Douglas College
Lecturer Position

Peer Tutor

Deadline
Mar 05, 2027
Closing in 137 days
Location
N/A
Canada
Employment
None
Part time
Reference
N/A
Posted Sep 08, 2026
Offered salary$19.53/hour

About the role

Peer Tutor Bookmark this Posting Print Preview Apply for this Job Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Please include the following:

- Douglas College Student ID number or indicate if you are enrolled in another accredited public post-secondary institution in B.C.

- Domestic or International student status

- Being eligible to work please indicate the work terms you are applying for:

1. Summer 2026: May 4, 2026 – August 16, 2026 2. Fall 2026: September 7, 2026 – December 19, 2026 3. Winter 2027: January 1, 2027 – April 23, 2027

- If selected for an interview please bring one of the following:

1. Proof of enrollment for work term from Douglas College OR

2. Proof of enrollment for work term from another post-secondary institution OR

3. Domestic students only: proof of registration for the term immediately preceding the work term and indication of intention to enroll at the college in the term immediately following the work term

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Position Information

Location New Westminster/Coquitlam Campus

Salary Range $19.53/hour The Opportunity You're driven and eager to delve into career exploration while enriching your educational journey. As a student yourself, you bring a unique perspective and valuable insights to ensuring other students are supported at the College. Whether it's working alongside faculty, employees, and staff, or assisting your student peers, collaborating with diverse groups comes easily to you.

If this sounds like you, we need your talents! Apply to the Peer Tutor position, and gain real-world knowledge, while creating meaningful career connections. 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 environment. 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 arrangementsfor eligible positions
  • Competitive salaries
  • Excellent Health and Dental Benefits for eligible positions
  • Defined-Benefit Pension Plan for eligible positions
  • Professional Development opportunities
  • Access to our Fitness Centres and Classes
  • For more benefits information,click here! WHAT IT TAKES Peer tutors are students who have been successful in their courses. They receive training to help students develop appropriate academic skills for the courses they tutor (such as writing, computer and math skills, study skills, and understanding of course content).

    Responsibilities

  • Work with students to help them develop academic success strategies for writing, communication, course content, computer skills, and study skills.
  • Engage in continuous professional development and training (leading to professional certification from the College Reading and Learning Association).
  • Other responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, helping students schedule appointments, referring students to other resources, conducting workshops, assisting with marketing activities, and serving on internal committees.
  • To Be Successful in this Role You Will Need

  • At least one of the following: “B” or better in subject content being tutored, or documented experience equivalent to grade of a “B” or better in subject content being tutored.
  • Work with students to help them develop academic success strategies for writing, communication, course content, computer skills, and study skills.
  • Engage in continuous professional development and training (leading to professional certification from the College Reading and Learning Association).
  • Other responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, helping students schedule appointments, referring students to other resources, conducting workshops, assisting with marketing activities, and serving on internal committees.
  • High emotional intelligence
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to take initiative and exercise critical thinking
  • Willingness to engage in training activities
  • Ability to follow ethical practices and internal procedures
  • Experience working with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Office365
  • If contacted for interview: Written recommendation by a content and/or skill instructor required, and two writing samples required for writing tutors
  • Additional requirements may apply. Please see: https: // library.douglascollege.ca/learningcentre/tutor
  • Domestic students must meet ONE of the following criteria, to be eligible to work as a Student Assistant/Student Research Assistant:

    1. The domestic student must be enrolled in, and maintain, a minimum of one or more (3 credit) courses at Douglas College throughout the work term; OR 2. The domestic student must have been enrolled in, and maintained, a minimum of one or more (3 credit) courses at Douglas College in the term immediately preceding the work term and has indicated an intention to enroll at the college in the term immediately following the work term; OR 3. The domestic student must be enrolled in, and maintain a minimum of two or more (3 credit) courses at another accredited public post-secondary institution in B.C. throughout the work term; OR 4. The domestic student must have been enrolled in, and maintained, a minimum of two or more (3 credit) courses at another accredited public post- secondary institution in B.C. in the term immediately preceding the work term and has indicated an intention to enroll at the institution in the term immediately following the work term.

    International students must meet ONE of the following criteria, to be eligible to work as a Student Assistant/Student Research Assistant:

    1. The international student is enrolled in full-time studies at Douglas College, throughout the academic year; OR 2. The international student, who is not a Douglas College student, but is an international student at another accredited public post-secondary institution in B.C., has a valid Study Permit that has the notation – “May accept employment on or off campus if meeting eligibility criteria as per R186 (F), (V) or (W). Must cease working if no longer meeting these criteria.” Proof of enrollment in full-time studies from the other post-secondary institution is required.

