JOB OPPORTUNITY
Position Information
Location New Westminster Campus Salary Range

$29.53 per hour (with wage increments to a max of $32.97 per hour). Salary and wage increments are in accordance with the Collective Agreement.

The Opportunity
You're passionate about chemistry and you're a technical expert in laboratory procedures, but it's your passion for helping others deepen their understanding of the science that sets you apart. Guiding students through proper lab procedures, preparing engaging assignments, and creating an encouraging environment where students are motivated to learn is where you thrive. With your organizational skills and your ability to lead a classroom, you ensure smooth operations of lab instruction and demonstration.

If this sounds like you, we need your talents!

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 WE OFFER

Transit-accessible campuses

Hybrid work arrangements for eligible positions

Competitive salaries

Excellent Health and Dental Benefits for eligible positions

Defined-Benefit Pension Plan for eligible positions

Professional Development funding

Access to our Fitness Centres and Classes

WHAT IT TAKES

Excellent working knowledge of preventative measures required for the safe operation of a chemistry laboratory, its supplies and equipment including WHMIS .





To have working knowledge of the operation and routine maintenance of laboratory equipment and operation.

Good working knowledge of the English language (written and verbal).

A demonstrated ability to:
maintain current knowledge in the field of chemistry.

effectively demonstrate proper laboratory techniques.

communicate courteously and effectively in person, in writing, and over the telephone with students, faculty, administrators, staff and the public.

work independently with a minimum direct supervision as well as establish priorities and achieve deadlines.

Additional Information

This temporary part-time (14 hours per week) position is available starting Sept 1, 2026 to Nov 27, 2026.

Regular hours of work fall between 8 am and 6 pm, Monday to Friday, with actual schedules varying within this window. Shift days and times may change depending on the Department's need. Occasional evening and/or weekend work may be required.

The position is located at the New Westminster campus; however, the successful candidate must be available for occasional work at the Coquitlam campus.

Posting Number 02831SA Position Title Laboratory Technician II, Chemistry Anticipated Start Date 09/01/2026 End Date 11/27/2026 Needs a Criminal Records Check No

Equity Statement
Douglas College is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable learning and working setting. In support of this journey, we welcome all people to apply, including people from groups that are experiencing inequity, including, but not limited, to Indigenous Peoples, racialized or persons of colour, persons with mental or physical disabilities, persons who identify as women, and/or persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and persons of all faith identities, age, marital status, and parental status.

Important Note
Qualified internal applicants must apply by August 19, 2026 to be given first consideration.

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📌 Laboratory Technician II, Chemistry (British Columbia)
🏢 Douglas College
📍 British Columbia