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Service Learning Student Assistant - Competition ID: 4863
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- Temporary
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Kwantlen Polytechnic University

Service Learning Student Assistant - Competition ID: 4863

Surrey, BC, Canada

Temporary

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Job type: Temporary
Apply by: Nov 18, 2026
Working hours: 8-15 hours a week
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 19, 2026

Original job description

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: 4863
Internal Closing Date: Open Until Filled
External Closing Date: Open Until Filled
# of Openings: 20
Salary Information: Student Assistant Pay Scale
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Travel Frequency:
Employee Group: Student Assistant
Days of Work (BCGEU):
Hours of Work (BCGEU):
Hours per Week (BCGEU):

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

This role reports to Lead Advisor, Work-Integrated Learning. The Lead Advisor, WIL, reports to their respective Dean and works closely with the Associate Vice President, Academic.

Summary

Service Learning Assistants (SLAs) are paid student leaders who help coordinate and support service learning courses at KPU. SLAs are exceptional student-learners, helping to ensure service learning projects are transformative, meaningful, and reciprocal. SLAs are typically assigned to support 3 service learning courses per semester, working with faculty, students, and community partners. This pilot program is adapted from the Service Learning Assistants program at Tulane University. SLAs typically support 2-3 service learning courses per semester (8-15 hours a week), working with faculty, students and community partners for planning, presentations, orientations, reflections and logistics.

This position is reserved for KPU Students only.

Key Responsibilities

Ongoing problem-solving, mentoring and logistical support for student peers
Assisting with end-of-term wrap up, including communication with community partners
Assisting with special projects and programs (liaising with community and partnerships)
Collecting and documenting relevant service learning course documents
Chronicling special events, ongoing projects, student success and partner communication
Assisting with student placements and scheduling
Developing and maintaining files on issues related to the current project
Conducting library and online research as required (e.g. review current literature, statistics, legal research, academic journals, surveys, online databases, etc.)
Assisting with photocopying, typing, filing, and overall organization of these materials
Leading orientations as needed
Participating in monthly or bi-monthly leadership development with other SLAs
Communicating with faculty, peers, relevant internal and external partners as directed by faculty
Researching, collating, and assisting in planning relevant events
Preparing summary reports including headings and information which can be subsequently used to
Drafting briefing notes or craft power point presentations

Qualifications

Must be enrolled, or intend to be enrolled, as a student at KPU during their placement
Must be in good academic standing for the term prior to selection
Must maintain at least a cumulative GPA of 3.0
Students must be nominated prior to submitting an application form (students can self-nominate). Nominated students, if chosen, will be asked to submit a full application
Students must demonstrate experience in service learning or community service; and commit to participate in required orientation and ongoing training
Students are expected to be available the week prior to classes that term, for training and to learn about their placements
Ability to follow directions with minimal supervision
Ability to demonstrate professionalism and email etiquette
Awareness of needs around student and partner confidentiality
Demonstrated strong attention to detail and quality deliverables
Ability to use MS Office tools, including databases
Comfort with technology, familiarity with online collaborative tools and platforms
Ability to work on a variety of initiatives, flexible and adaptable
Good interpersonal, organization, research and written skills
A professional and positive attitude
Preference, in some cases, may go to students who have already completed a service learning course (e.g. worked with community partners)
Preference, in some cases, may go to students who speak additional languages
Preference, in some cases, may go to students who have familiarity with Canva or similar poster-making platforms

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 talentacquisition@kpu.ca.

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.

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Responsibilities

Support service-learning courses by coordinating logistics, assisting with student placements and scheduling, leading orientations, and providing mentoring to student peers. Communicate with faculty and community partners, maintain project documentation, conduct research, and help prepare events, presentations, and summary reports.

Requirements

Applicants must be KPU students during the placement, be in good academic standing, maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0, and have experience in service learning or community service. They must demonstrate professionalism, confidentiality, attention to detail, communication and organizational skills, and comfort with Microsoft Office and online collaboration tools; participation in orientation and ongoing training is required.

Skills

Mentoring
Problem-Solving
Communication
Organization
Research
Written Communication
Attention To Detail
Professionalism
Email Etiquette
Confidentiality
Microsoft Office
Database Use
Online Collaboration Tools
Adaptability
Interpersonal Skills
Event Planning

Benefits

Extended Health And Dental Benefits
Healthcare Spending Account
Vacation
Defined Pension Plan
Parenthood Top-Up
Sick Leave
Long-Term Disability
Life Insurance
Professional Development Days
Tuition Waiver
In-House Training And Development
Inter-Campus Transportation

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Keywords

Service Learning
Community Service
Work-Integrated Learning
Student Mentoring
Community Partnerships
Student Placements
Scheduling
Orientation
Leadership Development
Project Documentation
Library Research
Online Research
Literature Review
Statistics
Legal Research
Academic Journals
Surveys
Online Databases
Microsoft Office
Databases
Online Collaboration Tools
Canva
Event Planning
Briefing Notes
PowerPoint Presentations
Confidentiality

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