Dean – Centre For Community Workforce Development

Coast Mountain College; Terrace; On-site; CAD 147,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Coast Mountain College invites applications for a full-time Dean – Centre for Community Workforce Development (CCWD). Salary is $162,922 annually, with a comprehensive benefits package.

The Dean provides strategic and academic leadership to advance high-quality programs that support student success, workforce development, and community impact. The role involves leading business development, partnerships, and cross-sector collaboration to expand the College's regional relevance.

Qualifications

• Master's or higher in Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field.
• Five to seven years of progressive leadership experience in workforce development, continuing education or related sectors.
• Proven success in business development, partnership building, and revenue generation.
• Strong financial acumen, including budgeting and forecasting.
• Ability to lead teams, manage change, and work with unions.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building abilities.
• Experience working with Indigenous communities and addressing barriers to education.
• Experience with experiential, place-based education is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for CCWD through planning, innovation, and alignment with regional workforce needs.
• Ensure programming is high-quality, responsive, and financially sustainable while supporting revenue growth.
• Lead business development, partnerships, client engagement, and market expansion initiatives.
• Oversee non-credit, micro-credential, and customized training program design and evaluation.
• Develop and lead faculty, staff, and business development teams in a collaborative culture.
• Provide financial stewardship through budgeting, forecasting, and resource allocation.
• Collaborate across the College and report to support institutional goals.
• Represent the College on internal/external committees and community forums.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Business development

Financial budgeting

Communication & negotiation

Cross-cultural collaboration

Team leadership

Indigenous engagement

Problem solving

Relationship building

Education

MBA or related field

Job description

Dean – Centre For Community Workforce Development

Job description and duties

This posting is open for internal candidates.

Coast Mountain College (CMTN) invites applications for a full-time Dean – Centre for Community Workforce Development (CCWD).Salary will be in accordance with the Management Salary Grid, Level 15: $162,922 annually, plus a comprehensive benefits package.

The Dean provides strategic and academic leadership to advance innovative, high-quality programming that supports student success, workforce development, and community impact. Working across academic, industry, and community sectors, the Dean drives program growth, continuous improvement, and evidence-informed decision-making to ensure programs remain relevant and responsive to regional needs.

The Dean also leads the institution's business development strategy, including market analysis, client acquisition, partnership expansion, and the development of new educational and training opportunities. Through strong collaboration with Indigenous communities, employers, government, unions, and other CMTN departments, the Dean strengthens relationships that enhance learner outcomes and advance the College's strategic priorities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership for CCWD through planning, innovation, and alignment with institutional priorities and regional workforce needs.
• Ensure programming is responsive, high-quality, and financially sustainable while advancing revenue growth and community impact.
• Lead business development, partnership development, client engagement, and market expansion initiatives.
• Oversee the design, delivery, evaluation, and continuous improvement of non-credit, micro-credential, and customized training programs.
• Lead and develop faculty, staff, and business development teams within a collaborative, innovative, and inclusive culture.
• Provide financial stewardship through budgeting, forecasting, revenue generation, contract management, and resource allocation.
• Collaborate across the College and provide strategic advice and reporting to support institutional goals and initiatives.
• Represent the College on internal and external committees, councils, and community, industry, and workforce development forums.

Qualifications

Qualifications/Skills:

• A Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA), or Master’s degree in Business, Public Administration, or a related field;
• Five to seven years of progressive leadership experience in workforce development, continuing education, or related sectors;
• Demonstrated success in business development, partnership building, and revenue generation;
• Strong financial acumen, including budgeting and forecasting;
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage change, drive strategic initiatives, and work with unions;
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship‑building abilities;
• Excellent written, verbal and cross-cultural communication skills;
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills, including team-building skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in mitigating the barriers and challenges faced by at-risk and Indigenous students in accessing post-secondary education;
• Demonstrated ability to support others in achieving a common goal and establishing a positive work environment; and
• Familiar with experiential, place-based education is an asset.

Coast Mountain College is committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, equitable, accessible, and intercultural environment where all students, employees, and community members feel safe, valued, and supported. We recognize the historic and ongoing barriers faced by Indigenous Peoples and other equity‑deserving groups and are committed to addressing these challenges through meaningful action, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Individuals who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process, may contact HR in confidence, prior to the closing date.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.