Careers at NLC

Additional Information:

For over 50 years, the Northern Lakes College vision has been to increase accessibility to educational opportunities. With 25 locations across northern Alberta, program sites throughout Alberta, and a unique Supported Distance Learning model, students can access quality educational opportunities without leaving their community. Students can study from the comforts of home, work, on the road, or from one of the many College locations. Northern Lakes College offers a variety of university transfer, diploma, and certificate programs, including Academic Upgrading, Business & Administrative Studies, Health & Human Service Careers, Pre-Employment & Apprenticeship Trades, Resource Technology, University Studies, and Continuing Education & Corporate Training certificates and courses. We support and promote professional development and wellness opportunities, and provide our employees with an attractive benefits plan and competitive salaries.

The College service region offers numerous recreational activities for the entire family to enjoy!

Northern Lakes College has the following full-time position available:

Facilities Assistant 
Reference #NLC-2239
Salary: $45,524 to $51,504 per year 
November 3, 2025 to ongoing
Location: Slave Lake 

Qualifications:

• A high school diploma or equivalency;
• Standard First Aid;
• Basic grounds maintenance experience;
• Physically fit;
• Ability to work alone in a remote setting;
• Operation of basic small grounds equipment and snow removal equipment;
• A valid class 5 driver’s license.

Major Job Function:

This position is responsible for the daily grounds work, operation and maintenance of NLC Campuses and Facilities

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Checking in/out of user groups;
• Insuring that the campus buildings are left clean and in good repair;
• Perform basic landscaping duties and operation of grounds lawn mower & equipment;
• Perform snow removal at sites and operation of snow removal equipment;
• Maintain fuel and water levels in various equipment and machinery;
• Belt and filter changes on associated machinery and equipment;
• Assist Maintenance service workers and Trades personnel in the performance of their related duties and tasks
• Perform basic repairs and maintenance tasks as required;
• Event set up and take down
• Furniture assembly, disassembly and relocation
• Drive college vehicles as required.

Contacts (Internal and External):

• Senior Director of Facilities, Facilities Manager, Housing/Vehicle Coordinator, Facilities Staff, College Tenants, Public Facilities/Recreational Users, Police.

Assets:

• Chain saw operators’ course;
• Knowledge of the college mandate and mission statement;
• Knowledge of the college campus use policies and procedures.

Suggested Additional Qualifications:

• Experience working with public, understanding of professional conduct and appearance.

This position is covered under the Collective Agreement between Northern Lakes College and the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees.

Successful candidate must provide college or university transcripts and criminal record check to Human Resources prior to commencement.

Please submit a resume quoting the reference number NLC-2239 to: Northern Lakes College, Human Resources, 1201 Main Street SE, Slave Lake, AB  T0G 2A3 Alternatively, fax resume to 780 849-5881

Closing Date: October 20, 2025

Northern Lakes College thanks all applicants for their interest in employment; however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.