Student Assistant, Theatre Program (New Westminster Campus)

Douglas College; New Westminster; On-site; Part time

Job summary

A Canadian educational institution in New Westminster seeks a Student Assistant for the Theatre Program. The role involves assisting faculty with materials and research for theatrical productions. Ideal candidates are articulate, organized, and enrolled in the Theatre Program. This position is perfect for students looking to gain experience while supporting their peers.

Benefits

Hybrid work arrangements for eligible positions

Excellent Health and Dental Benefits for eligible positions

Professional Development opportunities

Access to Fitness Centres and Classes

Qualifications

• Students in the Theatre Program are preferred.
• Experience with research considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing materials for classes and rehearsals.
• Research and compile information about current productions.
• Assist faculty and guest directors during rehearsals as needed.

Skills

Articulate and personable

Good organizational skills

Reliable and able to take initiative

Experience with research

Education

Enrolled in the Theatre Program

Job description

Position Information

Location: New Westminster Campus

Salary Range: $18.42/hour

The Opportunity

You're driven and eager to delve into career exploration while enriching your educational journey. As a student yourself, you bring a unique perspective and valuable insights to ensuring other students are supported at the College. Whether it's working alongside faculty, employees, and staff, or assisting your student peers, collaborating with diverse groups comes easily to you.

If this sounds like you, we need your talents! Apply to the Student Assistant position, and gain real-world knowledge, while creating meaningful career connections.

About Douglas College

Be 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.

Do what you love. Be good at it. That's how Douglas College defines a great career. 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.

What We Offer

• 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 opportunities
• Access to our Fitness Centres and Classes

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The Theatre Program Student Assistant

The Theatre Program Student Assistant provides organizational and administrative support for faculty in the Theatre Department.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with preparing materials for classes and rehearsals.
• Research and compile information about current productions.
• Assist faculty and guest directors during rehearsals as needed.

To be Successful in this Role You Will Need

• Students in the Theatre Program are preferred.
• Articulate and personable
• Good organizational skills
• Reliable and able to take initiative
• Experience with research considered an asset

Eligibility

Domestic students must meet ONE of the following criteria, to be eligible to work as a Student Assistant/Student Research Assistant:

• The domestic student must be enrolled in, and maintain, a minimum of one or more (3 credit) courses at Douglas College throughout the work term; OR
• The domestic student must have been enrolled in, and maintained, a minimum of one or more (3 credit) courses at Douglas College in the term immediately preceding the work term and has indicated an intention to enroll at the college in the term immediately following the work term; OR
• The domestic student must be enrolled in, and maintain a minimum of two or more (3 credit) courses at another accredited public post-secondary institution in B.C. throughout the work term; OR
• The domestic student must have been enrolled in, and maintained, a minimum of two or more (3 credit) courses at another accredited public post-secondary institution in B.C. in the term immediately preceding the work term and has indicated an intention to enroll at the institution in the term immediately following the work term

• The international student is enrolled in full-time studies at Douglas College, throughout the academic year; OR
• The international student, who is not a Douglas College student, but is an international student at another accredited public post-secondary institution in B.C., has a valid Study Permit that has the notation - "May accept employment on or off campus if meeting eligibility criteria as per R186 (F), (V) or (W). Must cease working if no longer meeting these criteria." Proof of enrollment in full-time studies from the other post-secondary institution is required.

An original copy of a Social Insurance Number (SIN) and an original Study Permit are required by law before commencing work at Douglas College.

Qualified Douglas College students meeting the above criteria will be given first preference over students of other qualifying institutions.

Additional Information

The position is located at the New Westminster Campus. Hours of work: up to a maximum of 20 hours/week. The work terms for this position are:

1. Fall 2025: September 2, 2025 - December 15, 2025
2. Winter 2026: January 5, 2026 - April 24, 2026
3. Summer 2026: May 4, 2026 - August 16, 2026

Posting Number 02621SA

Position Title: Student Assistant, Theatre Program (New Westminster Campus)

Anticipated Start Date: 09/02/2025

End Date: Needs a Criminal Records Check No

How To Apply

Open Date: 08/29/2025

Close Date: Open Until Filled

Equity Statement

Douglas College is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable learning and working environment. We welcome all people to apply, including Indigenous Peoples, racialized or persons of colour, persons with mental or physical disabilities, women, and/or persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and persons of all faith identities, age, marital status, and parental status.

Important Note

• Douglas College Student ID number or indicate if you are enrolled in another accredited public post-secondary institution in B.C.
• Domestic or International student status
• Being eligible to work please indicate the work terms you are applying for:

• Fall 2025
• Winter 2026
• Summer 2026

If selected for an interview please bring one of the following:

• Proof of enrollment for work term from Douglas College
• Proof of enrollment for work term from another post-secondary institution
• Domestic students only: proof of registration for the term immediately preceding the work term and indication of intention to enroll at the college in the term immediately following the work term