Photographer/Videographer - Competition ID: 4818

Kwantlen Polytechnic University; Surrey; Hybrid; CAD 37,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health & dental benefits

Healthcare spending account

Tuition waiver

Professional development days

Inter-campus transportation

Job summary

Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) is hiring a freelance photo and video specialist to shoot and produce content for Marketing Services. You will report to the Manager, Branding and Marketing Operations and collaborate with leadership and the broader Marketing team to create engaging multimedia content across KPU's channels.

The role requires at least 2 years of direct photo/video experience, proficiency in After Effects, Premiere, Photoshop and Illustrator, and the ability to travel to all 5

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of direct photo and video experience.
• Creative, collaborative team-player with a passion for visual storytelling.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, receptive to feedback.
• Proficient editing software and ability to optimize content for social platforms.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging internal and external visuals and video content using KPU’s brand guidelines.
• Lead pre-planning, storyboarding, and ideation for shoots and videos.
• Serve as camera operator on shoots and events as required.
• Edit photos and share internally/externally as required.
• Operate editing software and equipment for video and graphics effects.
• Edit videos with music, interviews, and sound clips, ensuring proper formatting.

Skills

Photo & video shooting

Storytelling

Collaboration

Communication

Tools

After Effects

Premiere Pro

Photoshop

Illustrator

Job description

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

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ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

This role reports to the Manager, Branding and Marketing Operations.

Summary

On a freelance basis, the successful candidate will shoot and execute photo and video services for Marketing Services at Kwantlen Polytechnic University. The successful candidate will report to the Manager, Branding and Marketing Operations and work closely with leadership, other members of the Marketing team, in addition to colleagues from across KPU to create engaging multimedia content that captures, informs and engages audiences.

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

As a part of our total rewards offerings, KPU also offers 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.

Note to Applicants

Kwantlen Polytechnic University welcomes and encourages applications from equity deserving groups and diverse experiences including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, racialised people, people with disabilities, and members of the 2S/LGBTQIA+ community.

If there are any barriers that you are experiencing or an accommodation that we can provide to support you through the application process, please reach out to us at [e-mail].

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.

We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with KPU. Only candidates who are legally eligible to work in Canada will be considered; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.