Tutors - Student Assistant - Learning Centre - Competition ID: 4166

Kwantlen Polytechnic University; Surrey; On-site; CAD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health and dental benefits

Healthcare spending account

Generous vacation package

Defined pension plan

Tuition waiver

Professional development days

Inter-campus transportation

Job summary

Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) invites applications for Student Assistant Tutors to support learning across multiple campuses in Surrey, Langley, Richmond, and Cloverdale.

This on-site role is reserved for KPU students and offers structured training, peer tutoring guidance, and opportunities to connect students with available learning resources.

Qualifications

• Confident in subject knowledge across specified areas.
• Patient and able to tailor explanations to diverse learners.
• Friendly, welcoming attitude toward all students.
• Punctual, focused, and hardworking.
• Must be registered as a KPU student; GPA 3.0+ and 24 credits completed.
• Provide two references from KPU instructors.

Responsibilities

• Tutor KPU students in specific subject areas after training.
• Help students understand main course concepts and assignment structures.
• Provide feedback on assignments and suggest ways to improve work.
• Assist students in identifying needed resources.

Skills

Subject knowledge

Patience

Friendly demeanor

Punctuality

KPU student

Academic performance

References available

Adaptability

Understanding of concepts

Education

KPU student eligibility

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: 4166

Internal Closing Date: Open Until Filled

External Closing Date: Open Until Filled

# of Openings: 38

Salary Information: Student Assistant Pay Scale

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time

Workplace Type: On-Site

Employee Group: Student Assistant

Hours per Week (BCGEU):

Organizational Structure

This role reports to Learning Strategist or Learning Centre Coordinator.

Summary

Tutors receive three levels of training. Principle duties include tutoring KPU students to help them become more effective learners. Tutors achieve this by asking questions about the student's understanding of the subject area, making suggestions about how to study or a method of approaching a problem, modelling appropriate learning strategies, and by referring the student to learning resources or other services within or outside the university. Peer Tutors are not expected to teach coursework. They are not expected to be substitutes for teachers and they are definitely not allowed to do the student's work or assignments. Peer tutors are current KPU students helping other students to learn.

Key Responsibilities

• To tutor KPU students in specific subject areas after completing appropriate training
• To help KPU students to understand main course concepts, how to follow assignment structures, and how to improve their performance in their coursework
• To provide feedback on students' assignments and to provide students with ways to improve their work
• To help students to identify and find the assistance they need
• To assist with transition, orientation and retention programs
• To assist with the promotion of Learning Centre services and programs

Qualifications

• Confident in their knowledge of a specific subject(s)
• Patient and willing to tailor their explanation of key concepts to a variety of students
• Friendly and welcoming of all students
• Punctual, focused, and hard-working
• Be registered as a KPU student
• Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 and have completed at least 24 credit hours
• Provide references from two KPU instructors who would support your application
• Can identify ways in which to learn subject matter effectively
• Can identify errors in students' understanding of key course concepts
• Has a clear understanding of the key concepts and skills in the courses and subject areas that they wish to tutor in

Location

KPU has four learning centers, which are located on the Surrey, Langley, Richmond, and Cloverdale campuses. Tutors can choose which campus they would like to tutor at; however, different tutors are needed at different campuses depending on the subject that they tutor in. Tutors will also be eligible to tutor online.

This position is reserved for KPU students only.

Student Assistants Are Paid As Per The Following

• Less than one year of post-secondary (less than 30 credits) – BC Minimum Wage
• One year of post-secondary (30-60 credits) – BC Minimum Wage plus 8%
• With a post-secondary diploma or degree – BC Minimum Wage plus 21%

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, racialized 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.