Chair, Industry Training (Re-advertisement)

This employment opportunity is open to all applicants.

Reporting to the Dean, Trades and Technology; the Chair, Industry Training is responsible for the planning, direction, management, program delivery, administration and evaluation of all industry training programs across Nunavut. These include all Trades, such as Operators, Technicians, Culinary Arts, etc. in addition to industry training related trades occupations.

The Chair will have a strategic focus on building new partnerships with industry sectors (i.e. mining) and be able to lead the coordination of community-based courses and programs.

The Chair works with industry organizations and businesses to address their training needs and determines the level of support that is required by NAC. These contract engagements can be from short to long-term depending on the training and accreditation required.

Typically, the incumbent will have a University Degree and/or a professional designation in a Trade or Technology related field. A Master’s Degree in a field related to trades or technology is preferred.  With a minimum 3 years in the following areas of education programming for adult learners; knowledge of program development and program evaluation methods; minimum of 2 years direct experience managing staff (faculty) evaluation and performance management; experience in preparing and managing a large budget.  Professional Teaching Credentials would be a definite asset.

Equivalencies consisting of a combination of related education and work experience may be considered.

If you are interested in applying for this job, please email your cover letter and resume to NAC.HR@gov.nu.ca . Please include the REFERENCE # in the subject line of your email.

• The Government of Nunavut is committed to creating a more representative workforce, so it can better understand and serve the needs of Nunavummiut. Priority will be given to Nunavut Inuit. Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Nunavut Priority Hiring Policy.
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