Dean, School of Technology and Environment

Colleges and Institutes Canada; Halifax; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Une institution d'enseignement renommée cherche un Doyen pour la School of Technology and Environment à Halifax. Vous serez responsable de la conception de programmes innovants et de l'établissement de partenariats stratégiques tout en soutenant l'évolution continue de l'école pour répondre aux besoins divers des étudiants et de l'industrie.

Qualifications

• Diplôme de troisième cycle ou équivalent et au moins dix ans d'expérience pertinente.
• Expérience récente en leadership au sein d'une organisation complexe.
• Capacité à influencer et gérer plusieurs parties prenantes.

Responsibilities

• Développer le mix de programmes dans la School of Technology and Environment.
• Travailler avec des partenaires internes et externes pour répondre aux besoins de l'industrie.
• Soutenir un processus continu de planification et de renouvellement des programmes.

Skills

Partenariats

Leadership

Négociation

Gestion des parties prenantes

Innovation

Education

Diplôme de troisième cycle

Job description

We are looking for a Dean, School of Technology and Environment. Based in Halifax, you will build provincial partnerships with sector-based employers to ensure our programming meets industry needs and provides students with the most innovative, challenging, and applied education you can get in Nova Scotia and beyond. You will lead the development of the programming mix in the School which includes certificates, diplomas, continuing education, and customized training; and you will ensure this programming keeps current and progressive in these dynamic fields. You will accomplish all of this by working collaboratively with internal, community and government partners in a way that supports the College’s strategic plan and priorities.

We are Nova Scotia Community College. Our mission is to help “build Nova Scotia’s economy and quality of life through education and innovation.” We offer over 130 advanced skill programs in five academic schools, serving the entire province through a network of 13 campuses, 3 learning centres and a vibrant eCampus. Ninety percent of our graduates are employed, 89% in their field of study; 93% have chosen to live and work in Nova Scotia.

In the School of Technology and Environment, learners prepare for careers in the fields of engineering technologies, environmental and natural resource management, information technology and data analytics and geomatics. All of our programs are designed to meet the needs of industry, government, and community; ensuring flexibility, pathways and innovation while balancing academic quality, and centering student retention and success from an equity lens. As such, the Dean’s primary functions support a continual planning and renewal process that ensures the School is evolving to help with meeting the diverse needs of both students and industry across all relevant sectors.

You hold a graduate degree, or equivalent sum of relevant education and experience, and you have at least ten years of relevant occupational experience in one or more of the sectors within the School and/or within a post-secondary environment specializing in one or more of these sectors. You have recent experience in a senior leadership role within a complex organization leading a large, high-functioning team with the ability to work effectively and build strong relationships within a complex, matrix-based organization, demonstrating comfort with ambiguity. Known for your ability to forge powerful partnerships, you have demonstrated the ability to lead large initiatives; working with educational, community, government, and industry leaders. You are able to influence, facilitate, negotiate, and manage multiple stakeholders with various and sometimes conflicting interests to achieve a cohesive approach to program quality that meets organizational objectives and industry needs. You are a creative and action-oriented leader with an equity mindset who demonstrates a passion for education and an unstoppable commitment to learning and innovation. This allows you to inspire teams to do great things.

NSCC makes things happen. We’re growing the economy of Nova Scotia, we’re producing highly skilled workers, and we’re building capacity in communities. How are we doing it? By providing the most career-oriented education available in Nova Scotia today; by maintaining close links to community and to industry; and by inviting talented equity-minded people to join NSCC’s team.Consider being a part of excellence in learning and having the chance to help build Nova Scotia’s future while building your own. Interested in applying for this exciting opportunity? Want to receive more information? Please email [e-mail] and request a copy of the position’s briefing note.

The deadline for applications is June 17, 2025, at 11:59PM (AST).

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