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:

4592

Internal Closing Date:

Open Until Filled

External Closing Date:

Open Until Filled

# of Openings:

1

• Salary Information:

11 - BCGEU Pay Grid - $32.01 to $35.76 per hour

Employment Type:

Temporary Full Time

Workplace Type:

Hybrid

Travel Frequency:

Occasional travel between campuses is required.

Employee Group:

Support Staff (BC General Employees Union)

Days of Work (BCGEU):

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Hours of Work (BCGEU):

8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Hours per Week (BCGEU):

35

We are currently seeking a Clinical Placement Liaison to join our Faculty of Health team.

Job Overview

To provide specialized administrative support and coordinate all clinical placements for the Faculty of Health. Student Placements include individual, group and preceptorship requests.

Education and Experience

• A diploma or degree in a related area or a combination of equivalent education, training and progressively responsible administrative support experience.
• Minimum five years administrative experience in a similar position; post secondary work experience is an asset.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal, organization, planning, coordination, problem-solving and follow-up skills.
• Be able to meet and deal effectively with people of all ages and backgrounds in an information exchanging situation.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills, as well as the ability to communicate patiently and effectively with a diverse range of people.
• Initiative, self-reliance, independence and flexibility to be able to independently establish priorities for work assigned or accepted based on knowledge of policy and practices and/or an understanding of the nature of the work of the FOH, particularly the nursing programs.
• Be familiar with the use of email and voicemail systems.
• Be able to type 50 words per minute.
• Aptitude for detailed, accurate and efficient data entry.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently.
• Proven ability to meet changing priorities, multi-tasking, work to deadlines and make responsible decisions while maintaining high levels of customer service.
• Preference will be given to those with experience in a health related field.
• Preference will be given to those with recent experience (one year or less) working with HSPNet as a receiving and sending organization, Banner and SharePoint.
• Ability to respect and maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Works collaboratively in a team-based environment.
• Superior Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Superior time-management skills in coordinating placements and meeting multiple deadlines.
• Superior problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt quickly to changing work environments.

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.