Full-time Curriculum Officer

Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 49,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology in Ottawa is seeking a Curriculum and Payroll Coordinator within the ICT, Applications & Programming department. The incumbent will manage curriculum updates, analyze workloads, and coordinate payroll for faculty, while ensuring program integrity across multiple programs.

The role includes liaison with HR and Budget officers, with a hybrid work option under the College's Flexible Work Arrangement Policy.

Qualifications

• Diploma or equivalent in Business or related field.
• At least 2 years of practical experience with students and/or student registration, including using a student information system in a post-secondary environment.
• Expert-level knowledge of curriculum delivery, student registration, and program progression.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute semester course loading.
• Prepare and update part-time payroll.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute the curriculum review process for multiple programs.
• Act as primary department liaison with respect to faculty onboarding, Scheduling, Human Resources, and other departments regarding concerns in timetables, workload, pay, benefits, program narratives, and program structure.
• Collaborate with Budget Officer(s) for annual budget preparation, quarterly reviews, and alignment of financial data with program information.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Advanced Microsoft Excel

Education

Two-year diploma or equivalent in Business or related field

Tools

Student information system

Job description

Department: ICT, Applications & Programming Position Type: Full-Time Support Salary Range: $35.29-$40.73-Hourly Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36.25 Anticipated Start Date: November 23, 2026 Length of Contract: n/a Posting Information Support Staff employees, as defined by the full-time Support Staff Collective Agreement, will be given first consideration. Posting Closing Date: November 8, 2026 Please note: jobs are posted until 11:59 pm on the job closing date.

Land Acknowledgment

Algonquin College campuses in Ottawa and Pembroke are located on the traditional unceded, and unsurrendered territory of the Anishinàbe Algonquin People. The Algonquin People have inhabited and cared for these lands since time immemorial. We take this time to express our gratitude and respect to them and to the land for all that it has provided and will continue to provide.

Job Description

Reporting to the Chair, the incumbent is responsible for the planning, coordination, and execution of all facets of the curriculum update process for multiple programs within the Department. The incumbent provides impact analyses of changes to the Chair and program coordinators and follows through with College departments to confirm the validity of the information. The incumbent is responsible for the preparation, monitoring, and analysis of faculty workloads, course loading, timetabling, and registration data. The incumbent is also responsible for initiating and terminating part-time contracts, and for payroll initiation and processing. The incumbent also completes all book orders for the department in coordination with faculty.

Role and Responsibilities

Coordinate and execute semester course loading; Prepare and update part-time payroll; Plan, coordinate, and execute the curriculum review process for multiple programs; Act as primary department liaison/resource with respect to faculty onboarding, Scheduling, Human Resources, and other departments regarding concerns in the areas of timetables, workload, pay, benefits, program narratives, and program structure; Collaborate with Budget Officer(s) for annual budget preparation, quarterly reviews, and alignment of financial data with program information; Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Minimum two (2) year diploma or equivalent in Business or a related field; Minimum two (2) years of practical experience working with students and/or student registration - this must include working with a student information system in a post-secondary education environment; Expert-level knowledge of curriculum delivery, student registration, and program progression; Advanced Microsoft Excel skills. This position is eligible for hybrid work in conjunction with the College's Flexible Work Arrangement Policy. https://www.algonquincollege.com/policies/hr26/ (subject to change). This position is subject to the terms of the Full-Time Support Staff Collective Agreement: SSCollectiveAgreementCurrent_E-1.pdf (algonquincollege.com)

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Our values of caring, learning, integrity, and respect define how we interact with one another. We foster a supportive and collaborative environment. Algonquin College has been recognized by Forbes as one of Canada’s Best Employers for 2025 and one of Canada’s Best Employers for Diversity for 2024 Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA): We are proud to be the first Ontario college to implement an Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion policy, fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees feel respected and valued. Affinity Group Conversation Communities | Inclusion & Diversity & Truth and Reconciliation Flexible Work Arrangement Policy. Select positions are eligible for hybrid work in accordance with the College’s Flexible Work Arrangement Policy https://www.algonquincollege.com/policies/hr26/ (subject to change).

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