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.

Competition ID: 4679 Internal Closing Date: July 4, 2026 External Closing Date: Open Until Filled

of Openings: 1

Salary Information: 11-5 - BCGEU Pay Grid - $34.75 to $38.50 per hour Employment Type: Temporary Part Time Workplace Type: On-Site Travel Frequency: Employee Group: Support Staff (BC General Employees Union) Days of Work (BCGEU): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Hours of Work (BCGEU): 35 Hours per Week (BCGEU): 35

We are currently seeking a Divisional Program Technician to join our Faculty of Trades and Technology team.

Job Overview

Reporting to Divisional Business Manager, this position is responsible for providing support and assistance to students and faculty in various Design programs including providing demonstrations, monitoring shop work safety, maintaining inventory and repairs of tools, and equipment and preparing materials for learning.

Education And Experience

Completion of a vocational trades program or related credential and five years related experience, preferably supporting vocational trades training programs. Experience in monitoring student activity in a shop environment, ensuring the safe handling of materials, tools and equipment.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Demonstrated experience troubleshooting hand tools and small machines. Experience with computer software applications. Competence in the following software: MS Office, MS Excel, Outlook. Extensive demonstrated experience with the safe use of machinery applicable to the trades. Demonstrated knowledge of WHMIS and WCB safe work procedures for the trades. Demonstrated working knowledge of the operation and routine maintenance of machine tools. Proven ability to organize work, multi-task and work to deadlines. Proven ability to deal effectively with others and to handle unusual or unexpected situations, including the ability to deal with hostile or upset clients.

Job Description

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As per the KPU-BCGEU Collective Agreement, qualified internal applicants within the BCGEU bargaining unit are given first consideration in filling this position. Internal applicants must apply by 11:59pm on the internal closing date in order to be considered as an internal applicant. Internal applications received after the closing date will be considered as an external applicant.

Salary Information

Salary and wage increments are in accordance with the Collective Agreement.

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, benefits 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 talentacquisition@kpu.ca.

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.