Assistant Director - Second Languages

Kativik Ilisarniliriniq; Kuujjuaq (Land); On-site; CAD 113,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Quebec is seeking an Assistant Director to manage curriculum development and oversee staff performance. The ideal candidate will hold an undergraduate degree, have significant management experience, and be fluent in at least two of the working languages: Inuktitut, French, or English. A competitive salary between $113,708 and $151,605 is offered, along with various benefits including vacation and development opportunities.

Benefits

30 days paid vacation

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Free parking

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in team leadership important.
• Teaching experience in Nunavik is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate curriculum development.
• Oversee performance of direct reports.
• Establish and manage budget responsibilities.

Skills

Team management experience

Fluency in Inuktitut, French, or English

Leadership

Education

Undergraduate degree in an appropriate field

Teaching licence recognized under the Education Act

Job description

FUNCTION & DUTIES

Under the supervision of the Director of Education Services and in collaboration with other administrators of the Education Services, the Assistant Director is responsible for performing the following tasks and duties:

• Manage and coordinate the development and updating of curricula related to designated subjects taught in second languages in the youth sector, in addition to the certification of studies;
• Coordinate and update activities related to the implementation of programs of studies in accordance with the standards of the Ministère de l’Éducation (MEQ);
• Contribute to the development and implementation of learning evaluation standards and internal tests in the designated subjects;
• Oversee the performance of employees under his/her direct responsibility;
• Establish the budget under his/her responsibility, monitor its use and provide reports as needed;
• Participate in the development and updating of Kativik Ilisarniliriniq policies and rules;
• Represent Kativik Ilisarniliriniq, as needed, on matters related to his/her field of work;
• Participate in various committees that fall within the scope of his/her duties;
• Coordinate external funding for various projects;
• Fulfill any other responsibilities assigned by his/her supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Undergraduate degree in an appropriate field certifying a university program of at least three years or has held a senior management or executive position in a school board where a university degree is a minimum requirement;
• Six (6) years of relevant experience, including team management experience;
• A teaching licence recognised under the Education Act for Cree, Inuit and Naskapi Native Persons (C.Q.L.R., c. I-14).

The School Board may, at its discretion, waive any or all of the afore‑mentioned qualification requirements if it finds a suitable candidate who is a beneficiary of the James Bay and Northern Québec Agreement (JBNQA) and who accepts, as a condition of employment, to follow a training plan determined by the Board.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Fluency in two (2) of the three (3) working languages of Kativik Ilisarniliriniq (Inuktitut, French or English);
• Leadership and ability to promote teamwork;
• Teaching experience in Nunavik (an asset);
• Willingness to travel.

CLASSIFICATION / SALARY / BENEFITS

Class 10 as per the working conditions of Kativik Ilisarniliriniq's managers: from $113,708 to $151,605 annually depending on qualifications and experience. All benefits are prorated based on the percentage of the task.

You may be eligible to benefits such as:

• 30 days paid vacation
• Up to 10 paid recuperation days
• 2-week paid holiday period
• Free parking
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Career development opportunities

and, when applicable, other benefits such as:

• Summer schedule
• Northern premium
• Food transportation allocation
• Paid relocation benefits
• Retention and attraction premium
• Up to three (3) round trips to and from Nunavik

Only the candidates under consideration will be contacted.