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 strong 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.

Casual

Employee - Hourly Rate Workplace Type: In office Travel Frequency: Occasional travel between campuses is required.

Employee Group: Casual Employee KPU Creative Lab, Faculty of Arts EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Casual Employee The Faculty of Arts invites applications from the KPU Entertainment Arts Alumni or current Entertainment Arts students for 1-4 positions as Artist in Residence. These residencies will work on projects initiated by KPU groups the KPU Creative Lab and collaborate with current Entertainment Arts students in creating content to develop, promote, and communicate the identified projects led by faculty. They will help contribute materials and assets to projects, attend meetings, and complete work as assigned related to the KPU Creative Lab.

Working schedules for the Artist(s) in Residence may be flexible over the course of the project durations. Attend weekly planning sessions with the faculty project lead as required Assist and elicit support from members to scope, plan,



and execute their projects Work on assigned topics and tasks within the scope of the projects Provide/receive feedback to and from their project members Adhere to the Policies and Procedures of the university Establish and maintain effective relationships with administrators, peers, support staff, students and the community at large 3D Animation/3D Modelling ~ VFX ~ Game Development Graduated or current student from KPU Entertainment Arts Advanced VFX Program, Advanced 3D Animation and 3D Modelling Program, or Game Development Program Ability to interpret and apply university, government, agency and departmental policies, procedures, and guidelines Anticipated hourly pay rate: $45.00 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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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.

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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.

📌 Artist in Residence - Competition ID: 4744 (Vancouver)
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