NLC-2292: Facilities Assistant

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 ongoing position available:

Facilities Assistant
Salary: $47,556 to $56,292 per year
Location: Slave Lake
July 13, 2026 to Ongoing

Qualifications:

• A high school diploma or equivalency
• Standard First Aid Certificate
• Repetitive lifting up to 50Lbs
• 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, this position is responsible for the daily grounds work, operation, and maintenance of Northern Lakes College campuses and facilities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Facility Access, Event Support, and General Operations

• Checking in and out of user groups
• Insuring 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
• Manager, Security & Facility Operations
• Housing and Facilities Administrator
• Facilities & Ancillary Services Team
• College students and tenants
• Public facilities and recreational users
• Police and security personnel

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.

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