Job Description

True North

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

Reporting to the Vice President, External Relations, the Director of Continuing Education is responsible for leading the Department of Continuing Education. The Director participates as an active member of the Core Leadership Team and provides operational leadership to the Department of Continuing Education. As a revenue-generating department, the position promotes learner-centred non-credit programming while contributing to the overall organizational goals and objectives by responding to industry needs and developing and maintaining relationships with other post-secondary institutions, industry, community, and government. Within the Department, the position will focus on increasing revenue through innovation, strategic partnerships and the development and mentorship of non-credit courses and the Continuing Education team.


Responsibilities include:


Strategic Planning and Leadership. Program Development and Coordination. Department Budget planning and implementation. Normal activities may require travel and so incumbents must be able to always obtain and maintain valid travel documentation.

What We Offer

Finding your fit in one of our specialized schools or departments means a bright future with competitive compensation, attractive benefits packages, reliable networks, high quality of life, and unparalleled learning community experiences. If you are looking to transform the post-secondary landscape with polytechnic education, research, and partnerships, Northwestern Polytechnic is your employer of choice.


Job Requirements
A bachelor's degree in a related field such as business or education is desired, but an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 5 years experience in demonstrated leadership, problem solving and decision-making. Necessary skills and attributes to be successful in this role include:


proven leadership and mentoring skills. proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; knowledge of Matador and Agresso are considered an asset. strong organizational and multi-tasking skills. well developed project management and strategic planning skills. excellent communication and interpersonal skills. ability to build strong relationships across the organization. a high level of integrity, professionalism, and accountability. creative problem solving and critical thinking skills.

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 .

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