Development manager Jobs in Slave Lake, AB

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. 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 available:

Administrator, External Relations, Marketing & Advancement
Salary: $69,972 to $91,800 per year
Location: Slave Lake
Start Date: November 23, 2026

Qualifications:

• Diploma in Business, Business Administration, Marketing or External Relations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively connect with diverse audiences
• Experience in event coordination, vendor communication, merchandising, inventory tracking, data analysis or cross-functional project coordination
• A high level of integrity, confidentiality and accountability
• Ability to travel (a valid class 5 driver’s license), work flexible hours, and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• A clean vulnerable sector criminal record check prior to commencement
• A combination of education, training and experience may be considered

Nature and Scope of Work:

Reporting to the Manager, External Relations, Marketing and Advancement, the Administrator supports the Manager and department by facilitating communication and collaboration across departmental functions to advance strategic communications, community engagement, merchandising, and special events. The Administrator assists with the implementation of engagement strategies involving College departments and members of the broader College community to strengthen relationships and promote institutional objectives. The Administrator also supports the Manager in identifying and facilitating opportunities to strengthen existing partnerships and develop new relationships that benefit the College.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• External Relations Communications
• Coordinate implementation of approved departmental communications initiatives, procedures and special projects
• Liaise with College departments and campuses to support consistent messaging, scheduling and coordination of outreach activities
• Maintain project timelines, follow up on action items and prepare progress updates for the Manager
• Support the administration of alumni communications and engagement activities in collaboration with relevant staff

Special Events:

• Facilitate logistical planning and delivery of College events, including Convocation, the Annual General Meeting, civic, educational and industry events
• Work with Marketing, Digital Marketing, Recruitment and other College partners on event materials, promotion, schedules, vendors and on-site arrangements
• Support alumni engagement, networking, recognition and community events as directed by the Manager

Merchandising:

• Maintain College merchandise inventory records, distribution, replenishment needs and operational sales reporting.
• Liaise with Finance and relevant departments regarding merchandise transactions, inventory processes and reporting requirements.
• Coordinate merchandising for recruitment events, career fairs, student activities and other College initiatives.
• Collaborate with Marketing and administrative staff on product development, branded materials, displays and promotional item distribution.

Recruitment:

• Provide support to the Assistant Manager of Recruitment and student recruitment team through coordination of merchandising supplies and special events. Assist the Manager and Assistant Manager in the implementation of new initiatives within the department and across the college community

Skills/Knowledge:

• Strong organizational, interpersonal and written communication skills
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects, deadlines and stakeholders in a busy environment
• Sound judgment, discretion, tact and collaborative problem-solving
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and willingness to learn relevant inventory, event and reporting systems

Contacts (Internal and External):

External:

• Students
• Municipalities, First Nations & Metis Settlements
• Business, Industry and community organizations
• General Public

Internal:

• All staff and departments

The Successful candidate 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.

Apply online by clicking the button below. Alternatively, please submit a resume quoting the reference number NLC-2331 to: Northern Lakes College, Human Resources, 1201 Main Street SE, Slave Lake, AB T0G 2A3 or by Fax: 780-849-5881

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

• Competitive salaries
• Vacation time ranging from three to eight weeks
• Excellent health and dental benefits
• Life and disability insurance
• Pension plans with employer contributions
• Comprehensive employee and family assistance program
• Professional development opportunities