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 positions (9 positions) available:
Security Personnel
Salary: $45,732 to $53,268 per year
Location: Fairview
August 6, 2026 to Ongoing
Qualifications:
- A high school diploma or equivalency
- A clean vulnerable sector criminal record check prior to commencement
- A valid Class 5 driver’s license
- Valid ABST certificate
- Standard First Aid Certificate
- Ability to lift up to 40lbs on a regular basis
- Ability to stand and walk for up to 8 hours per shift
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage competing priorities
- Available to work days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays
- A combination of education, training, and experience may be considered
Assets:
- 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
- Security guard experience in post-secondary environment
- General computer skills
Nature and Scope of Work:
Reporting to the Manager, Security and Facilities services in Slave Lake this position is managed through multiple alternating shifts covering Sunday to Saturday 24 hours a day. During the daytime guards will be required to complete routine physical and virtual checks on campus grounds. After Hours there will be two guards on site one to monitor security systems and keep a log of all events of note, and the other to complete physical patrols and provide access to the College Community.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Security System and Camera Monitoring for all Campuses
- Routine virtual patrols of each campus site via camera system
- Observe and report any suspicious activity found
- Verify campuses are armed and secure via ICT intrusion and card access system.
Access Facilitation
- Provide access to NLC Staff to requested and authorized areas.
- Provide students with access to campus amenities as required.
- Provide student access in the event of locked out or after-hours arrival.
- Confirm locations on site are safe and secure after hours.
Campus Grounds Monitoring
- Complete routine tours of campus grounds, verifying buildings and college community is safe and secure
- Cover off monitoring role during breaks
Responsibility
- Responsible to observe and report any abnormal events to appropriate entities as per Northern Lakes College Emergency Response Plan
- Document all events in security log
Skills/Knowledge
- General Computer skills and Competency
- Ability to work alone in a remote setting
- Understanding of Alberta’s legislation regarding security
Contacts (Internal and External):
- Senior Director, Facilities & Ancillary Services
- Manager, Facilities, Maintenance & 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.
Please submit a resume quoting the reference number NLC-2307 to: Northern Lakes College, Human Resources, 1201 Main Street SE, Slave Lake, AB T0G 2A3 or alternatively Fax: 780-849-5881
Closing Date: Date July 15, 2026
Note: Northern Lakes College thanks all applicants for their interest in employment; however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
