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, cutting-edge, and connected.

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

Student workers assist patrons in-person and via chat,



and perform assorted circulation duties that include processing materials, shelving materials, shelfreading, and general cleanup.

This is an on-campus temporary casual position that will include evening and weekend shifts. In general, student workers will work one weekday shift per week and one shift on alternate weekends. The shifts available to student workers are as follows:

- Sunday: noon to 4:00 pm
- Monday: 2:30 pm to 7:00 pm
- Tuesday: 2:30 pm to 7:00 pm
- Wednesday: 2:30 pm to 7:00 pm
- Thursday: 2:30 pm to 7:00 pm
- Saturday: noon to 4:00 pm

Requirements

Candidates must be enrolled as students at NWP for the 2026-2027 academic year. In addition, the successful candidate will...

- Be a strong communicator, capable of explaining things in plain language
- Be able to work independently on tasks without constant supervision
- Respect and defend patron privacy
- Have experience with Microsoft Office

How to Apply

Applicants should include a cover letter that indicates their availability for the shifts listed above, a resume, and up to three references.

Only applications received electronically 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 [email protected].

Thank you for applying to NWP!

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