Job Description

BackgroundNorthwestern 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.The RoleThis position will be responsible for facilitating the key activities required to host the events according to the constraints of the contractual agreements with external partners. Additionally, this position may be responsible for additional activities related to these events including organizing event schedules, sourcing industry partners and/or instructional coverage, promotion and basic event budgeting. The following are the primary events:

• Skills Competition
• GOA Trades Work Program
• Trades Camp
• Green Certificate
• CWA Welding Camp

Tasks related to contractual agreements with Industry partners will also be required.What We OfferNWP 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 RequirementsThe successful candidate will have some post-secondary education and prior experience. Agriculture and Trades Knowledge would be an asset. The 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 work in fast-paced environment with tight deadlines
• Ability to build strong relationships across the organization; and
• A high level of integrity, professionalism and accountability.
• Event planning experience
• A valid Drivers License and clean abstract
• Willingness travel to remote areas,
• Able to work outside regular work day hours, have flexible schedule.
• Able to attend training digitally or in person as required
• Criminal record and vulnerable sector checks

How to ApplyOnly 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 atThank you for applying to NWP!Appointment Date From:10/14/2024Appointment Date To:6/30/2025Salary Grade$57,839.00 - $79,123.00Organizational UnitNorthwestern Polytechnic -> School of Skilled TradesLocationFairview, AB T0H 1L0 CA (Primary)

Northwestern Polytechnic