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The School of University Arts and Sciences invites applications for a combined Physics and Chemistry Lab faculty assistant. The successful candidate will support student learning by assisting faculty, by setting up and taking down physics labs (primary role), and by setting up and taking down certain chemistry labs (secondary role). This is a short-term, part-time position at the Castlegar campus.
Subdepartment
School of University Arts and Sciences
Recruitment Type
Internal / External
Appointment Type
Short-Term
Desired Start Date
10/08/2026
End Date (if applicable)
29/04/2027
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Coordinate the setting up, delivery, and taking down of labs with Physics faculty (primary role)
- Coordinate the setting up, delivery, and taking down of labs with Chemistry faculty and with the primary Chemistry faculty assistant (secondary role)
- Assist faculty during labs
- Prepare demonstration and lab materials for lab instruction and experiments
- Demonstrate and enforce safe lab practices and policies
- Organize and maintain lab supplies, equipment, chemicals and safety data sheets
- Coordinate with college staff the purchasing and receiving of supplies and equipment
- Maintain an up-to-date account of expenditures on lab materials and equipment
- Ensure that chemicals and hazardous materials are stored and disposed according to WHMIS regulations
- Perform other duties assigned by the School Chair
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Knowledge of safe lab practices
- Ability to maintain and operate lab equipment, and handle materials safely
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
- Willingness to contribute to School and/or College initiatives
Education and Experience
- Minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics or a related discipline
- Demonstrated successful work experience in a science laboratory
- Previous Faculty Assistant experience at a post-secondary institution is an asset
Training to take place in August.
This is a short-term, part-time (55%) position commencing August 10, 2026 and ending April 29, 2027. Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Selkirk College Faculty Association Collective Agreement. The salary range is $2,167.31 to $3,473.00 bi-weekly (at 100% appointment) and is based on qualifications and experience.
We encourage applications from members of groups that have been or are currently marginalized on any grounds, including those enumerated under the BC Human Rights Code. Selkirk College supports applicants with disabilities and will accommodate a candidate’s accessibility needs during the recruitment process in accordance with the BC Human Rights Code and the Accessible British Columbia Act. If you need any adjustments to participate as a candidate in the recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected].
Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada to accept a job offer. Permanent jobs are open to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, unless otherwise stated in the posting. Candidates with a valid work permit may be eligible for temporary work over the duration of their work permit.
Selkirk College appreciates the interest of all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Interested and qualified applicants are invited to apply with their chronological resume (along with cover letter and supporting documentation including diplomas and transcripts) by end of day on the closing date.
