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Douglas College

Laboratory Technician IV, Geography

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Location New Westminster/Coquitlam Campus Salary Range
$58,304 to $65,630 annually. Salary scale and wage increments are in accordance with the Collective Agreement
The Opportunity
The Lab Technician IV contributes to the success of Douglas College and its community of learners by providing laboratory instruction, evaluation and supervision of students in the geography laboratory including preparation of materials for use in the laboratory. The Lab Technician IV also provides exceptional client-centred service on a consistent basis to all stakeholder groups.
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 arrangements for 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

    • Bachelor's Degree in Geography (Physical Geography preferred) from a recognized post-secondary educational institution.
    • Excellent working knowledge of the operation and routine maintenance of laboratory and field equipment and apparatus together with a good working knowledge of safety measures related to the operation of an Open Geography Laboratory.
    • Demonstrated ability to engage with students and accurately explain geographic concepts including working with quantitative data and equations.
    • Ability to function effectively in field conditions, including transporting, setting up and using field equipment.
    • Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimum direct supervision as well as establish priorities and achieve deadlines.
    • Proficiency with computers and geography-related software (MS Excel, ArcGIS).
    • Current drone pilot certificate and experience are assets.
This position has been submitted for review. Additional information may be available to short-listed applicants at the time of the interview.

For Full Job Description, click here.
Additional Information

    • This full-time, regular position is available starting September 21, 2026.
    • Hours of work will typically be scheduled Monday to Friday, between 7:30 am and 10:30 pm.
    • This position is required to work a flexible schedule based on operational needs
    • Shift days and times may change depending on operational needs
    • Evening and occasional weekend work may be required.
    • The position is located at the New Westminster campus; and will be required to work at all Douglas College campuses and offsite locations
    • Douglas College is committed to supporting a healthy work/life balance for employees.
Posting Number 02846SA Position Title Laboratory Technician IV, Geography Anticipated Start Date 09/21/2026 End Date Needs a Criminal Records Check No

How To Apply

Open Date 08/20/2026 Close Date 08/27/2026 Open Until Filled No 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
Qualified internal applicants must apply by August 27, 2026 to be given first consideration. Click the link at the top of this page to apply directly to this posting.

About Douglas College

Douglas College is one of the largest colleges in British Columbia, offering a variety of bachelor's degrees, diplomas, university transfer options, career training programs and much more. We have campuses in New Westminster and Coquitlam as well as a training centre in Surrey and are home to more than 14,000 credit students each year as well as an additional 20,000 who take non-credit programs. If you want to do what you love and be good at it, Douglas College is the place for you.

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Education

Company Size

1001-5000 employees

Application closing date is 2026-10-20

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