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 Department

The Health Education Centre houses five programs including the Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Practical Nurse Diploma Program, Health Care Aide Program, Emergency Medical Responder Program, and Primary Care Paramedic Program.

The Role

The Lab Coordinator is responsible for collaborating with and assisting instructors in preparing and scheduling lab activities. This position is responsible for coordinating, ordering, preparing, cleaning up, and maintaining lab supplies, materials, and equipment for programs offered through the Department. This position will manage and administer Health Education labs, maintain the inventory system, participate in and contribute to the lab upkeep, participate in, and contribute to a safe environment in the labs, work with simulation equipment, and other duties as assigned. This is a term-certain position with a current term length for the position to be twelve (12) months from the start date with the possibility of additional funding for a renewed term to be in place prior to term expiry date. Please contact Human Resources for further information on the position as required.

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
The successful candidate will have at least 2 years of education and 2 years of experience in a relevant health related field reflective of the programs delivered within the School of Health, i.e. Nursing, Practical Nurse, or Emergency Services. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be accepted. 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; ability to problem solve and work creatively ability to work independently and in a team 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.

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!