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Peer Tutor

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Please include the following:
- Douglas College Student ID number or indicate if you are enrolled in another accredited public post-secondary institution in B.C.

- Domestic or International student status

- Being eligible to work please indicate the work terms you are applying for:
1. Summer 2023
2. Fall 2023
3. Winter 2024

- If selected for an interview please bring one of the following:
1. Proof of enrollment for work term from Douglas College OR
2. Proof of enrollment for work term from another post-secondary institution OR
3. Domestic students only: proof of registration for the term immediately preceding the work term and indication of intention to enroll at the college in the term immediately following the work term

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title Peer Tutor
Posting Number 01790SA
Location New Westminster/Coquitlam Campus
Grade or Pay Level SA - Pay Level II
Salary Range $18.95/hour
Position Type Student Assistant
Posting Type Internal/External
Regular/Temporary Temporary
Employment Type Part-Time
Posting Category Student Assistants
Start Date 05/08/2023
End Date
Day of the Week Other - See Work Arrangements
Shift N/A
Work Arrangements
The position is located at the New Westminster and Coquitlam Campus. A hybrid work from home arrangement may be considered. Hours of work: up to a maximum of 20 hours/week; maximum of 6 hours/day. The work terms for this position are:

1. Summer 2023: May 8, 2023 – August 19, 2023
2. Fall 2023: September 5, 2023 – December 17, 2023
3. Winter 2024: January 3, 2024 – April 24, 2024

Please note that the Fall 2023 and Winter 2024 dates are subject to change.
What Douglas Offers
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 colleges even better.
The Role
Peer tutors are students who have been successful in their courses. They receive training to help students develop appropriate academic skills for the courses they tutor (such as writing, computer and math skills, study skills, and understanding of course content).
Responsibilities
  • Work with students to help them develop academic success strategies for writing, communication, course content, computer skills, and study skills.
  • Engage in continuous professional development and training (leading to professional certification from the College Reading and Learning Association).
  • Other responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, helping students schedule appointments, referring students to other resources, conducting workshops, assisting with marketing activities, and serving on internal committees.
To Be Successful in this Role You Will Need
  • High emotional intelligence
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to take initiative and exercise critical thinking
  • Willingness to engage in training activities
  • Ability to follow ethical practices and internal procedures
  • Experience working with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Office365 – “B” average or better, with the equivalent of at least one semester (9 credits at Douglas College) of course work completed.
  • At least one of the following: “B” or better in subject content being tutored, or documented experience equivalent to grade of a “B” or better in subject content being tutored.
  • If contacted for interview: Written recommendation by a content and/or skill instructor required, and two writing samples required for writing tutors
  • Additional requirements may apply. Please see: https://library.douglascollege.ca/learningcentre/tutor



Domestic students must meet ONE of the following criteria, to be eligible to work as a Student Assistant/Student Research Assistant:
1. The domestic student must be enrolled in, and maintain, a minimum of one or more (3 credit) courses at Douglas College throughout the work term; OR
2. The domestic student must have been enrolled in, and maintained, a minimum of one or more (3 credit) courses at Douglas College in the term immediately preceding the work term and has indicated an intention to enroll at the college in the term immediately following the work term; OR
3. The domestic student must be enrolled in, and maintain a minimum of two or more (3 credit) courses at another accredited public post-secondary institution in B.C. throughout the work term; OR
4. The domestic student must have been enrolled in, and maintained, a minimum of two or more (3 credit) courses at another accredited public post-secondary institution in B.C. in the term immediately preceding the work term and has indicated an intention to enroll at the institution in the term immediately following the work term.

International students must meet ONE of the following criteria, to be eligible to work as a Student Assistant/Student Research Assistant:

1. The international student is enrolled in full-time studies at Douglas College, throughout the academic year; OR
2. The international student, who is not a Douglas College student, but is an international student at another accredited public post-secondary institution in B.C., has a valid Study Permit that has the notation – “May accept employment on or off campus if meeting eligibility criteria as per R186 (F), (V) or (W). Must cease working if no longer meeting these criteria.” Proof of enrollment in full-time studies from the other post-secondary institution is required.

An original copy of a Social Insurance Number (SIN) and an original Study Permit are required by law before commencing work at Douglas College.

Qualified Douglas College students meeting the above criteria will be given first preference over students of other qualifying institutions.
Link to Full Position Profile
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.
Needs a Criminal Records Check No
Posting Detail Information

Open Date 02/28/2022
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant
Please include the following:
- Douglas College Student ID number or indicate if you are enrolled in another accredited public post-secondary institution in B.C.

- Domestic or International student status

- Being eligible to work please indicate the work terms you are applying for:
1. Summer 2023
2. Fall 2023
3. Winter 2024

- If selected for an interview please bring one of the following:
1. Proof of enrollment for work term from Douglas College OR
2. Proof of enrollment for work term from another post-secondary institution OR
3. Domestic students only: proof of registration for the term immediately preceding the work term and indication of intention to enroll at the college in the term immediately following the work term
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://www.douglascollegecareers.ca/postings/10461

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * How did you first find out about this employment opportunity?
    • Douglas College's Applicant Portal
    • LinkedIn
    • Indeed
    • Social Media (Facebook/Instagram)
    • Personal Referral
    • Agency Referral
    • Professional Association Website
    • Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICAN)
    • Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT)
    • Douglas College CareerHUB
    • Career Fair or Other Hiring Event
    • Other
    • Glassdoor
  2. * Do you currently have a valid Canadian work permit?
    • Yes
    • No
    • Not Applicable
  3. * If you have a valid Canadian work permit, please indicate expiry date and the type of work permit you hold. (Type N/A if not applicable).

    (Open Ended Question)

  4. * If you are a current/former employee/student, enter your ID number. (Type in N/A if not applicable.)

    (Open Ended Question)

  5. * Being eligible to work please indicate the work terms you are applying for: Fall, Winter, Summer or combination of the above.

    (Open Ended Question)

  6. * Please indicate the number of hours you would like to work each week (up to a maximum of 20 hours).

    (Open Ended Question)

  7. * When do you expect to complete your studies (at Douglas College or at another post-secondary institution)?

    (Open Ended Question)

  8. * What type of tutor are you applying to be?
    • Writing tutor
    • Content Tutor - Anatomy and Physiology
    • Content Tutor - Science and Math
    • Content Tutor - Geography
    • Content Tutor - Commerce and Business
    • Content Tutor - Computer Skills
    • Content Tutor - Psychology and Statistics
    • Content Tutor - Philosophy
    • Content Tutor - Criminology or Sociology
    • Content Tutor - Sport Science
    • Content Tutor - Languages
    • Content Tutor - Nursing or Psychiatric Nursing
    • Content Tutor - Music
    • Content Tutor - Applied Community Studies
  9. * Of the courses you have received B grades for in your transcript, are there any that you would not be comfortable tutoring?

    (Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
  3. Transcripts and/or Credentials
Optional Documents