Chair, Industry Training

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This employment opportunity is restricted to residents of Rankin only.
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 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.

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 English is required for the position. 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.

As this is a term position for non-Inuit candidates, current indeterminate Government of Nunavut employees may be offered a competitive transfer assignment for the duration of the term if they are deemed to be the successful candidate, however this is subject to managerial approval.

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.