Chair, Education Programs

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This employment opportunity is open to all applicants.

The Government of Nunavut was selected as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Top Employers for Young People and recent graduates in 2024. With one of the fastest growing and youngest populations in Canada, Nunavut is a dynamic, vibrant territory, committed to becoming an even better place for future generations. As a government, we are strengthening our unique model of governance – one that integrates Inuit societal values, promotes use of the Inuktut language, achieves a representative public service, and collaborates with partners to achieve the promise of Nunavut. Successful applicants will enjoy a competitive salary, medical and dental benefits, a defined benefit pension plan, relocation privileges and opportunities for training and career advancement.

Reporting to the Dean, Education, Inuit and University Studies, the Chair, Education Programs is responsible for the planning, direction, management, program delivery, administration and evaluation of the Nunavut Teacher Education Program (NTEP) and Early Childhood Education Programs (ECE). The Chair is a member of the College’s Management Team and shares in the collective decision-making process respecting strategic planning and college-wide initiatives.

Other Key Responsibilities Of The Position Include

• Providing leadership, coaching, and oversight to all program staff, fostering a collaborative and results-driven team environment;
• Managing financial resources allocated to Education programs, ensuring fiscal responsibility and alignment with strategic goals;
• Ensuring all course instruction adhered to the professional and academic standards set by the College, promoting quality and consistency in delivery;
• Providing mechanisms for student/client evaluation and feedback for all programs; and
• Representing NAC in meetings with partner institutions.

The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this job are usually obtained through the completion of a university degree in Education or Education Administration. A master’s degree in a field related to education programming is preferred. Five years of progressive experience working in an educational setting and exposure to the following areas: managing educational program delivery, early childhood education, curriculum development, instructing students, financial and human resources management, and policy and procedure development/implementation with two years of experience supervising and developing staff in an educational setting. Professional Teaching Credentials would be considered an asset.

The Official Languages of Nunavut are Inuktut, English and French. Applicants may submit their resume in any of the official languages of Nunavut. Fluency in English is required for the position. Knowledge of Inuit communities, culture, land,Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit, Inuktut and experience working in a northern cross-cultural environment are also considered assets.

Acceptable combinations of education and experience may be considered for this position. We encourage you to apply if you have equivalent years of education and/or experience equal to the education and experience requirements listed above.

An eligibility list may be created to fill future vacancies.

If you are interested in applying for this job, please email your cover letter and resume to (email protected). Please include the REFERENCE # in the subject line of your email.

• The Government of Nunavut is committed to creating a representative workforce; therefore, priority will be given to Nunavut Inuit who self-identify as being enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement in accordance with the Priority Hiring Policy.
• Government of Nunavut employees serving a probationary period must obtain and provide written authorization from the deputy head of their employing department. The authorization from the deputy head must accompany your application for your application to be considered.
• Possession of a criminal record may not disqualify candidates from being considered. An assessment of the criminal record will be measured against the scope and duties of the position. This is only a requirement for positions that require a satisfactory criminal record or vulnerable sector check.
• Applicants may submit their resume in any of the Official Languages of Nunavut.
• Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
• The onus is on candidates in receipt of foreign post-secondary education credentials to have their foreign credentials assessed through a recognized Canadian education institution. Failure to do so may result in the rejection of their application.

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  Executive

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  Full-time

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  Education and Training

  
  

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  Government Administration

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