Northwestern Polytechnic, Canada’s newest polytechnic, aspires to be the most entrepreneurial polytechnic in Canada by 2034. We are recruiting individuals who spark creativity, drive innovation, are highly engaged and are eager to embrace our core values: innovation & responsiveness. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit, one who is willing to turn risk into opportunity, Northwestern is your employer of choice. A recently aligned strategic plan identifies 1, 3, 5, and 10-year goals, tactics and actions that will ensure Canada’s newest polytechnic will be the most entrepreneurial in Canada.

Continuing Education

In response to regional, community and industry demand, we provide a range of customized non-credit pre-employment programming, skills development, safety training and community interest courses. A small team ensures that the offerings through Continuing Education (CE) meet the needs of students, our industry partners and our community. As a member of the Continuing Education Department you will be contributing to a team of goal-orientated, innovative and passionate individuals with a shared focus on delivering exceptional service.

The Role

Courses are offered across the college service region at campuses in Grande Prairie and Fairview. Our department is continually seeking dynamic instructors to teach in a variety of delivery areas, some of which include:

• QuickBooks/QuickBooks online
• Master Electrician - to instruct the Master Electrician Exam Prep Course
• Journeyman Mechanic - to instruct the Electric Vehicle Service Course (Red Seal Endorsement in Auto/Heavy Duty or SkilledTradesBC CofQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• Drone operator instructor (must have a valid drone pilot certificate)
• Administrative
• Business/Management
• Computer Programs and Software
• Accounting
• Human Resources
• Sales and Marketing
• Customer Service
• Personal/Professional Development
• Various General Interest Areas

Please Note: these positions are on a casual, as-needed basis, and could include instruction for daytime, evening, or weekend course offerings.

• Continuing Education also welcomes suggestions for new course offerings. If you have an idea, or a developed course/workshop you are interested in delivering, please contact our office at 780-539-2975.

What We Offer

NWP offers lifelong learning opportunities through professional development & wellness programs, a competitive salary and compensation package and a student-centered culture that is vital to our community. Consider joining Canada’s newest polytechnic, committed to be the most entrepreneurial polytechnic by 2034.

Job Requirements

Candidates interested in facilitating these courses must have professional experience/qualifications in the related subject area(s). Preference will be given to candidates with previous experience teaching/coaching adults. Necessary skills and attributes to be successful in this role include:

• proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook;
• strong organizational and multi-tasking skills;
• an entrepreneurial spirit, specifically one who is willing to take a risk to create opportunities;
• excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• ability to build strong relationships across the organization; and
• a high level of integrity, professionalism and accountability.

Applicants must attach a cover letter and resume, clearly indicating which delivery area(s) they are interested in instructing. Please clearly indicate your skill set that matches the delivery area(s) and outline any areas of specialty or expertise.

How to Apply

Only applications received electronically via the NWP website will be considered.

We review all applications to select candidates whose qualifications and experience most closely meet our needs.

Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. For general inquiries, please contact HR at humanresources@nwpolytech.ca.

Thank you for applying to Northwestern Polytechnic!