Job Description

As the largest post-secondary institution in northern Alberta, Northwestern Polytechnic is a natural point of convergence for knowledge, skills, creativity, and collaboration.


Striving to spark and empower success, NWP's mission is geared towards both individual and collective progress. NWP offers a wide variety of engaging and in-demand academic programs in certificates, diplomas, apprenticeships, and degrees.


We exist wholeheartedly for the domestic and international students who call our campuses home, the distinctive communities and industries we serve, and the staff and faculty who honour us with their expertise and insights every day.


While our potential as one of Alberta's newest polytechnics is ever-growing, we recognize the importance of having authentic and highly effective contributors by our side. We are currently recruiting individuals who are inspired by opportunity, driven by results, and aligned to NWP's core values of being responsive, innovative, and connected.

The Role

The Accommodated Exam Support Worker is a casual position that will work with the Learning Commons' Accessibility Services Team to provide testing accommodations to eligible students.


The Accommodated Exam Support Worker's duties will include setting up of exam space to meet the needs of students while maintaining an environment that ensures exam integrity. They will be required to proctor and/or read/scribe for the duration of the exam sitting and ensuring prompt delivery of the completed exam materials to the Accessibility Services Office. The Accommodated Exam Support Worker is required to adhere to the instructions for each individual exam as presented by Accessibility Services staff and will ensure that students understand and comply with those instructions.


This position is a casual appointment and will be for up to a maximum 17.5 hours/week. Weekly hours will vary dependent on the needs of eligible students.

What We Offer

NWP offers a competitive salary 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
The successful candidate will have a minimum of high school diploma. To ensure exam security and integrity, current Northwestern Polytechnic students are not eligible for this position. Necessary skills and attributes to be successful in this role include:


Strong commitment to assisting students with disabilities and maintaining integrity of exams Flexibility in hours and days of work Fluency and excellent command of the English language including spelling, grammar and being comfortable reading aloud in a clear, level pitched manner. Neat and legible handwriting with hands-on experience using Microsoft Word Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to interact with a diverse population of students, especially individuals with varied and multiple disabilities

How to Apply

Only applications received electronically via the Northwestern Polytechnic 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 NWP!