invites applications for a Photographer/Videographer to create engaging visuals and video content across campus events and campaigns. You will shoot on location, edit with industry tools, and help tell the KPU story with a compelling, brand-aligned aesthetic. The role requires travel to multiple campuses and collaboration with a creative team. This is a full-time, on-site position with hybrid options and competitive total rewards.

Qualifications

• Minimum two (2) years of direct photo and video experience.
• A creative, collaborative team-player with a passion for visual storytelling
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and receptive to feedback
• Proficient experience with editing software (After Effects, Premiere, Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.)
• Solid understanding of how to optimize video content for all social platforms
• Access to your own equipment (University to provide laptop and editing software)

Responsibilities

• Create engaging internal and external visuals and video content using KPU’s established brand guidelines and visual elements
• Work with team members on photo/video shoot pre-planning, storyboarding, and creative ideation, establishing a clear understanding of the storyline and purpose of the video's creation, and its desired look and feel
• Serve as a camera operator on photo/video shoots and events as required
• Edit photos in a timely manner and share internally and externally as required
• Operate computer editing software and equipment used for video media, effects and motion graphics
• Edit videos to include preselected music, interviews, sound clips and other important aspects of the project
• Ensure the correct formatting and presentation for finalized videos according to specifications

Skills

Creative storyteller

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Social media optimization

Tools

After Effects

Premiere

Photoshop

Illustrator

Job description

Photographer/Videographer at Kwantlen Polytechnic University

Apply for Photographer/Videographer at Kwantlen Polytechnic University in Surrey, BC, CA. This Full time on site position offers great opportunities for career growth.

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: 4818
Internal Closing Date: September 16, 2026
External Closing Date: Open Until Filled
# of Openings: 1

Salary Information: Casual Employee - Hourly Rate Employment Type: Temporary Full Time Workplace Type: Hybrid Travel Frequency: Employee Group: Casual Employee Days of Work (BCGEU): Hours of Work (BCGEU): Hours per Week (BCGEU):

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create engaging internal and external visuals and video content using KPU’s established brand guidelines and visual elements
• Work with team members on photo/video shoot pre-planning, storyboarding, and creative ideation, establishing a clear understanding of the storyline and purpose of the video's creation, and its desired look and feel
• Serve as a camera operator on photo/video shoots and events as required
• Edit photos in a timely manner and share internally and externally as required
• Operate computer editing software and equipment used for video media, effects and motion graphics
• Edit videos to include preselected music, interviews, sound clips and other important aspects of the project
• Ensure the correct formatting and presentation for finalized videos according to specifications

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum two (2) years of direct photo and video experience.
• A creative, collaborative team-player with a passion for visual storytelling
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and receptive to feedback
• Proficient experience with editing software (After Effects, Premiere, Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.)
• Solid understanding of how to optimize video content for all social platforms
• Access to your own equipment (University to provide laptop and editing software)

Duties will require the ability to travel to all 5 KPU campuses (Surrey, Langley, Cloverdale, and Richmond) and other locations in the Lower Mainland.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Portfolio Submission: Please provide a link to a portfolio or include samples of your recent work (video and photography).

Salary Information

Anticipated hourly pay rate: $32.00

Total Rewards

• 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.

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.

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. Only candidates who are legally eligible to work in Canada will be considered; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.