Kwantlen Polytechnic University
The KPU Civic Plaza Campus  

Recognized as one of BC's Top Employers (2023):

Here are some of the reasons why Kwantlen Polytechnic University was selected as one of BC's Top Employers (2023):

  • KPU supports employees who are new mothers with generous maternity and parental leave top-up, to 75 per cent of salary for a full year, and offers parental top-up for fathers and adoptive parents (up to 37 weeks)
  • KPU helps employees plan securely for the future with a defined benefit pension plan and retirement planning assistance -- employees may also take advantage of phased-in work options as they near retirement
  • KPU employees enjoy the perks of a campus work environment, including a cafeteria with healthy and special diet menus, outdoor sitting areas and nearby walking trails, and the university's athletic centre with a variety of instructor-led classes (bootcamp, yoga, dance, full body workout, cardio kickboxing)
Art installation at one of KPU's campuses  

Highlights

Industry Post secondary schools, university
Established in Canada 1981
Major Canadian hiring locations Surrey BC, Richmond BC, Langley BC
Full-time employees in Canada 1,340
Part-time employees in Canada 1,134
Average age of employees in Canada 44 years
Longest serving employee 47 years
Benefits note KPU has multiple employee groups, the following programs and policies may vary by position
Flexible work options flexible work hours, 35-hour work week (with full pay), shortened work week (fewer hours with less pay), compressed work week, telecommuting, earned days off program
Long-term savings defined-benefit (DB) pension
Health plan premium as part of the health plan, the employer pays up to 100% of the premiums
Mental health practitioner benefit up to $400 each year
Maternity top-up (mothers) up to 75% of salary for 52 weeks
Parental top-up (fathers) up to 75% of salary for 37 weeks
Adoption top-up up to 75% of salary for 37 weeks
Vacation allowance new employees receive 3 weeks of paid vacation after their first year on the job
Outside survey period outside consultant surveys are held every 24 months
Employee performance reviews employees receive individual performance reviews every 12 months
In-house training initiatives in-house training, online training, mentoring
Tuition subsidies (related to job) yes

The Career Directory

Kwantlen Polytechnic University has been selected for The Career Directory, our guide to entry-level recruitment for recent college and university graduates.
A KPU employee from the faculty of science and horticulture

Highlights for New Grads

Industry Post secondary schools, university
Full-time employees in Canada 1,000 to 2,500
Major Canadian hiring locations Surrey BC, Richmond BC, Langley BC
Student opportunities summer jobs, co-op opportunities
Training orientation program, online training, in-house training, mentoring, leadership training
Tuition subsidies (related to job) yes
Work benefits health benefits for new employees, flexible work hours, telecommuting, transit subsidies
Vacation allowance new employees receive 3 weeks of paid vacation after their first year on the job

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