Peer Tutor

Job Description

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.

Job Requirements

The Learning Commons is looking to hire peer tutors for subjects as necessary. In general, we do not hire tutors for introductory courses, nor subject areas that our support specialists can cover adequately (math, science, writing).

The successful candidate will have completed a variety of courses in their subject area at NWP, and must...

• Be currently registered as a student at NWP.
• Have achieved a minimum grade of 75% in any course they plan to tutor.
• Have excellent mentoring, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Students hired as peer tutors will have a flexible schedule, and may work up to 17.5 hours per week.