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
The Student Recruitment and Retention Lead is the lead ambassador for NWP, putting NWP’s best face forward. This position acts in a professional and positive manner to support and lead initiatives to attract and recruit students to NWP’s programs. This position is responsible for developing internal and external relationships, supporting strategies, liaising with contract employees, and leading the Student Recruitment Specialists. All such activities are pertinent to carrying out recruitment activities to support Northwestern Polytechnic recruitment strategies.
This position travels regionally to serve prospective students and attend recruitment events.
This is a leave replacement position from September 15, 2025 - September 25, 2026 or until return of incumbent.
The Student Recruitment and Retention Lead will be responsible for the following:
- Strategy and Planning
- Internal and External Relationships
- Marketing and Event Coordination
- Administration/Other
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 successful candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 3 years relevant experience. 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 build strong relationships across the organization; and
- a high level of integrity, professionalism and accountability.
As there is some travel required, the successful candidate is required to have a valid Class 5 Driver's license.
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!