Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) is Canada’s only polytechnic university, proudly serving the South Fraser region for more than 40 years. With campuses in Surrey, Richmond, Langley, and Cloverdale, KPU is deeply connected to the communities it serves and to the diverse cultures, backgrounds, and lived experiences of its students. Through academic excellence, applied learning, innovation, and strong industry and community partnerships, KPU prepares students for meaningful futures.
As an open-access university, KPU is powered by the people who live and work here. We believe every employee plays a meaningful role in supporting student learning and success. We are honoured to carry the name of the Kwantlen First Nation and are committed to equity, inclusion, reconciliation, and respectful relationships. As one of BC’s Top Employers, KPU is dedicated to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and engaged workplace where employees feel valued, connected to purpose, and empowered to make an impact.
We invite you to explore your next career opportunity at KPU and discover how your work can contribute to a university where thought truly meets action.
Competition ID: 4830
Internal Closing Date: October 19, 2026
External Closing Date: October 19, 2026
# of Openings: 2
Salary Information: Student Assistant Pay Scale
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Travel Frequency: Occasional travel between campuses is required.
Employee Group: Student Assistant
Days of Work (BCGEU): Hours of Work (BCGEU): Hours per Week (BCGEU):
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
This role reports to the Specialist, Gender and Sexual Equity, in the Office of Equity and Inclusive Communities.
Summary
The Pride Peers is a peer to peer program with a specialized focus on supporting 2SLGBTQIA+ students and providing them with a safe and confidential space at KPU. The Pride Peers do not provide counselling, but they do provide confidential support, listening, and resource referral to resources.
The Peer Pride Program’s Main Objectives Are To
- Offer social support and mentorship to 2SLGBTQIA+KPU students
- Provide students with Internal and external resource navigation and referrals
- Advocate for enhanced student equity, diversity, inclusion and social justice at KPU
This position is reserved for KPU Students only.
Key Responsibilities
- Be available to support students at scheduled times at Pride spaces on KPU campuses.
- Assist the Office of Equity and Inclusive Communities team in the development, administration and evaluation of the Pride Peers Program. This includes creating resources, facilitating activities, discussion groups, workshops and events.
- Provide social support and referrals to KPU students by being knowledgeable in the services and resources offered by KPU and appropriate external resources.
- Attend and participate in team meetings, training sessions and ongoing PD opportunities.
- Promote the program and represent the Pride Peers by participating in on campus outreach.
- With support and guidance from the Office of Equity and Inclusive Communities, promote awareness and education around sexual and gender diversity issues.
- Attend mandatory training sessions and team meetings.
- Present to groups of up to 30 participants.
- Will be required to work up to 15 hours per week with a flexible schedule.
- Occasional travel will be required between campuses and to off-campus activities/events (including on weekends).
Qualifications
- Successful completion of at least one (1) year at a post-secondary institution or one (1) semester at KPU
- Must be a current KPU Student in good academic standing https://www.kpu.ca/advising/academic-standing
- Must self-identify as part of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community
- Students with past experience in 2SLGBTQIA+ advocacy work and knowledge of 2SLGBTQIA+ issues preferred
- Demonstrated knowledge of resources on campus.
- Must have an interest in promoting awareness, education and safe spaces
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated leadership skills
- Ability to understand and maintain confidentiality and privacy
- Proficient in MS Office applications (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel); experience with MS Publisher or Adobe Creative Suite an asset
- Creative problem solving and critical thinking skills
- Ability to work efficiently and complete tasks independently and as part of a team
- Experience with event planning is an asset
Salary Information
Student Assistants Are Paid As Per The Following
- Less than one year of post-secondary (less than 30 credits) – BC Minimum Wage
- One year of post-secondary (30-60 credits) – BC Minimum Wage plus 8%
- With a post-secondary diploma or degree – BC Minimum Wage plus 21%
Total Rewards
As a part of our total rewards offerings, KPU also offers extended health and dental benefits, healthcare spending account, generous vacation package, defined pension plan, parenthood top-up, sick leave, long-term disability, life insurance, professional development days, tuition waiver, inhouse training & development, inter-campus transportation, and more!
Note: Eligibility requirements apply, benefits may vary depending on the employee group the position belongs to and whether the position offered is temporary or part-time.
Visit https://www.kpu.ca/hr for more information on KPU’s workplace, culture and total rewards.
Note to Applicants
Kwantlen Polytechnic University welcomes and encourages applications from equity deserving groups and diverse experiences including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, and members of the 2S/LGBTQIA+ community.
If there are any barriers that you are experiencing or an accommodation that we can provide to support you through the application process, please reach out to us at
[email protected].
Kwantlen Polytechnic University is committed to protecting the safety and welfare of employees, students, and the general public, and upholding the reputation and integrity of the University. For this reason, final applicants will be asked to undergo a background check.
We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with KPU. Only candidates who are legally eligible to work in Canada will be considered; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
