$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 biology 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.

WHO WE ARE

Do what you love. Be valuable 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

We offer the opportunity to do what you do best in an inclusive, collaborative and collegial environment. At Douglas, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth, and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace.

- Transit-accessible campuses
- Hybrid work arrangements for eligible positions
- Excellent Health and Dental Benefits for eligible positions
- Defined-Benefit Pension Plan for eligible positions
- Professional Development opportunities
- Access to our Fitness Centres and Classes

- Good working knowledge of the English language (written and verbal).
- Excellent working knowledge of safety measures related to the operation of a biology laboratory, including WHMIS regulations.




- Demonstrated ability to communicate courteously and effectively in person, in writing, and over the telephone with students, faculty, administrators, staff and the public.
- Ability to maintain current knowledge in the field of Biology.
- Proven ability to effectively demonstrate proper laboratory techniques.

- This temporary part-time (24 hours per week) position is available starting August 31, 2026 to December 31, 2026.
- Regular hours of work are Monday – Friday, exact hours per day TBD. Hours may be increased on a per semester basis depending on operational needs. 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, successful candidate must be available for occasional work at the Coquitlam campus. Douglas College is committed to supporting a healthy work/life balance for employees.

Posting Number

02833SA

Position Title

Laboratory Technician, Biology

Anticipated Start Date

08/31/2026

End Date

12/31/2026

Needs a Criminal Records Check

No

Open Date

08/13/2026

Close Date

08/20/2026

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

Equity Statement

Douglas College is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable learning and working environment. 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.

Supplemental Questions

- * How did you first find out about this employment opportunity?
- Douglas College Careers Site
- LinkedIn
- Indeed
- Social Media (Facebook, Instagram)
- Personal Referral
- Agency Referral
- Professional Association Website
- Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICAN)
- Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT)
- Douglas College CareerHUB
- Career Fair or Other Hiring Event
- Other
- Glassdoor

- * Are you a current or former Douglas College employee/student?

- Current employee
- Former employee
- Current student
- Former student
- None of the above

- * If you are a current/former employee/student, enter your ID number. (Type in N/A if not applicable.)

(Open Ended Question)

- * If you are not a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident, do you currently have a valid Canadian work permit?

- Yes
- No
- Not Applicable

- * If you have a valid Canadian work permit, please indicate expiry date and the type of work permit you hold. (Type N/A if not applicable).

(Open Ended Question)

- * If you are a regular or auxiliary staff member of the College, are you currently on your probation/trial period at the College? Please note that Article 28.5 (a) of the Collective Agreement (BCGEU) states - "...regular employees shall not be eligible to apply for another regular posted position within their initial probation period...", and Article 28.5 (b) states - "...employees shall not be eligible to apply for another posted position within their trial period unless the posted position constitutes a promotion or results in a change from auxiliary to regular status...".

- Yes
- No
- Not an employee

- * Employees are required to report to the college in person, promptly and reliably, as required by their position. To meet this obligation, they must reside within a commutable distance to the college for the duration of their employment. Please confirm that you can fulfill this requirement.

- Yes, I can fulfill this requirement
- No, I cannot fulfill this requirement

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📌 Laboratory Technician, Biology (Coquitlam)
🏢 Douglas College
📍 Coquitlam