Description

Background

Northwestern Polytechnic, Canada’s newest polytechnic, aspires to be the most entrepreneurial polytechnic in Canada by 2034. We are recruiting individuals who spark creativity, drive innovation, are highly engaged and are eager to embrace our core values: innovation & responsiveness. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit, one who is willing to turn risk into opportunity, Northwestern is your employer of choice.

A recently aligned strategic plan identifies 1, 3, 5, and 10-year goals, tactics and actions that will ensure Canada’s newest polytechnic will be the most entrepreneurial in Canada.

The Role The Student Recruitment and Retention Specialist will serve as a primary ambassador for NWP, with a dedicated focus on northern Indigenous communities and reserves. The heart of this role is relationship-building; you will travel extensively to meet with Band leaders, community members, and prospective students to foster trust and create pathways to post-secondary success.

Key Responsibilities

- Indigenous Community Engagement: Travel frequently to northern reserves and regional communities to build sustainable relationships with Band councils and education coordinators.
- Strategic Recruitment: Execute outreach strategies that align with NWP’s commitment to reconciliation and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action.
- Student Advocacy: Serve as a knowledgeable guide for prospective Indigenous students, navigating the recruitment process through a lens of cultural understanding.
- Program Support:



Collaborate with the Student Ambassador program and internal departments to ensure a supportive, inclusive workplace for all incoming students.

This is a full-time (35hr/week) term-certain position (9 months). All interested applicants are encouraged to contact Human Resources if they have any further questions regarding the Terms and Conditions of the position.

What We Offer

NWP offers lifelong learning opportunities through professional development & wellness programs, a competitive salary and compensation package and a student-centered culture that is vital to our community. Consider joining Canada’s newest polytechnic, committed to be the most entrepreneurial polytechnic by 2034.

Requirements The successful candidate will have a bachelors degree and at minimum 1 year experience in recruitment or related area. Necessary skills and attributes to be successful in this role include:

Required Qualifications

- Experience with Indigenous Communities: Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with Indigenous communities, with a deep understanding of Indigenous ways of knowing, teaching, and learning.
- Cultural Competency: Strong knowledge of Indigenous cultures, values, and contemporary initiatives, including the TRC Calls to Action.
- Education & Experience:



A Bachelor’s degree and one year of related experience (an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered).
- Mobility: A valid Class 5 Driver’s License and a willingness to travel frequently to remote and regional locations

In addition to the above, the following may also be an asset per assigned portfolio:
- Experience of indigenous cultures and values, and an understanding of contemporary initiatives and issues such as the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action.
- An understanding of NWP's Indigenous Education Protocol.
- An understanding of Indigenous ways of knowing, teaching and learning.
- Experience working collaboratively with indigenous communities and organizations

Necessary Skills:
- Engaging and confident presentation skills for diverse audiences.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust across various organizational and community levels.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently while traveling.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and a high level of professional integrity.
- Asset: Experience with CRM systems (such as Microsoft Dynamics 365).

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 [email protected] .

Thank you for applying to NWP!

📌 Student Recruitment and Retention Specialist (Grande Prairie)
🏢 Northwestern Polytechnic
📍 Grande Prairie