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.

The Earth & Environmental Sciences Department at Douglas College requires an on-call temporary Lab Facilitator to help support the EAES 1500 Field School. The first assignment will be from May 1st, 2026 - May 9th, 2026, including travel to Princeton (May 4 - May 9).

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, evaluation and supervision of students in the Earth & Environmental Science's EAES 1500 - Field Methods 1 course. Responsibilities will include: working with the leadership team to ensure safety of all participants, preparation of materials and equipment for the field school, driving students and equipment, working with small groups of students on assigned work/projects, and marking/evaluation of student work.

The successful candidate will have:

• A BSc in Earth Science or Environmental Science from a recognized post-secondary educational institution or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• 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.
• A Class 5 Driver's License with a good record (Driver's Abstract required)
• 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
• work in the laboratory and in a rugged outdoor earth science field environment.

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Additional Information

• This on-call position is available starting May 1, 2026.
• Hours of work will typically be scheduled between Monday to Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm. Scheduled hours range between 4 hours to 7 hours per day depending on the assignment.
• Please note that the first assignment will take place from May 1st, 2026 to May 9th, 2026, and will consist of travelling to Princeton (May 4 - 8), and using rental vehicles is required. Food, travel, and hotel accommodation expenses are covered
• Occasional evening and/or weekend work may be required.
• The position is located at the New Westminster/Coquitlam campus; however, successful candidate must be available for occasional work at all Douglas College campuses and offsite locations.

Posting Number 02720SA Position Title Laboratory Facilitator, Earth & Environmental Sciences (on-call) Anticipated Start Date 05/01/2026 End Date Needs a Criminal Records Check No

How To Apply

Open Date 03/23/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes 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 March 27, 2026 to be given first consideration. Click the link at the top of this page to apply directly to this posting.