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. The college supports and promotes professional development and wellness opportunities and provides 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 Permanent Full-Time position (2 Positions) available:
Facilities Assistant
Salary: $47,556 to $56,292 per year
Location: Fairview
Start Date: August 6, 2026
Qualifications:
- A high school diploma or equivalency
- Standard First Aid Certificate
- A valid class 5 driver’s license
- A clean vulnerable sector criminal record check prior to commencement
- A combination of education, training, and experience may be considered
Assets:
- Completion of Chain Saw Operators’ Course
- Knowledge of College mandate and mission statement
- Knowledge of College campus use policies and procedures
- Experience working with public, understanding of professional conduct and appearance
Nature and Scope of Work:
Reporting to the Manager, Facilities, Maintenance & Operations, the Facilities Assistant supports the daily operation and upkeep of Northern Lakes College campuses and grounds. The role includes assisting with facility access, event set-up, grounds maintenance, and basic repairs to ensure safe, clean, and functional environments. The position works both independently and with others, often in remote settings, and contributes to maintaining College facilities and supporting students, staff, and community users. The position may require frequent bending, climbing, and manual handling of heavy objects
Duties and Responsibilities:
Facility Access, Event Support, and General Operations
- Checking in and out of user groups
- Ensuring that the campus buildings are left clean and in good repair
- Event set-up and take-down
- Furniture assembly, disassembly, and relocation
- Drive College vehicles as required
Grounds, Exterior, and Equipment Maintenance
- Perform basic landscaping duties and operation of grounds using lawn mower and other 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
Maintenance Assistance and Repairs
- Assist maintenance service workers and trades personnel in the performance of their related duties and tasks
- Perform basic repairs and maintenance tasks as required
Skills/Knowledge:
- Operation of basic small grounds equipment and snow removal equipment
- Ability to work alone in a remote setting
- Basic grounds maintenance experience
Contacts (Internal and External):
- Senior Director, Facilities & Ancillary Services
- Manager, Facilities, Maintenance & Operations
- Housing and Facilities Administrator
- Facilities & Ancillary Services Team
- College students and tenants
- Public facilities and recreational users
- Police and security personnel
The successful candidates must provide College or University transcripts and a clean Criminal Record Check to Human Resources prior to commencement.
This position is covered under the Collective Agreement between Northern Lakes College and the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees.
Please submit a resume quoting the reference number NLC-2303 to: Northern Lakes College, Human Resources, 1201 Main Street SE, Slave Lake, AB T0G 2A3 or alternatively Fax: 780-849-5881
Closing Date: July 15, 2026
Note: Northern Lakes College thanks all applicants for their interest in employment; however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
