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 believe every employee plays a meaningful role in supporting student learning and success. We are honoured to carry the name of the Kwantlen First Nation and are committed to equity, inclusion, reconciliation, and respectful relationships.

As one of BC’s Top Employers, KPU is dedicated to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and engaged workplace where employees feel valued, connected to purpose, and empowered to make an impact.

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.

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Competition ID: 4807

Internal Closing Date: September 29, 2026

External Closing Date: September 29, 2026

# of Openings: 6

- Salary Information: Student Assistant Pay Scale

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time Workplace Type: On-Site

Travel Frequency:

Employee Group: Student Assistant

Days of Work (BCGEU):Hours of Work (BCGEU):Hours per Week (BCGEU):

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

This role reports to Instructional Associate Production / Turf / Landscape.

SUMMARY





No incumbent working with this will in any one shift, do all of these duties. This is to be used for all Student Assistants in this area, and is set up this way to ensure the incumbent gets a wide range of experience in the horticulture industry.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs record keeping functions including inventory checking, material identification, and tabulating information.

Assists in maintenance of facilities, including buildings, grounds, and equipment.

Helps maintain storage area.

Performs basic crop maintenance tasks.

Assists with disposal of crops, including contacting customers, delivery of products, and assisting customers at retail sales.

QUALIFICATIONS

Basic working knowledge of the field lab facility and activities.

Good written and oral communication skills.

Basic computer operation.

Valid class 5 driver’s licence.

Physical fitness sufficient for moderate manual labour (lifting, climbing, disassembly of machines).

This position is reserved for KPU Students only.

SALARY INFORMATION

Student Assistants are paid as per the following:

Less than one year of post-secondary (less than 30 credits) – BC Minimum Wage

One year of post-secondary (30-60 credits) – BC Minimum Wage plus 8%

With a post-secondary diploma or degree – BC Minimum Wage plus 21%





Total Rewards

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, perks may vary depending on the employee group the position belongs to and whether the position offered is temporary or part-time.

Visit https://www.kpu.ca/hr for more information on KPU’s workplace, culture and total rewards.

Note to Applicants

Kwantlen Polytechnic 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.

If there are any barriers that you are experiencing or an accommodation that we can provide to support you through the application process, please reach out to us at [email protected].

Kwantlen Polytechnic 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. For this reason, final applicants will be asked to undergo a background check.

We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with KPU. Only candidates who are legally eligible to work in Canada will be considered; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

📌 Horticulture Student Assistant (Langley)
🏢 Kwantlen Polytechnic University
📍 Langley