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.

As an open-access university, KPU is powered by the people who live and work here. We are honour’d to carry the name of the Kwantlen First Nation and are committed to equity, inclusion, reconciliation, and respectful relationships. We invite you to explore your next career opportunity at KPU and discover how your work can contribute to a university where thought truly meets action.

Salary Information: 10 - BCGEU Pay Grid - $31.16 to $34.78 per hour Employment Type: Temporary Part Time Workplace Type: In office Travel Frequency: Occasional travel between campuses is required.

Employee Group: Support Staff (BC General Employees Union) We are currently seeking a Recreation Programs Assistant to join our Sport & Recreation team. Supervises sport, recreation and intramural programs and events that promote an active and healthy campus, in addition to providing supervision of facilities and administrative assistance in support of the Sport & Recreation department.

Education And Experience University diploma in Recreation or relevant discipline. A minimum of one year of recent related recreation programming experience. De-escalation Training is an asset. Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Demonstrated experience with recreation or sport event programming,



organizing and implementing activities, preferably with adults or young adults. Administrative experience and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and recreation management software. work independently, establish own priorities and meet deadlines with minimal supervision. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with, and provide customer service to, all internal and external partners.

Demonstrated experience with mediation; Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal and customer service and problem-solving skills. Ability to travel between campuses is required. 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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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.

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