International Student Consultant

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Competition ID:

4373

Internal Closing Date:

November 5, 2025

External Closing Date:

November 5, 2025

# of Openings:

1

• Salary Information:

Casual Employee - Hourly Rate

Employment Type:

On-Call

Workplace Type:

Hybrid

Travel Frequency:

Occasional travel between campuses is required.

Employee Group:

Casual Employee

Days of Work (BCGEU):

Hours of Work (BCGEU):

Hours per Week (BCGEU):

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
This role is supervised by Tara Lyons, department of Criminology.

SUMMARY
The employee will be on call as an advisor to the research team. They will shape aspects of the community-based research project, Walk With Me - KPU, in coordination with the project team.
This is a on-call position on a 6-month-long contract with possibility of extension. The position is a waged position and pays $50.00 per hour, with Mandatory Employment Related Costs deducted, and Vacation Pay added.
We welcome applications from KPU students and alumni, particularly those with international student experience.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
You may be responsible for any or all of the following:

• Attend Research Team Meetings: Attend regular research team meetings, including weekly meetings with the Walk With Me - KPU working group. Contribute to conversations pertaining to involving a diverse range of students in the project.
• Participant Recruitment: Assist in the recruitment of research participants, which may involve reaching out to potential participants, distributing recruitment materials, etc. This position will work to build relationships with diverse student communities on-campus.
• Attend Data Collection Events: Support research sessions, including working with the Walk With Me team and Tara Lyons to host, set-up space and conduct research, which happens largely in a circle format. Help ensure all students are supported.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working with people who use drugs preferred
• Experience working with International Students and/or the South Asian community in Surrey
• Ability to provide feedback on cultural needs of students prior to and during data collection.
• Excellent time management skills to meet project deadlines and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Proven ability to adapt to changes in the work environment, manage competing demands and dealing with change, delays or unexpected events, keeping constant sight of the overall objectives.
• Strong interpersonal skills including teamwork, critical thinking, and problem solving.
• Proven ability to recognize and maintain highest levels of confidentiality.
• Ability to maintain poise and professionalism in all types of situations.

SALARY INFORMATION
Anticipated hourly pay rate: $50.00

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.

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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

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.