Program Coordinator, Continuing Education

Douglas College; New Westminster; Hybrid; CAD 41,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Transit-accessible campuses

Hybrid work arrangements

Health and dental benefits

Defined-Benefit Pension Plan

Professional Development funding

Access to Fitness Centres and Classes

Job summary

Douglas College in New Westminster, BC, is seeking a Program Coordinator, Continuing Education, to oversee administrative processes and support Continuing Education operations. This role supervises staff and delivers client-centred service to internal and external stakeholders.

The position offers hybrid work, transit-accessible campuses, and benefits. The temporary part-time role runs Aug 31 to Dec 12, 2026, with hours to meet operational needs including some evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Two years’ related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Experience with Continuing Education health & fitness and youth programming.
• Supervisory experience including hiring, training and ensuring procedures and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and perform administrative processes to support Continuing Education operations.
• Provide supervision to positions that support Continuing Education operations.
• Ensure compliance with related College policies and department procedures.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Course budgeting systems

Health & fitness program knowledge

Education

Two-year diploma

Degree preferred

Tools

FAST

PeopleAdmin

Job description

$29.53 per hour (with wage increments to a max of $32.97 per hour). Salary and wage increments are in accordance with the Collective Agreement.

The Opportunity

The Program Coordinator, Continuing Education, is the primary point of contact for the operations and coordinates the administrative responsibilities to ensure compliance with related College policies and department procedures. This position coordinates and performs the administrative processes required to support the Continuing Education operations. The Program Coordinator provides supervision to the positions that support the Continuing Education operations. This position reports to the Manager, Athletics and Recreation Operations. This role provides exceptional client-centred service on a consistent basis to all internal and external stakeholder groups.

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
• To have successfully completed a two year diploma at a recognized post-secondary institution in a related field; degree preferred.
• A minimum of two years’ related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Experience with and knowledge of Continuing Education health & fitness and youth related programming.
• Supervisory skills with the ability to hire, train and ensure employees follow procedures and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated knowledge of course budgeting systems in Continuing Education and accounting and budgeting procedures (i.e. FAST , PeopleAdmin, etc.)

This temporary part-time (17.5 hours per week) position is available starting August 31, 2026. Regular hours of work are scheduled to meet operational demands and will include weekdays, weekends, and occasional evenings. Shift days and times may change depending on the Department’s need.

The position is located at the New Westminster; however, successful candidate must be available to work at all College campuses and satellite locations, i.e. Coquitlam, Anvil, etc. Douglas College is committed to supporting a healthy work/life balance for employees. A modified/flexible schedule and/or hybrid work from home arrangement may be considered, subject to the terms of the College’s Work From Home Policy.

Posting Number 02851SA

Anticipated Start Date

08/31/2026

End Date

12/12/2026

Needs a Criminal Records Check

Yes

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 September 1, 2026 to be given first consideration.