Chair, Engineering & Technology

Conestoga College School of Business; Cambridge; Híbrido; CAD 130.000 - 173.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Conestoga College School of Engineering & Technology in Cambridge seeks a Chair of Engineering & Technology to provide strategic academic leadership across electronics, mechanical, manufacturing and automation programs at the Cambridge campus.

The Chair leads a diverse faculty and staff, guiding curriculum, accreditation and quality assurance, while supporting growth and industry partnerships. Hybrid work is required, with three days on-site.

Responsabilidades

• Provide leadership to faculty and staff in alignment with college policies.
• Develop annual staffing plans in collaboration with Human Resources and Finance.
• Lead recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and assignment processes.
• Support employee growth through goal setting, coaching, feedback, and development planning.
• Foster a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative teaching and learning environment, both in person and online.
• Promote ongoing professional and pedagogical development opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with Occupational Health and Safety standards.
• Contribute to the School of Engineering & Technology’s strategic planning and academic priorities.
• Oversee program delivery, ensuring high-quality teaching and learning, and student outcomes.
• Lead curriculum development and program review cycles (e.g., Annual and Major Program Reviews, PEQAB).
• Maintain compliance with academic policies, including student progression and academic integrity.
• Guide accreditation processes and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal partners to support effective program operations.
• Develop and manage operating budgets across the program portfolio.
• Lead financial planning for grant-funded initiatives involving programs in the portfolio.
• Monitor enrolment trends and lead recruitment and conversion efforts to meet enrolment targets.
• Ensure appropriate infrastructure, equipment, and learning environments are in place.
• Build and sustain partnerships with industry and community stakeholders.

Educación

Master’s degree in engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Canada

PhD considered an asset

7+ years in post-secondary education/academic leadership

Descripción del empleo

Job Title: Chair, Engineering & Technology

Requisition #: 26-0249

Location: Cambridge

Payband: 14

Payband Range: $129,743.00 - $172,991.00

Hours/Week: 37.5

Posting Date: Tuesday, October 27, 2026

Closing Date: Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST

Vacancy Type: Administration - Full-time

Position Summary

The Chair, Engineering & Technology provides strategic academic and administrative leadership for program delivery across electronics, mechanical, manufacturing and automation-related programs, with primary responsibility at the Cambridge campus. This role advances high-quality, future-focused programming by fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

The Chair leads a diverse team of faculty and staff, supporting excellence in teaching and learning through inclusive, student-centred practices. The role is responsible for curriculum leadership, accreditation, and quality assurance across the portfolio, while also contributing to strategic growth, new program development, and meaningful industry partnerships. Through thoughtful resource management and a commitment to equity, the Chair plays a key role in ensuring programs are responsive to evolving labour market needs and aligned with the long-term goals of the School of Engineering & Technology.

Work arrangement

Successful candidates will be required to conduct work in Ontario and must be available to work on campus as required. It is anticipated that this position will meet the department's needs through a hybrid work arrangement, with a minimum of three days on-site at Conestoga’s Cambridge campus, located at 850 Fountain St. S., and additional presence as required for meetings and events.

Responsibilities

Team leadership and culture

• Provide leadership to faculty and staff in alignment with collective agreements and college policies
• Develop annual staffing plans in collaboration with Human Resources and Finance
• Lead recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and assignment processes
• Support employee growth through goal setting, coaching, feedback, and development planning
• Foster a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative teaching and learning environment, both in person and online
• Promote ongoing professional and pedagogical development opportunities
• Ensure compliance with Occupational Health and Safety standards

Program leadership

• Contribute to the School of Engineering & Technology’s strategic planning and academic priorities
• Oversee program delivery, ensuring high-quality teaching and learning, and student outcomes
• Lead curriculum development and program review cycles (e.g., Annual and Major Program Reviews, PEQAB)
• Maintain compliance with academic policies, including student progression and academic integrity
• Guide accreditation processes and continuous improvement initiatives
• Collaborate with internal partners to support effective program operations

Program development and innovation

• Support the creation of new programs, delivery models, and technology-enabled learning approaches
• Lead the development and implementation of new programs through established college processes

Resources, planning and partnerships

• Develop and manage operating budgets across the program portfolio
• Lead financial planning for grant-funded initiatives involving programs in the portfolio
• Monitor enrolment trends and lead recruitment and conversion efforts to meet enrolment targets
• Ensure appropriate infrastructure, equipment, and learning environments are in place
• Build and sustain partnerships with industry and community stakeholders

Qualifications

• A master’s degree in engineering is required; a PhD is considered an asset
• Must be a licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) within Canada
• A minimum of seven years of progressive experience in post-secondary education or a related environment, including teaching, program coordination, or academic leadership or a combination of post-secondary and managerial roles in engineering
• Background in electronics, mechanical, materials, manufacturing, industrial or automation engineering and experience with CEAB accreditation is preferred
• Knowledge of the polytechnic/college education model
• Experience with curriculum development, teaching, and/or student recruitment in post-secondary settings is an asset
• Demonstrated experience leading teams, supporting performance and development, and contributing to financial planning
• Strong understanding of academic quality assurance processes; CEAB accreditation experience is an asset
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across diverse teams and perspectives
• Knowledge of human resource practices, including employee relations and conflict resolution
• Experience with budgeting, analysis, and resource allocation
• Sound judgment, adaptability, and a commitment to continuous improvement
• Demonstrated commitment to student-centred and outcomes-based education

Commitment to inclusion

We encourage applications from individuals who reflect the diversity of our community, including women, Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and those from underrepresented groups in engineering.

Conestoga College is a leader in polytechnic education. Our career-focused education, training, and applied research programs prepare students for success, support industry, and workforce needs and promote economic prosperity throughout our region and across Ontario.

We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Conestoga College is committed to workplace diversity and provides accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If you require accommodation, please contact Human Resources via the Contact page.