Lead external relations strategy at Northwestern Polytechnic through strategic planning, partnership development, and community engagement across northern Alberta. The Executive Director, External Relations, is a senior management leader advancing NWP’s institutional profile and mission. This position directs donor, alumni, community, corporate, and government relations alongside marketing and communications. The role integrates external relations activities with reputation building, relationship development, fundraising, and revenue generation.

Key Responsibilities
- Advance Northwestern Polytechnic’s institutional profile and strategic goals
- Develop donor, alumni, community, corporate, and government relationships
- Lead marketing, communications,



and community engagement activities
- Coordinate External Relations activities with institutional priorities
- Provide leadership to direct and indirect reports

Requirements:
- Post-secondary education
- Eight years of relevant experience
- Strategic planning and execution skills
- Financial and budget management capability
- Policy, governance, relationship-building, and influencing skills Bring strategic leadership, relationship development, fundraising, and communications expertise to Northwestern Polytechnic’s external relations mandate.

📌 Executive Director External Relations (Grande Prairie)
🏢 Grande Prairie Regional College
📍 Grande Prairie