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 robust 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: 4795

Internal Closing Date: August 25, 2026

External Closing Date: August 25, 2026

# of Openings: 1

Salary Information: Casual Employee - Hourly Rate

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Travel Frequency: Occasional travel between campuses is required.

Employee Group: Casual Employee

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ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

This role reports to the Research Administration and Services Manager.





Summary The Project Coordinator will be a member of the Electronic Research Administration System (eRAS) Working Group and will support the planning, coordination, and implementation of the eRAS project.

Key Responsibilities

- Participate in the eRAS Working Group and contribute to project planning, implementation activities, and stakeholder engagement.
- Support the implementation of eRAS, including system configuration, data migration, integrations, testing, and deployment.
- Assist with user acceptance testing (UAT), identify and help resolve system issues, and provide go-live and post-implementation support.
- Support the development and delivery of training materials, user documentation, and ongoing user support to facilitate successful system adoption.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the system supports effective research administration processes and complies with funding agency, regulatory, and institutional requirements.

Qualifications

- Minimum of five years of administrative experience plus two years of post-secondary education, preferably Research Administration certification, and/or business or administration courses or credential or an equivalent combination of education training and experience;
- Experience working in a research administration environment required.

SALARY INFORMATION Anticipated hourly pay rate:



$35.00

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.

📌 Project Coordinator - Competition ID: 4795 (Surrey)
🏢 Kwantlen Polytechnic University
📍 Surrey