Laboratory Facilitator, Earth & Environmental Sciences at Douglas College

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Position Information

Location New Westminster Campus
Salary Range $32.04 per hour (with wage increments to a max of $36.06 per hour). Salary and wage increments are in accordance with the Collective Agreement
The Opportunity You’re passionate about earth and environmental sciences and you’re a technical expert in laboratory procedures, but it’s your passion for helping others deepen their understanding of the science that sets you apart. Guiding students through proper lab procedures, preparing engaging assignments, and creating an encouraging environment where students are motivated to learn is where you thrive. With your organizational skills and your ability to lead a classroom, you ensure smooth operations of lab instruction and demonstration.

If this sounds like you, we need your talents! Apply to the Laboratory Facilitator, Earth and Environmental Sciences position, and join our dedicated and supportive team.

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
• Competitive salaries
• 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

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WHAT IT TAKES In this role you will:

• Provide laboratory instruction and demonstration related to college Earth & Environmental Science courses.

• Evaluate student work and performance in relation to laboratory requirements.

• Order and prepare materials for use in the laboratory, subject to the curricula approval of the Earth & Environmental Sciences faculty.

• Perform other related duties.

The successful candidate will have:

• Good working knowledge of course content; operation and routine maintenance of laboratory equipment and apparatus; modern techniques pertaining to the instruction of Earth and Environmental Science courses.
• Excellent working knowledge of preventative measures required of laboratory equipment.
• Good working knowledge of the English language (written and verbal).
• A demonstrated ability to:
  • communicate courteously and effectively in person, in writing, and over the telephone with students, faculty, administrators, staff, and the public.
  • maintain current knowledge in the field of geology.
  • work independently under minimum direct supervision, as well as establish priorities and achieve deadlines.
  • maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
  • effectively demonstrate proper laboratory techniques.

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Additional Information

• This temporary part-time (21 hours per week)position is available starting January 5, 2026 to April 30, 2026.
• Regular hours of work are Mondays (10:00am – 5:00pm), Wednesdays (10:00am – 7:00pm) and Fridays (10:00am – 5:00pm).
• Shift days and times may change depending on the Department’s need. Some opportunities may arise for additional hours on weekends to support field trips.
• The position is located primarily at the New Westminster campus; however, the successful candidate must be available for occasional work at the Coquitlam campus.

Posting Number 02662SA
Position Title Laboratory Facilitator, Earth & Environmental Sciences
Anticipated Start Date 01/05/2026
End Date 04/30/2026
Needs a Criminal Records Check No
How To Apply

Open Date 11/25/2025
Close Date 12/02/2025
Open Until Filled No
Maximum Number of References 3
Minimum Number of References 3
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
Important Note Qualified internal applicants must apply by December 2, 2025 to be given first consideration. Click the link at the top of this page to apply directly to this posting.