Posted 2 months ago
Support Specialist, Science
@ Northwestern Polytechnic
Grande Prairie, Alberta
Overview
Northwestern Polytechnic is hiring a Science Support Specialist on a temporary full-time basis from September 2026 to April 30, 2027, to cover an employee leave. The role provides in-person and online science support to students, creates guides and workshops, and follows faculty direction. A Bachelor's degree in Natural Science, Life Science or similar is required.
Responsibilities:
- Provide face-to-face and online science support to students
- Create written, online and interactive guides for students
- Develop workshops for NWP students
- Follow the lead of faculty
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor's degree in Natural Science, Life Science or similar
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-08-23
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-17
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Customer service |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office, School |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Natural Science, Life Science |
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Northwestern Polytechnic
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 9 |
Job 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, innovative, 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:
The Science Support Specialist provides science support to NWP students and follows the lead of the faculty. Through face-to-face and online assistance, this position assists all students in ensuring their science skills meet or exceed post-secondary expectations. This position is also responsible for the creation of written, online, and interactive guides for students, as well as developing appropriate workshops for NWP students. This is a temporary full-time position to cover employee leave, and will run from September 2026 until April 30, 2027.
Job Requirements
Job Requirements
The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Natural Science, Life Science, or similar. Necessary skills and attributes to be successful in this role include:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Ability to build strong relationships within an organization
- A high level of integrity, professionalism, and accountability
How to Apply
Only applications received electronically will be considered. To apply, go to http://www.nwpolytech.ca/careers and select the job posting.
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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