JOB OPPORTUNITY
Position Information
Location
New Westminster/Coquitlam 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 biology 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, Biology position, and join our dedicated and supportive team.
If this sounds like you, we need your talents! Apply to the Laboratory Facilitator, Biology 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
For more benefits information, click here!
WHAT IT TAKES
- Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Biology.
- Public Speaking ability.
- Excellent working knowledge of the operation and routine maintenance of laboratory. equipment and apparatus together with good working knowledge of safety measures related to the operation of the Biology laboratory, including GHS (WHMIS).
- Good working knowledge of English (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.
- Work independently with minimum direct supervision.
- Establish priorities and achieve deadlines.
- Effectively demonstrate proper laboratory techniques.
- Maintain current knowledge in the field of biology.
For the Full Job Description, click here.
Additional Information
- This on-call position (range from 0 to max 35 hours per week) is available starting September 2, 2025.
- There are no regular hours of work; this position will be called in to cover vacation and illness.
- Shift days and times will change depending on the Department’s need. Occasional evening and/or weekend work may be required.
- The successful candidate must be available for work at both the New Westminster and Coquitlam campuses.
Posting Number
02606SA
Position Title
Laboratory Facilitator, Biology
Anticipated Start Date
09/02/2025
End Date
Needs a Criminal Records Check
No
How To Apply
Open Date
08/18/2025
Close Date
08/25/2025
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 25, 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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