Horticulture Laboratory Student Assistant
4 days ago
Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) is more than just a place to learn; it's a university powered by the people who live and work here—students, staff, and faculty alike. As one of BC’s Top Employers, we strive to implement initiatives that will attract, support, engage, and retain KPU’s people and create an environment where all employees see themselves as contributing to student learning. Join us today and transform your future
**Competition ID**:
- 4209**Internal Closing Date**:
- July 15, 2025**External Closing Date**:
- July 15, 2025**# of Openings**:
- 1- **Salary Information**:
- Student Assistant Pay Scale**Employment Type**:
- Temporary Part Time**Workplace Type**:
- On-Site**Travel Frequency**:
- Occasional travel between campuses is required.**Employee Group**:
- Student Assistant**Days of Work (BCGEU)**:
**Hours of Work (BCGEU)**:
**Hours per Week (BCGEU)**:
**ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE**
This role reports to the Instructional Associate of the Horticulture Degree Program
**SUMMARY**
No incumbent working with this job description will in any one shift, do all of these duties. This job description is to be used for all student assistants in this area, and is set up this way to ensure the incumbent gets a wide range of experience in the horticulture industry.
**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Performs record-keeping functions, including inventory checks, material identification, and data tabulation
- Assists in the maintenance of laboratory facilities, specimens, cultures, and equipment
- Helps organize and maintain the lab storage area
- Performs basic lab and rooftop garden maintenance tasks
**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Basic working knowledge of the field lab facility and activities
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Basic computer operation
- Ability to travel between campuses
- Physical fitness sufficient for moderate manual labour (lifting, climbing, disassembly of machines)
**Salary Information**
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._
**Note to Applicants**
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.
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