Program coordinator Jobs in Grande Prairie, AB

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 Entrepreneurship Program Assistant will support the Side Centre for Entrepreneurial Excellence in advancing entrepreneurship initiatives, preparing for major upcoming events, and strengthening internal operations during a key growth phase. In this role, you will contribute to community awareness initiatives, communications, and administrative coordination that supports entrepreneurs, partners, and programs connected to the Side Centre. This position has an 8 week duration and is partially funded by the Canada Summer Jobs Grant; see full eligibility requirements below.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with planning and preparation for upcoming programs
• Assist with event setup and representation at upcoming events.
• Accompany Entrepreneur In Residence on community outreach.
• Prepare and organize contacts for the upcoming CRM system setup.
• Organize resources such as templates, toolkits, and guides for use in future programming and advisory services.
• Draft and edit content for newsletters, website updates, and social media channels.
• Assist with organizing digital files, tracking project tasks, and maintaining timelines.
• Provide general administrative support to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.

This position provides hands-on exposure to entrepreneurship programming, innovation ecosystems, and event planning in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.