Seasonal Equipment Operator

NWP

Northwestern Polytechnic (NWP) is a comprehensive community institution, established in 1966 in Grande Prairie, and our stewardship region includes campuses in Fairview and Grande Prairie. NWP offers a wide variety of credit and non-credit career certificates and diplomas, pre-employment and apprenticeship trades, university transfer studies, and several opportunities for on-campus degree completion through collaborations with four-year universities. As an educational facility in northwestern Alberta, NWP helps meet the cultural, recreational, athletic and conferencing needs of the region in partnership with community and regional stakeholders. NWP is dedicated to providing learners with access to high quality and diverse lifelong learning opportunities, and to the responsible educational, fiscal and environmental stewardship of resources.

The Department

This position is in the Facilities – Maintenance and Operations Department (FMO), which strives to provide safe, functional, and attractive facilities for student, staff, and community use. NWP takes pride in respecting and preserving its buildings and grounds, and this is reflected in the prompt and dedicated service provided by its Facilities – Maintenance and Operations team.

The Role

Northwestern Polytechnic is seeking a skilled and safety-conscious Seasonal Equipment Operator to support winter operations across campus. This role is responsible for operating heavy equipment to ensure safe and accessible parking lots, roadways, and pedestrian areas during snow and ice conditions.

• Operate snow removal equipment including plow trucks, skid steers, loaders, and sanders.
• Perform routine inspections and basic maintenance of assigned equipment.
• Apply de-icing materials to surfaces as needed.
• Monitor weather conditions and respond promptly to snow and ice events.
• Spring parking lot maintenance, i.e. sweeping
• Maintain clear documentation of work performed and materials used.
• Collaborate with Facilities Maintenance team to prioritize areas based on safety and accessibility needs.
• Experience in institutional or municipal snow clearing operations.
• Knowledge of campus infrastructure and traffic flow patterns.

The position reports to the Manager, Facilities Maintenance & Operations, however typical workday direction will be received from the Service Coordinator.

This position will commence November 2, 2026, and continue to the end of April. An hourly wage of $28 - $30 per hour will be offered to the suitable candidate, depending on qualifications and experience.

What We Offer

NWP offers lifelong learning opportunities through professional development/wellness programs, a competitive salary and compensation package and a student-centered culture that is vital to our community. Join our team, grow with us, and connect your skills and abilities to our vision, mission and values.