Vice President, Finance and Administration

ABOUT NORTHWESTERN POLYTECHNIC

Northwestern Polytechnic (NWP) is a public post-secondary institution serving northwestern Alberta with a mandate to deliver applied, career focused education aligned with regional and labour market needs. Previously known as Grande Prairie Regional College GPRC, the institution was established in 1966 and has since evolved into the largest post-secondary provider in the region. Located in the heart of one of Canada’s most enterprising regions, NWP is actively aligning its programs to support the industries and communities it serves.
NWP offers a broad range of credentials including certificates, diplomas, apprenticeship training, and four-year bachelor’s degrees, and has recently expanded health programming and introduced new academic offerings, including its first degree programs. The institution’s three strategic priorities are enrolment growth, enhanced stakeholder engagement, and advancing its polytechnic mandate. Guided by a mission to spark and empower success and a vision to transform post-secondary education in northern Alberta through polytechnic education, research, and partnerships, NWP is committed to innovation, responsiveness, and strong connections with students, industry partners, and communities across its service area.
Under its current strategic framework, the institution is focused on growth, strategic enrolment management, program alignment with workforce demand, enhanced student experience, operational effectiveness, and long-term financial sustainability. This direction includes a transition to a single campus model in Grande Prairie beginning in Fall 2026, ensuring resources are concentrated where they deliver the greatest impact while continuing to expand applied research, deepen partnerships, and prepare graduates for meaningful careers that contribute to the economic and social vitality of northern Alberta.

Highly qualified faculty, affordable tuition, and strong scholarship and awards programs attract students from across Alberta, Canada, and internationally, while applied research and community partnerships further strengthen NWP’s role in supporting the region’s cultural, recreational, and economic development. Learn more at

The Vice President, Finance & Administration serves as Northwestern Polytechnic’s Chief Financial Officer and is a key member of the Executive Council, reporting directly to the President. This role provides strategic leadership and stewardship of the institution’s financial, administrative, and operational resources, ensuring fiscal integrity while enabling the Polytechnic to deliver on its mandate and long-term strategic priorities. As a trusted advisor to the President, Executive Council, and Board of Governors, the Vice President plays a central role in aligning financial planning, risk management, and infrastructure development with institutional objectives.

Leading a broad and complex portfolio that includes Financial Services, Information Technology, Facilities, Maintenance and Operations, and ancillary services, the Vice President is accountable for enterprise-wide budgeting, financial reporting, capital planning, asset management, and regulatory compliance. The role oversees operational and capital budgets, financial controls, audit processes, enterprise risk management, insurance, and legislative compliance, while ensuring sound stewardship of public resources and long-term financial sustainability.

In addition, the Vice President provides leadership for campus infrastructure, information systems, and major capital projects, guiding long-range facilities planning, asset lifecycle management, and technology strategy to support the Polytechnic’s evolving academic and operational needs.
As a senior leader, the Vice President, Finance & Administration fosters strong working relationships across the organization and with external stakeholders including government, auditors, industry partners, and regulatory bodies. The role is responsible for building and sustaining high-performing teams, mentoring senior leaders, and creating a culture of accountability, service excellence, and continuous improvement. With…