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 solid industry and community partnerships, KPU prepares students for meaningful futures.

We are honoured to carry the name of the Kwantlen First Nation and are committed to equity, inclusion, reconciliation, and respectful relationships.

Salary Information: 14 - BCGEU Pay Grid - $34.78 to $38.87 per hour Employment Type: Temporary Full Time Travel Frequency: Occasional travel between campuses is required.

Employee Group: Support Staff (BC General Employees Union) Days of Work (BCGEU): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday We are currently seeking a Research Facilitator to join our Office of Research and Innovation team. The Office of Research Services (ORS) supports the academic research mission of Kwantlen Polytechnic University, and is responsible for the oversight of all scholarly research activities at KPU, providing assistance and services to all employees and students engaged in research, scholarly activity and creative achievement. As an integral member of the ORS team, the Research Facilitator is responsible for working with research active scholars: to help establish research agendas and build scholarly portfolios; to support research clusters (Institutes or Centres); and to design and facilitate creative approaches and knowledge mobilization strategies to promote KPU research and scholarly activity.

The incumbent will liaise with internal and external communities of interest to support researchers with proposal development, source funding and knowledge transfer. This is a temporary full-time position with a term of approximately two years.



A doctorate degree or an equivalent combination of a Master’s degree, training and experience.

Previous experience as a researcher in university environment, government projects or agencies is highly desirable. Knowledge of University research and research resources and procedures is an asset. Expert knowledge of Tri-Agency and other funding opportunities, policies, program requirements and application procedures.

Thorough understanding of research processes across different disciplines. Strong computer skills, including the ability to work with a broad range of internal and external information system tools. Highly motivated and creative to meet the challenges within a complex and evolving university environment.

Ability to liaise effectively and diplomatically with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders and to advocate on behalf of the University and its research community. As per the KPU-BCGEU Collective Agreement, qualified internal applicants within the BCGEU bargaining unit are given first consideration in filling this position. 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.

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📌 Research Facilitator (part-time) (Vancouver)
🏢 Kwantlen Polytechnic University
📍 Vancouver