Horticulture Technician Assistant (Horticulture)

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: 4481Internal Closing Date:13 February 2026External Closing Date:Open Until Filled# of Openings:4*Salary Information:2 - BCGEU Pay Grid - $25.63 to $27.91 per hourEmployment Type:Temporary Full TimeWorkplace Type:On-SiteTravel Frequency:Employee Group:Support Staff (BC General Employees Union)Days of Work (BCGEU):Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Flex Hours RequiredHours of Work (BCGEU):8-9am 4-5pmHours per Week (BCGEU):35

We are currently seeking a Horticulture Technician Assistant to join the Faculty of Science.

Job Overview

This position provides support and assistance to the Instructional Associates with the overall operation of the Horticulture Field Lab or Sustainable Agriculture Research and Teaching Farms (including facility and equipment operation and maintenance, stock inventory, and general upkeep of the grounds and crops.

Education and Experience

• Completion of at least three KPU Horticulture courses: HORT 1193, HORT 1293, HORT 1132, HORT 1124, HORT 1217, HORT 1102, HORT 1104
• Equivalent transfer courses from other institutions or equivalent experience; however, preference will be given to KPU students

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Basic working knowledge of crop production areas and activities
• Physical fitness sufficient for moderate manual labour (lifting, climbing, disassembly of machines).
• Must be a self-starter
• Must be able to work independently
• Must own steel toed boots, rain gear
• Knowledge of WHMIS and safe work procedures for horticulture.
• Must be highly motivated, detail oriented, and have good organization, able to prioritize task and efficiently accomplish goals and objectives with minimum supervision
• Physical fitness sufficient for moderate manual labour (lifting, climbing, disassembly of machines). Physical requirements include lifting products and materials with a maximum weight of 50 pounds

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Salary Information

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 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.