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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 2024
2. Fall 2024
3. Winter 2025

- 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

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title Peer Tutor
Posting Number 02136SA
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 05/06/2024
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. 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 2024: May 6, 2024 – August 18, 2024
2. Fall 2024: September 3, 2024 – December 15, 2024
3. Winter 2025: January 6, 2025 – April 30, 2025

Please note that the Fall 2024 and Winter 2025 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
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 02/27/2024
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 2024
2. Fall 2024
3. Winter 2025

- 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

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://www.douglascollegecareers.ca/postings/11969

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. * Please indicate if you are international or domestic student.
    • International Student
    • Domestic Student
  3. * Do you currently have a valid Canadian work permit?
    • Yes
    • No
    • Not Applicable
  4. * 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)

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

    (Open Ended Question)

  6. * Being eligible to work please indicate the work terms you are applying for: Summer, Fall, Winter, or combination of the above. (i.e. I can work for Summer 2024, Fall 2024, and Winter 2025, etc.) *Please note that applicants who can work for 2 semesters or more will be prioritized.

    (Open Ended Question)

  7. * Please indicate the number of hours you would like to work each week (up to a maximum of 20 hours per week); work between 8-20 hours per week.

    (Open Ended Question)

  8. * When will be the last semester you expect to complete your course(s) at Douglas College or at another accredited public post-secondary institution in B.C.? (i.e. Summer/Fall/Winter 2026)

    (Open Ended Question)

  9. * Are you interested in working every term as long as you are a student? If not, what is the last term you would be interested in working?

    (Open Ended Question)

  10. * What type of tutor are you applying to be? (The following lists are minimum requirements; being able to tutor more courses whether inside or outside of your main subject area is an asset.)
    • Writing Tutor: Strong writing skills (ENGL 1130 and other writing courses)
    • Accounting: ACCT 1110 and ACCT 1210; or ACCT 1235 
    • Anatomy and Physiology: BIOL 1103/1105/1109 and BIOL 1203/1205/1209 
    • Commerce and Business: ACCT 3008 or BUSN 1210 or BUSN 2429 or ECON 1150 or FINC 1231 (at least two) 
    • Computing Science: CMPT 1105/1109 and MATH 1130 
    • Computing Studies and Information Systems: CSIS 1175 
    • General Science: BIOL 1110 or CHEM 1110 or PHYS 1110 (at least two) 
    • Geography: GEOG 1110 and GEOG 1120 
    • Modern Languages: Recommendation from the Modern Languages Department Chair 
    • Music: Recommendation from the Music Department Chair 
    • Nursing: Enrollment in the Nursing or Psych Nursing Program 
    • Psychology: PSYC 1100, PSYC 1200, and PSYC 2300 
  11. * 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