$32.04 per hour (with wage increments to a max of $36.06 per hour). Salary and wage increments are in accordance with the Collective Agreement.

The Opportunity

You’re passionate about physics 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! Apply to the Laboratory Technician IV, Physics position, and join our dedicated and supportive team.

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

We offer the opportunity to do what you do best in an inclusive, collaborative and collegial workplace. 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
- Career development opportunities
- Access to our Fitness Centres and Classes
- B.Sc. in Physics from a recognized post-secondary educational institution;
- An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered
- Good working knowledge of the English language (written and verbal).




- Good working knowledge of course content; operation and routine maintenance of laboratory equipment and apparatus; up-to-date techniques pertaining to the instruction of Physics courses.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate courteously and effectively in person, in writing and over the telephone with students, faculty, administrators, staff and the public.
- This temporary part-time (minimum 6 hours per week) position to provide laboratory support for first year astronomy labs ( ASTR 1105 – Introduction to Astronomy) is available starting September 9, 2026 to December 10, 2026.
- Regular hours of work are between the hours of 4:00pm – 10:00pm. Labs will be scheduled on Wednesday and/or Thursday evenings at the New Westminster campus and specific days will be assigned based on course scheduling requirements and staff availability.
- Successful candidate must be available for occasional work at all Douglas College campuses and offsite locations.

Posting Number

Posting Number 02837SA

Position Title

Position Title Laboratory Technician IV - Physics

Anticipated Start Date

Anticipated Start Date 09/09/2026

End Date

End Date 12/10/2026

Needs a Criminal Records Check

Needs a Criminal Records Check No

Open Date

Open Date 08/17/2026

Close Date

Close Date 08/24/2026

Open Until Filled No

Open Until Filled No

Maximum Number of References

Maximum Number of References 3

Minimum Number of References

Minimum Number of References 3

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.

Qualified internal applicants must apply by August 24, 2026 to be given first consideration.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

- * How did you first find out about this employment chance?
- Douglas College Careers Site
- LinkedIn
- Indeed
- Social Media (Facebook, Instagram)
- Personal Referral

- * 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

- * Do you currently have a Masters Degree or a PhD?

- Yes - Masters Degree
- Yes - PhD
- Yes - Masters Degree & PhD
- Credential In Progress
- No

- * 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 IV - Physics (New Westminster)
🏢 Douglas College
📍 New Westminster