####Status:

Ongoing Position

####Location:

Athabasca

####Competition #:

NLC-2255

####Open To:

Internal Applicants

####Date Posted:

March 11, 2026

####Closing Date:

March 18, 2026 - 11:59pm

####Job Start Date:

April 6, 2026

####Compensation Rate:

Salary: $60,696 to $91,956 per year

####Hours Per Week:

36.25

####Additional Information:

For over 50 years, the Northern Lakes College vision has been to increase accessibility to educational opportunities. With 25 locations across northern Alberta, program sites throughout Alberta, and a unique Supported Distance Learning model, students can access quality educational opportunities without leaving their community. Students can study from the comforts of home, work, on the road, or from one of the many College locations. Northern Lakes College offers a variety of university transfer, diploma, and certificate programs, including Academic Upgrading, Business & Administrative Studies, Health & Human Service Careers, Pre-Employment & Apprenticeship Trades, Resource Technology, University Studies, and Continuing Education & Corporate Training certificates and courses. We support and promote professional development and wellness opportunities, and provide our employees with an attractive benefits plan and competitive salaries. The College service region offers numerous recreational activities for the entire family to enjoy!

Northern Lakes College has the followingongoing positionavailable:

Instructor, Health Programs (Practical Nurse - Internal)
Salary: $60,696 to $91,956 per year Location: Athabasca April 6, 2026 to Ongoing

Qualifications:

• Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse or a Registered Nurse
• Minimum one-year recent related work experience in clinical setting and demonstrated competence in the occupational/subject area
• Eligible for registration with College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta or College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta
• Ability to plan, organize, instruct, and facilitate quality educational programs
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Willingness to travel
• A clean vulnerable sector criminal record check prior to commencement
• A valid Class 5 driver’s license

Nature and Scope of Work:

Reporting to the Chair, Practical Nurse and Health Care Aide, is responsible for increasing student learning through designing and implementing effective learning strategies and environments, delivering instruction of high quality in the classroom, laboratory and clinical settings, assessing student learning, advising students, participating in college activities, site co-ordination, record keeping, and administration. Competencies and tasks of the position will be consistent with the educational principles of the college, which focus on meeting the learning needs of students.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Plan for Instruction

• Identify resources, equipment, facility needs, and operational planning priorities
• Assist the Program Chair/Program Coordinator in scheduling classes to meet the learning needs of students and the instructional demands of the program

Develop/Implement Curriculum

• Contributing to curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation
• Provide appropriate guidance and teaching to students in the classroom, laboratory, and clinical practice setting
• Contribute to course evaluation

Facilitate Student Learning and Deliver Instruction

• Deliver, assess, and redesign instruction which meets the needs of diverse and distance students
• Inform students of expectations
• Adapt instructional strategies to meet student needs
• Utilize technology and varied media as appropriate

Assess Student Learning

• Conduct an ongoing program of student assessment working with other program and general education instructors to ensure student achievement and effectiveness of instruction
• Communicate progress with students and appropriate college services
• Document student performance over time
• Use assessment data to improve course and program delivery
• Maintain the standards of achievement that are necessary in meeting the demands of occupations for which students are being prepared

Manage the Classroom Effectively

• Meet the assigned schedule
• Provide students with course outlines
• Establish a safe and respectful learning environment
• Maintain accurate student attendance and achievement records
• Ensure opportunities for students’ participation, collaboration with peers, and course/faculty evaluation

Establish and Monitor Effective Lab/Practicum Learning Environments

• Design, organize, and monitor a safe, well-maintained lab in programs as appropriate
• Participate in, monitor, and supervise practicum/field placements as required by program area

Assist in Advising Students

• Provide academic assistance, program and career information, and referrals to college services to students
• Document and follow up student concerns
• Post and hold office hours

Assist with Course/Program Evaluation and Continuous Improvement

• Provide data for formal and informal program evaluations
• Assist with semester student evaluations and industry surveys

Pursue Ongoing Professional Development

• Maintain up-to-date certification and licenses as needed
• Develop and implement a professional development plan that incorporates effective innovation in program content and process
• Attend all professional in-service development workshops.

Assist in Recruiting Students

• Conduct orientations
• Attend information sessions
• Confer with prospective students
• Assist in preparation and updating of promotional activities and materials in the program

Work Collaboratively with Colleagues and Participate on Instructional and College-wide Teams

• Participate in team activities in a collaborative process
• Identify and implement instructional team student retention activities

Skills/Knowledge:

• Commitment to meeting the learning needs of students
• Commitment to the mission, vision, values, and business plan of the college
• Willingness to work with students beyond the classroom to ensure their success
• Demonstrated positive attitude
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in program/course content and delivery
• Understanding of assessment and its role in continuous program improvement
• Willingness to take on program ownership and accountability
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Evidence of willingness to take risks, to innovate, and to change to meet evolving program and industry needs
• Demonstrated competency in use of technology that supports learning and teaching
• Flexibility in schedule, including availability for evening, weekend, or spring/summer assignment, as appropriate

Assets:

• Master’s degree in a related discipline
• Experience teaching adults
• Experience using distance education technologies
• Experience developing curriculum

Successful candidate must provide College or University transcripts and a clean Criminal Record Check to Human Resources prior to commencement.

This position is covered under the Collective Agreement between Northern Lakes College and the Faculty Association of Northern Lakes College.

Please submit a resumequoting the reference number NLC-2255 to: Northern Lakes College, Human Resources, 1201 Main Street SE, Slave Lake, AB T0G 2A3 or alternatively Fax: 780-849-5881

Closing Date: March 18, 2026

**Note:**Northern Lakes College thanks all applicants for their interest in employment; however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.