Manager, Community Programs, South Baffin

Government of Nunavut; Iqaluit; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization in Nunavut is seeking a Manager, Community Programs to oversee educational programming in Community Learning Centres. The ideal candidate will possess a BED or BA in related fields with leadership experience in community-based education. Responsibilities include supervising educators, managing programs, and advising on budgets. Candidates should be fluent in official languages, particularly Inuktut, and have a strong understanding of Inuit culture. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Medical and dental benefits

Defined benefit pension plan

Opportunities for training and career advancement

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in community-based education.
• Leadership experience involving supervising staff and program development.
• Knowledge of Inuit communities and culture.

Responsibilities

• Supervise community adult educators and instructors.
• Manage educational programming in Community Learning Centres.
• Conduct meetings to identify educational and training needs.
• Plan and develop courses and programs.
• Advise on budgets and academic policies.

Skills

Educational program development

Leadership and supervision

Community engagement

Fluency in Inuktut

Education

BED in Adult Education or BA in Educational Administration

Job description

Thank you for contacting the Government of Nunavut. Please do not send sensitive or personal information, including social insurance numbers, birthdates, information of other people, or health information. Only send a brief description of your issue or concern and how we can contact you.

This employment opportunity is open to all applicants.

The Government of Nunavut was selected as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Top Employers for Young People and recent graduates in 2024. With one of the fastest growing and youngest populations in Canada, Nunavut is a dynamic, vibrant territory, committed to becoming an even better place for future generations. As a government, we are strengthening our unique model of governance - one that integrates Inuit societal values, promotes use of the Inuktut language, achieves a representative public service, and collaborates with partners to achieve the promise of Nunavut. Successful applicants will enjoy a competitive salary, medical and dental benefits, a defined benefit pension plan, relocation privileges and opportunities for training and career advancement.

Reporting to the Chair, Community Programs, the Manager, Community Programs is responsible for supervising the community adult educators, instructors, and managing all aspects of educational programming in the Community Learning Centres (CLC) in the region. The successful candidate will manage all contract and base funded programming offered in the CLCs through Community and Distance Learning Division, which may include academic, literacy, trades, as well as certificate and diploma programs. They will work with funding sources and strategic partners, adult educators, instructors, and educational technology to meet the educational and training needs of adult learners who reside in the region’s communities.

Other Key Responsibilities Of The Position Include

• Acting as a resource on courses/programs within the division, in the college overall and in other related institutions;
• Conducting and facilitating meetings to identify educational and training interests and needs of individuals and groups;
• Planning and developing courses and programs;
• Advising on budgets, course/program selections, professional needs of adult educators, NAC policies and procedures, and learners changing needs for employment and access to continuing education.

The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this job are usually obtained through successful completion of a BED (with adult education concentration) or a BA in Educational Administration specializing in post-secondary combined with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in the field of community-based education and a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a leadership role, involving supervising staff and program development.

The Official Languages of Nunavut are Inuktut, English and French. Applicants may submit their resume in any of the official languages of Nunavut. Fluency in more than one of Nunavut’s official languages would be considered an asset. Knowledge of Inuit communities, culture, land, Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit, Inuktut and experience working in a northern cross-cultural environment are also considered assets.

Acceptable combinations of education and experience may be considered for this position. We encourage you to apply if you have equivalent years of education and/or experience equal to the education and experience requirements listed above.

An eligibility list may be created to fill future vacancies.

• The Government of Nunavut is committed to creating a representative workforce; therefore, priority will be given to Nunavut Inuit who self-identify as being enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement in accordance with the Priority Hiring Policy.
• Government of Nunavut employees serving a probationary period must obtain and provide written authorization from the deputy head of their employing department. The authorization from the deputy head must accompany your application for your application to be considered.
• Possession of a criminal record may not disqualify candidates from being considered. An assessment of the criminal record will be measured against the scope and duties of the position. This is only a requirement for positions that require a satisfactory criminal record or vulnerable sector check.
• Applicants may submit their resume in any of the Official Languages of Nunavut.
• Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
• The onus is on candidates in receipt of foreign post-secondary education credentials to have their foreign credentials assessed through a recognized Canadian education institution. Failure to do so may result in the rejection of their application.