Language Learning and Acquisition Lab Assistant On-Call (ELLA)
Posted 5 days ago
Job Description
Position Information
Location New Westminster/Coquitlam Campus Salary Range
$27.41 to $30.30 hourly. Salary and wage increments are in accordance with the Collective Agreement.
The Opportunity
You bring a wealth of knowledge and experience with engaging students in oral/aural and/or reading/writing learning activities to supplement instruction in Language Learning and Acquisition ( ELLA courses). You work seamlessly with faculty to deliver lessons, occasionally lead field trips, and initiate other in-class activities to drive a safe and engaging learning environment. Together with instructors in these courses, you are an instrumental team member in providing feedback from the learning lab activities, tracking student progress, and identifying ways to enhance students' comprehension of learning activities.
At this time, we are looking for Lab Assistants for ELLA courses only.
If this sounds like you, we need your talents! Apply to the Language Learning and Acquisition Lab Assistant 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 opportunities
• Access to our Fitness Centres and Classes
WHAT IT TAKES
• Excellent interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills, including written and/or verbal fluency in English
• Familiarity with computer-based language learning activities;
• Good working knowledge of the principles of effective language acquisition;
• A demonstrated ability to:
• speak English fluently;
• initiate and conduct conversations in English and encourage the participation of students;
• follow the course materials provided faculty members;
• facilitate educational activities in a large group setting;
• facilitate tutoring in small group or one on one settings;
Additional Information
• This temporary, on-call position is available starting May 1, 2026
• Hours of work will typically be scheduled Monday to Friday, between 8:30 am and 8:00 pm.
• Scheduled hours range between 4 hours to 7 hours per day, depending on the assignment and each semester differs based on course offerings and demand
• This position is required to work a flexible schedule based on operational needs
• Travel between campuses may be required.
• Evening and occasional weekend work may be required.
• The position is located at the New Westminster campus; and will be required to work at all Douglas College campuses and offsite locations
Posting Number 02732SA Position Title Language Learning and Acquisition Lab Assistant On-Call (ELLA) Anticipated Start Date 05/01/2026 End Date Needs a Criminal Records Check No
How To Apply
Open Date 04/10/2026 Close Date 04/17/2026 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 April 17, 2026 to be given first consideration. Click the link at the top of this page to apply directly to this posting.
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Application closing date is 2026-06-10
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