JOB OPPORTUNITY
Position Information
Location
New Westminster/Coquitlam Campus
Salary Range
$29.53 per hour to $32.97 per hour. Salary scale and wage increments are in accordance with the Collective Agreement.
The Opportunity
The Costume Assistant produces costumes for the performing arts and maintain the College’s costume collection. Provides exceptional client-centered service on a consistent basis to all stakeholder groups.
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
For more benefits information, click here!
WHAT IT TAKES
- Three years of related work experience in performing arts costume preparation;
- An equivalent combination of post-secondary education and work experience may be considered.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate courteously and effectively in person, in writing, and over the telephone with staff, faculty, administrators and students.
- Good working knowledge of English (verbal and written).
- Demonstrated ability to work with a minimum of supervision, and to establish priorities and achieve deadlines.
For the Full Job Description, click here.
Additional Information
This temporary full-time (35 hours per week) position is available starting August 25, 2025 until December 19, 2025. This position may be extended or concluded early due to operational requirements. Regular hours of work are Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm. Shift days and times may change depending on the Department’s need. Occasional evening and/or weekend work will be required. The position is located at the New Westminster campus.
NOTE: Applicants will be requested to submit their portfolio as part of their application. Shortlisted applicants may be asked to present their portfolio during the interview process.
NOTE: Applicants will be requested to submit their portfolio as part of their application. Shortlisted applicants may be asked to present their portfolio during the interview process.
Posting Number
02591SA
Position Title
Costume Technician
Anticipated Start Date
08/25/2025
End Date
12/19/2025
Needs a Criminal Records Check
No
How To Apply
Open Date
08/01/2025
Close Date
08/08/2025
Open Until Filled
No
Minimum Number of References
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 August 8, 2025 to be given first consideration. Click the link at the top of this page to apply directly to this posting.
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