At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and innovate trades education across the Northwest Territories.
- Company: Aurora College, committed to meaningful education and community connections.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, leadership role, and opportunity to impact student success.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team dedicated to reconciliation and workforce development.
- Why this job: Shape the future of trades education and support Northern communities.
- Qualifications: Journeyperson Certificate, extensive industry and educational leadership experience.
The predicted salary is between 67500 - 82500 $ per year.
Dean, School of Trades, Apprenticeship, and Industrial Training
Aurora College's mission is to demonstrate leadership in the delivery of relevant and meaningful education and research rooted in strong connections to Northern land, tradition, community and people.
Job Information
Aurora College is seeking an experienced and visionary leader to serve as the Dean, School of Trades, Apprenticeship and Industrial Training (TAIT).
Reporting to the Provost and Vice President, Academic and Research, the Dean provides strategic and academic leadership for trades, apprenticeship, and industrial training programs delivered across the Northwest Territories.
The position is responsible for ensuring academic excellence, fostering partnerships, supporting student success, and advancing workforce development opportunities that meet the needs of Northern communities.
As a member of Aurora College's senior academic leadership team, the Dean is accountable for all academic and administrative matters related to the School of TAIT.
The Dean oversees program planning, quality assurance, accreditation, curriculum development, budgeting, and people leadership while supporting the College's commitment to reconciliation, Indigenous knowledge, and learner success.
The Dean leads a diverse portfolio of programs delivered across the Northwest Territories and works closely with industry, community, government, and post-secondary partners to ensure programs remain relevant, innovative, and responsive to labour market needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic and academic leadership for all TAIT programs across Aurora College.
- Lead program governance, accreditation activities, quality assurance processes, and academic partnerships.
- Support the development, evaluation, renewal, and continuous improvement of programs and curriculum.
- Foster collaboration with industry, Indigenous governments and organizations, communities, and educational partners.
- Oversee faculty and staff recruitment, performance management, professional development, and workforce planning.
- Manage operational and capital budgets exceeding $4 million.
- Promote student success, academic integrity, workplace safety, and inclusive learning environments.
- Contribute to institutional planning and strategic initiatives as a member of the senior leadership team.
Typically, the qualifications for this role include
- Completion of an Interprovincial Journeyperson Certificate in a TAIT-related discipline.
- Seven (7) years of industry experience in a TAIT-related field.
- Seven (7) years of post-secondary experience that includes instructional responsibilities, curriculum development, and at least three (3) years of leadership experience.
- Five (5) years of experience working with Indigenous communities in northern and/or remote environments.
Aurora College is working with Leaders International Executive Search to recruit its next Dean of Trades, Apprenticeship, and Industrial Training.
For questions relating to this position, please contact Paul Phillips and find more information here
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