    An original copy of a Social Insurance Number ( SIN) and an original Study Permit are required by law before commencing work at Douglas College. Qualified Douglas College students meeting the above criteria will be given first preference over students of other qualifying institutions. Additional Information The position is located at the New Westminster and Coquitlam Campus. Hours of work: up to a maximum of 20 hours/week; maximum of 6 hours/day. The work terms for this position are:

    1. Summer 2026: May 4, 2026 – August 16, 2026 2. Fall 2026: September 7, 2026 – December 19, 2026 3. Winter 2027: January 1, 2027 – April 23, 2027 Posting Number 02706SA Position Title Peer Tutor Anticipated Start Date 05/04/2026 End Date Needs a Criminal Records Check No

    How To Apply

    Open Date 02/13/2026

    Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Maximum Number of References 3 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. Important Note Click the link at the top of this page to apply directly to this posting. Please include the following:

  • Douglas College Student ID number or indicate if you are enrolled in another accredited public post-secondary institution in B.C.
  • Domestic or International student status
  • Being eligible to work please indicate the work terms you are applying for: (Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Winter 2027) ).
  • If selected for an interview, please bring one of the following:

  • Proof of enrollment for work term from Douglas College OR
  • Proof of enrollment for work term from another post-secondary institution OR
  • Domestic students only: proof of registration for the term immediately preceding the work term and indication of intention to enroll at the college in the term immediately following the work term OR
  • The domestic student must have been enrolled in, and maintained, a minimum of two or more (3 credit) courses at another accreditedpublic post- secondary institution in B.C. in the term immediately preceding the work term and has indicated an intention to enroll at the institution in the term immediately following the work term.
  • Supplemental Questions

    Required fields are indicated with an asterisk ().

  • How did you first find out about this employment opportunity?
  • Douglas College's Applicant Portal
  • LinkedIn
  • Indeed
  • Social Media (Facebook/Instagram)
  • Personal Referral
  • Agency Referral
  • Professional Association Website
  • Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICAN)
  • Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT)
  • Douglas College CareerHUB
  • Career Fair or Other Hiring Event
  • Other
  • Glassdoor
  • Please indicate if you are international or domestic student.
  • International Student
  • Domestic Student
  • 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 current/former employee/student, enter your ID number. (Type in N/A if not applicable.)
  • (Open Ended Question)

  • Being eligible to work please indicate the work terms you are applying for: Summer, Fall, Winter, or combination of the above. (i.e. I can work for Summer 2026, Fall 2026, and Winter 2027, etc.) Please note that applicants who can work for 2 semesters or more will be prioritized".
  • (Open Ended Question)

  • Please indicate the number of hours you would like to work each week (up to a maximum of 20 hours per week); work between 8-20 hours per week.
  • (Open Ended Question)

  • When will be the last semester you expect to complete your course(s) at Douglas College or at another accredited public post-secondary institution in B.C.? (i.e. Summer/Fall/Winter 2028)
  • (Open Ended Question)

  • Are you interested in working every term as long as you are a student? If not, what is the last term you would be interested in working?
  • (Open Ended Question)

  • What type of tutor are you applying to be? (The following lists are minimum requirements; being able to tutor more courses whether inside or outside of your main subject area is an asset.) Check boxes questions.
  • Writing Tutor: Strong writing skills (ENGL 1130 or CMNS 1115; and other writing courses)
  • Accounting: ACCT 1110 and ACCT 1210; or ACCT 1235
  • Anatomy and Physiology: BIOL 1103/1105/1109 and BIOL 1203/1205/1209
  • Commerce and Business: ACCT 3008 or BUSN 1210 or BUSN 2429 or ECON 1150 or FINC 1231 (at least two)
  • Computing Science: CMPT 1105/1109 and MATH 1130
  • Computing Studies and Information Systems: CSIS 1175
  • General Science: BIOL 1110 or CHEM 1110 or PHYS 1110 (at least two)
  • Music: Recommendation from the Music Department Chair
  • Nursing: Enrollment in the Nursing or Psych Nursing Program
  • Psychology: PSYC 1100, PSYC 1200, and PSYC 2300
  • What other courses in addition to the required courses listed in question 10 that you have received a “B”, or better would you be interested / comfortable tutoring? Please list below:
  • (Open Ended Question)

  • Of the courses you have received B grades for in your transcript, are there any that you would not be comfortable tutoring?
  • (Open Ended Question)

    Documents Needed to Apply

    Required Documents

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter
  • Transcripts and/or Credentials
  • Optional Documents

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