Description

The Writing Support Specialist provides writing and grammar supports to NWP students. They explain how to create thesis statements, structure essays, and handle citation properly. The Writing Support Specialist meets with students one-on-one for tutoring sessions, makes themselves available for drop-in sessions around campus, leads in-class sessions talking about the essay writing process, and runs workshops for groups of students. As a member of the Learning Commons, the Writing Support Specialist also performs basic library circulation duties at the service desk.

This position requires one evening shift every week, and additional evening shifts may be requested in support of various events (Kick Start to Studying, Late Night Against Procrastination, etc.)

This is a temporary full-time position to cover employee leave, and will run from January 4, 2027 until April 30, 2027.

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, creative, 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.

Requirements

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in English, Education, Humanities, Social Sciences, or English as a Second Language. In addition, they will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and will be able to...

- Express themselves in writing with a high degree of accuracy and precision
- Learn, apply, and then teach rules for various citation styles
- Work independently and manage their time effectively
- Use Microsoft Office, Google Docs, and similar office software effectively

How to Apply

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and up to three references through the job posting available at http://www.nwpolytech.ca/careers. Please note that we will not consider applications delivered by alternative methods.

Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. For general inquiries, please contact HR at [email protected].

Thank you for applying to NWP!

📌 Support Specialist, Writing (Grande Prairie)
🏢 Northwestern Polytechnic
📍 Grande Prairie