Student Assistant, Music Programs
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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
Winter 2027
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
JOB OPPORTUNITY
Position Information
Location New Westminster 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
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WHAT IT TAKES The Music Student Assistant will assist faculty and staff in the Music department with ensemble rehearsals, concerts, and other student activities.
Responsibilities:
Prepare rehearsal rooms prior to rehearsals, oversee the clean-up of all
stands and chairs, and ensure rehearsal rooms are locked.
Prepare scores and parts as directed by faculty
Assist with equipment inventory and management
Assist with front of house duties (i.e. greeting audiences, handing out
programs).
Assist with publicity for events
Assist backstage during recitals and concerts
Assist visiting performers (i.e. Arts in the Afternoon performers)
Other duties as requested by faculty or the Music Technician
To be Successful in this Role You Will Need:
Music Program students preferred
Experience with large musical ensembles including concert band, jazz band,
and/or choir.
Computer experience or experience with sound and recording equipment,
would be an asset.
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 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 02816SA
Position Title Student Assistant, Music Programs
Anticipated Start Date 09/08/2026
End Date
Needs a Criminal Records Check No
How To Apply
Open Date 08/07/2026
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
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
Winter 2027
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
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