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 temporary positions (two) available:
Summer Student Groundskeeper
Rate: $18.00 to $21.00 per hour
Locations:
Slave Lake (1 position)
Slave Lake - Diamond Willow Campground and Learning Centre (1 position)
July 1, 2026 to August 28, 2026
Qualifications:
- Must be commencing or continuing secondary or post-secondary full-time studies in the Fall of 2026
- Must be available for full-time summer employment
- A clean vulnerable sector criminal record check prior to commencement
- A valid Class 5 driver’s license
Job Description
Title: Summer Student Groundskeeper
Department: Facilities and Ancillary Services
Nature and Scope of Work:
Reporting to the Manager, Facilities and Operations, this position is responsible for groundskeeping.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Grass cutting with both push and ride lawn mowers
- Trimming trees, shrubs, and garden planting
- Cleaning debris from grounds
- Assisting staff members with other duties as required
Skills/Knowledge:
- Repetitive lifting up to 50lbs
- Good organizational and time management skills
- Interpersonal skills, ability to work independently and with others
- Ability to pay attention to detail to ensure accuracy
- Good oral and written communication skills
Contacts (Internal and External):
- Public
- Colleagues
- Suppliers and vendors
Successful candidates must provide a clean Criminal Record Check to Human Resources prior to commencement.
Please submit a resume quoting the reference number NLC-2275R to: Northern Lakes College, Human Resources, 1201 Main Street SE, Slave Lake, AB T0G 2A3 or alternatively Fax: 780-849-5881
Closing Date: June 23, 2026
Note: Northern Lakes College thanks all applicants for their interest in employment; however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
