Student Assistant, Communications
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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. Fall 2025
2. Winter 2026
3. Summer 2026
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
JOB OPPORTUNITY
Position Information
Location New Westminster/Coquitlam Campus
Salary Range $18.42/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 Student Assistant
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 The Student Assistant, Communications will work closely with Communications Officer, Current Students to assist in creating various forms of content including, social media posts, newsletters and printed materials. The ideal candidate will also assist the Student Life team at various events hosted throughout the semester.
Responsibilities
Assists with putting together timely and original Student Affairs content
Assists with creating a social media plan each semester for the Student
Life Instagram
Takes photos and videos at Student Affairs events
Coordinates social media interviews with students and staff at Student
Affairs events
Assists with writing copy for the Current Student Newsletter
Supports the Communications Officer, Current Students on various project
To Be Successful in this Role You Will Need
Experience creating Instagram grid posts, stories and reels
Experience using Canva
Interested in photography and videography
Comfortable being behind and in front of the camera
Strong public speaking skills
Strong copywriting skills
Involved in the Douglas College community
Able to work independently and meet deadlines
Domestic students must meet ONE of the following criteria, to be eligible to
work as a Student Assistant/Student Research Assistant:
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
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
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
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:
The international student is enrolled in full-time studies at Douglas College, throughout the academic year; OR
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 Campus. Hours of work: up to a maximum of 20 hours/week. The work terms for this position are:
1. Fall Semester 2026 – September 8, 2026 – December 19, 20262. Winter
Semester 2027 – January 4, 2027 – April 23, 20273. Summer Semester 2027 – May
10, 2027 – August 21, 2027
Posting Number 02584SA
Position Title Student Assistant, Communications
Anticipated Start Date 09/08/2026
End Date
Needs a Criminal Records Check No
How To Apply
Open Date 08/25/2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Maximum Number of References
Minimum Number of References
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: (Fall 2026 or Winter 2027 or Summer 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 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.
Supplemental Questions
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How did you first find out about this employment opportunity?
Douglas College Careers Site
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
If you are not a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident, 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)
Being eligible to work please indicate the work terms you are applying for: Fall, Winter, Summer or combination of the above.
(Open Ended Question)
Please confirm that you will maintain residency in the Lower Mainland for the duration of your employment.
Yes, I confirm
No, I am not able to meet this requirement
Employees are required to report to the college in person, promptly and reliably, as required by their position. To meet this obligation, they must reside within a commutable distance to the college for the duration of their employment. Please confirm that you can fulfill this requirement.
Yes, I can fulfill this requirement
No, I cannot fulfill this requirement
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