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.
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.
The Role
This will include:
Monitoring livestock during lambing and calving
Daily rounds include checking livestock for signs of illness and ensuring they have adequate feed and water.
Processing animals
Assisting farm staff
Possible feeding duties
General farm duties
Job Requirements
The successful candidate will be enrolled in high school, any post secondary learning institution, or any vocational learning institution. Farming experience is preferred, necessary skills and attributes to be successful in this role include:
Be in good physical condition with the ability to lift 25 kilograms to undertake manual labor,
Ability to work a flexible schedule & work in unpredictable weather conditions,
Must be mature, responsible and a self-starter who may have to work unsupervised but also have the ability to take direction,
Assist in light mechanical repairs and infrastructure maintenance,
Preference given to an individual with experience working in agriculture with some livestock experience,
Applicant should have a current class 5 driver's license, able to maintain hygiene of the facility and environment.
Farm equipment knowledge would be an asset but not require.
How to Apply
Only applications received electronically via the NWP 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
Thank you for applying to NWP!
Appointment Date From:
1/5/2026
Appointment Date To:
5/31/2026
Salary Grade
$0.00 - $0.00
Organizational Unit
Northwestern Polytechnic -> School of Applied Science and Technology -> Farm Operations
Location
Fairview, AB T0H 1L0 CA (Primary)

Skills Required