Learning Material Specialist

4 weeks ago

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada NAIT (Northern Alberta Institute of Technology) Full time

In order to ensure your application is received by NAIT for thorough review and consideration, please apply directly through our Careers site at

NOTE: This competition is limited to current salaried NAIT staff.

The Learning Materials Specialist is an integral member of the shop AT NAIT procurement team and is responsible for the procurement of all text learning resources for NAIT's three bookstores and online web store. Under direction from the Manager, Retail Resources, this role will be responsible for ordering all learning materials and supplies for their assigned academic programs. Candidates must possess the ability to network with the NAIT community and research current trends in order to best anticipate student product demand. This is a highly collaborative role in a team environment. shop AT NAIT is committed to serving student success, and we invite all applicants to apply who are passionate about joining us in this commitment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Establishing and cultivating relationships with NAIT academic and operational programs
  • Possessing a keen knowledge of related commodities and apply it to optimize the store's physical and online product mix
  • Organizing, compiling, tracking, and ordering all learning materials and supplies for their assigned programs while adhering to purchasing policies
  • Ensuring that services are continuous and not impacted by missed deadlines, product shortages, quality compromises, or inflated costs.
  • Actively demonstrating a sense of urgency to complete multiple tasks within established timelines.
  • Communicating complete, timely and accurate order details to suppliers
  • Consistently evaluating product suitability, market conditions, and competitive pricing
  • Ensuring that invoices are checked for accuracy in pricing, coding, and quantity and are processed in a timely manner
  • Managing product obsolescence and returns
  • Effectively following established processes to maximize store profitability and organization.
  • Seeking opportunities for special promotions that support NAIT students and the campus community.
  • Assisting teammates and customers on the sales floor, and providing support for the merchandising of designated commodities

Skills & Abilities:

  • Previous experience purchasing products for resale in a post-secondary environment (e.g. university bookstore) is highly desirable; similar experience in a large retail or service environment will also be considered.
  • Candidates with product trend knowledge and experience purchasing textbooks and/or learning supplies are desirable.
  • Knowledge of industrial supply lines and educational resource
  • Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
  • Attention to detail, deadline driven, and organizational skills are strong assets.

Qualifications:

  • Completion of coursework in purchasing; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
  • Completion of post-secondary education related to supply chain management preferred.

Applicants with education credentials earned outside of Canada should have their credentials evaluated by World Education Services or the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS).


Remuneration: $47,725 - $62, annually (based hours per week), plus a comprehensive benefits package. (Classification - Buyer l).

This position is covered by the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) Collective Agreement.

Please submit a resume and cover letter to be considered for this opportunity.

About NAIT

We are proud to have been named one of Alberta's Top Employers for 13 consecutive years. Being part of a community that makes a difference in the lives of students, staff, industry clients and partners, NAIT's culture reflects our shared values of respect, collaboration, celebration, creativity, and accountability.

People are what make NAIT great, and we prioritize the employee experience. We offer benefits and unique perks focusing on health and wellness, work-life balance, recognition, and professional and personal growth. In addition to excellent vacation time, we offer paid time off between Christmas and New Year's.

NAIT supports a flexible work environment, enabling staff to request approval for on-campus, off-site, or hybrid work arrangements based on the nature of the role. Please note that remote positions require employees to reside within Canada.

NAIT is committed to fostering an environment that supports equity and cultivates inclusion through our Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Strategy. We are a proud partner of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion and Pride at Work Canada. While we encourage all qualified applicants to apply, only those being considered will be contacted. If you require any accommodations, please connect with us at

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