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Laboratory Technician IV (Geography)
- New Westminster, BC, Canada
$58,304 annually (with wage increments to a max of $65,630 annually). · Full-time
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- $58,304 annually (with wage increments to a max of $65,630 annually).
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- Full-time
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- English
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Location New Westminster/Coquitlam Campus
Salary Range
$58,304 annually (with wage increments to a max of $65,630 annually). Salary and wage increments are in accordance with the Collective Agreement.
The Opportunity
The Lab Technician IV contributes to the success of Douglas College and its community of learners by providing laboratory instruction, evaluation and supervision of students in the geography laboratory including preparation of materials for use in the laboratory. The Lab Technician IV also provides exceptional client-centred 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 It Takes
Additional Information
For Full Job Description, click here.
Salary Range
$58,304 annually (with wage increments to a max of $65,630 annually). Salary and wage increments are in accordance with the Collective Agreement.
The Opportunity
The Lab Technician IV contributes to the success of Douglas College and its community of learners by providing laboratory instruction, evaluation and supervision of students in the geography laboratory including preparation of materials for use in the laboratory. The Lab Technician IV also provides exceptional client-centred 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 It Takes
- Bachelor’s Degree in Geography (Physical Geography preferred) from a recognized post-secondary educational institution.
- Excellent working knowledge of the operation and routine maintenance of laboratory and field equipment and apparatus together with a good working knowledge of safety measures related to the operation of an Open Geography Laboratory.
- Demonstrated ability to engage with students and accurately explain geographic concepts including working with quantitative data and equations.
- Ability to function effectively in field conditions, including transporting, setting up and using field equipment.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimum direct supervision as well as establish priorities and achieve deadlines.
- Proficiency with computers and geography-related software (MS Excel, ArcGIS).
- Current drone pilot certificate and experience are assets.
Additional Information
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- This full-time (35 hours), regular position is available starting October 1, 2026.
- Hours of work will typically be scheduled Monday to Friday, between 7:30 am and 10:30 pm.
- This position is required to work a flexible schedule based on operational needs
- Shift days and times may change depending on operational needs
- Evening and occasional weekend work may be required.
- The position is located at the New Westminster and Coquitlam campuses and will be required to work at all Douglas College campuses and offsite locations
- Douglas College is committed to supporting a healthy work/life balance for employees.
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Responsibilities
Provide instruction, evaluation, and supervision for students in the geography laboratory, including preparing materials for laboratory use. Maintain and operate laboratory and field equipment, support safe laboratory practices, and provide client-centred service to stakeholders.
Requirements
A bachelor’s degree in Geography is required, with Physical Geography preferred, along with working knowledge of laboratory and field equipment, maintenance, and safety. Candidates must be able to explain geographic concepts and quantitative data, work effectively in field conditions, manage priorities independently, and use Microsoft Excel and ArcGIS; a current drone pilot certificate and experience are assets.
Skills
- Laboratory Instruction
- Student Evaluation
- Student Supervision
- Laboratory Preparation
- Laboratory Equipment Operation
- Equipment Maintenance
- Laboratory Safety
- Geographic Concepts
- Quantitative Data
- Fieldwork
- Field Equipment Setup and Use
- Independent Work
- Prioritization
- Deadline Management
- Microsoft Excel
- ArcGIS
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- Education
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Keywords
- Geography
- Physical Geography
- Geography Laboratory
- Laboratory Instruction
- Student Evaluation
- Student Supervision
- Laboratory Equipment
- Field Equipment
- Equipment Maintenance
- Laboratory Safety
- Geographic Concepts
- Quantitative Data
- Equations
- Fieldwork
- Microsoft Excel
- ArcGIS
- Drone Pilot Certificate
- Client-Centred Service
- Higher Education