Subject Matter Expert - Diagnostic Health Program Specialist

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.

The Role

Northwestern Polytechnic is seeking a Diagnostic Health Program Specialist - Subject Matter Expert to support the curricular alignment, regulatory and government approval, and implementation planning of diagnostic health programs in Alberta, including medical laboratory and diagnostic imaging programs. This flexible, remote, hourly role will support program readiness through regulatory engagement, standards alignment, and operational planning. Applicants will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until position is filled.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and align curriculum with Alberta and Canadian regulatory, accreditation, licensing, and professional standards.
• Prepare submissions and supporting documentation for regulators and Alberta Advanced Education.
• Engage with professional regulators, accreditation bodies, and other partners to support program approval and readiness.
• Develop equipment lists, space/facility requirements, and operational considerations for program implementation.
• Support the development of budgets, cost estimates, and business cases.
• Coordinate documentation and contribute to approval and implementation planning activities.

What We Offer

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.

The successful candidate will meet the following qualifications:

• Licensed combined laboratory/X-ray technologist preferred; equivalent regulated diagnostic health credentials in a related field may be considered.
• Experience in medical laboratory, diagnostic imaging, medical laboratory assistant, and/or medical sonography education, clinical practice, or program environments.
• Knowledge of Alberta and Canadian regulatory, accreditation, licensing, and program approval requirements for diagnostic health programs.
• Experience with post-secondary institutions, accreditation bodies, professional regulators, or government approval processes is an asset.
• Experience in curriculum alignment, regulatory submissions, equipment and space planning, and budget or business case development is preferred.
• Strong skills in stakeholder engagement, project coordination, document preparation, and collaboration.

How to Apply

Only applications received electronically via the Northwestern Polytechnic website will be considered.

We review all applications to select candidates whose qualifications and experience most closely meet our needs.

Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. For general inquiries, please contact HR at ***email_hidden***

Thank you for applying to NWP!