Student Peer Writing Tutor - Open to Lethbridge Polytechnic Students Only

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Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title Student Peer Writing Tutor - Open to Lethbridge Polytechnic Students Only Appointment Type Casual Position Dates September 2026 - April 2027 Hours per week/FTE 8-10 About the Position

Reporting to the Manager of Student Academic Supports, Peer Writing Tutors play an integral role in student support at Lethbridge Polytechnic by working with a diverse range of students in the development of academic writing and study skills. Successful candidates will provide feedback on assignments, help clarify assignment instructions, and support students in learning and applying a variety of study skills. Peer Writing Tutors will also work alongside Academic Strategists to sharpen their own tutoring skills and better assist students in finding the resources they need.

Please note this opportunity is open to current Lethbridge Polytechnic students only.

Position Details

Job Duties

General

• To help Lethbridge Polytechnic students understand writing assignment concepts, how to follow writing assignment structures, how to time manage writing assignments, and how to improve their performance in their writing assignments.
• To provide feedback on students’ assignments and to provide students with ways to improve their work.
• To help students to identify and find the assistance they need for more specific writing challenges.
• To assist with the promotion of Student Learning Services.
  
  

Tutoring

• Provide 1:1 tutoring to LP students.
• Judge when a referral is needed (when a request is beyond one’s knowledge and scope) and effectively refer learners to appropriate resources.
• Maintain confidentiality on academic matters students disclose to them.
• Attend and participate in all required training.
• Maintain accurate records of completed sessions.
• Complete other duties as assigned by the Manager of Student Academic Supports.
  
  

Writing help

• Facilitate student learning of effective writing processes such as deciphering/troubleshooting assignment requirements and steps, brainstorming, drafting, organization, proofreading, and revising.
• Help to identify and explain their thesis statements and topic sentences.
• Provide a student with readers’ response.
• Modelling how to create citations and reference entries, and how to effectively use the student APA guide.
• Encourage students to become more confident in their writing skills.
• Search for, select, and demonstrate appropriate resources from a broad range of academic writing materials.
• Judge when a referral is needed (when a request is beyond one’s knowledge and scope) and effectively refer learners to appropriate resources.
  
  

Learning strategies and time management

• Model and discuss learning strategies such as time management and study skills.
• Suggest proactive approaches and strategies to navigate assignments (attending class, asking for clarification, etc.).
• Search for, select, and demonstrate appropriate resources from a broad range of learning strategies resources.
  
  

Other

• Attend training prior to tutoring and throughout the semester.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in a Lethbridge Polytechnic program.
• Must have completed ENG-1150 and/or ENG-1159 with a B or higher grade.
• Must have one recommendation from the ENG-1150 or ENG-1159 instructor.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications Salary AUPE Class Level Student Step 2 $18.91/hour Working Here

Culture of Care

A Culture of Care at Lethbridge Polytechnic embraces a workplace that both protects and empowers employees by creating an environment that promotes psychological, cultural and physical safety. All employees play an important role in building a safe and supportive campus dedicated to learning and growing.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number C26-00479 Open Date 09/10/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants

Lethbridge Polytechnic is committed to inclusive recruitment practices by providing reasonable access and accommodations to applicants. If you would like to request an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact hiringaccommodations@lethpolytech.ca. Private information received in relation to the request will only be used to facilitate the recruitment process and will be kept confidential and shared only as needed with the selection committee.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you a Lethbridge Polytechnic student?
• • Yes
  • No
• * Have you completed ENG1150 or ENG1159 with a B grade or higher?
• • Yes
  • No
    

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Letter of Recommendation
  
  

Optional Documents