Opportunities

Salary Information

CG41 - $74,456.20 - $87,815.00 per annum.  

Duties and Responsibilities

• Promotes the mandate, goals, objectives and programs of the Mining Innovation Commercialization Accelerator (MICA) Network regionally and nationally.
• Serve as the primary regional point of contact for the MICA Network, providing ongoing business counseling and support to existing and prospective MICA members.
• Advise the College on emerging and innovative technologies relevant to the mining sector to support productivity, sustainability, and commercialization at regional, provincial, and national levels.
• Provide strategic advice to CNA and MICA on economic, technological, and industry trends impacting the development of the regional mining ecosystem.
• Engage with MICA members, project proponents, and partners to identify business development, commercialization, and innovation support needs.
• Plan, coordinate, and deliver workshops, events, and networking activities that support innovation and capacity-building within the mining sector.
• Represent CNA within the MICA Network at regional and national meetings, project discussions, and collaborative initiatives.
• Support the planning and implementation of MICA Network business development activities and national initiatives.
• Prepare and communicate detailed reports, briefing notes, proposals, and progress updates on innovation projects from demonstration through commercialization, ensuring accurate internal and external communication.

Screening Criteria

• Undergraduate Degree in a Business Administration field, Innovation Support, regional/community economic and/or resource development or related field (equivalencies will be considered).
• Experience supporting business development, technology adoption, resource development or innovation services, or similar activity.
• A combination of education and work experience will be considered.
• Good understanding of the regional and national mining sector ecosystem (asset). 

Assessment Criteria

• Knowledgeable about organization/network development strategies and social, economic, business, technological and resource development issues facing the mining sector. 
• Knowledge of project management, and consultative work and professional business and membership analysis.
• Ability to effectively exchange information.
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.
• Relationship building.
• Ability to manage time and tasks independently.
• Ability to work in a team.

Conditions of Offer

• When requested by the Employer, a recent and satisfactory Certificate of Conduct must be provided. 
• Be able to travel national and international.
• Verification of credentials and applicable licenses, certifications, and/or professional memberships as required for the position. 

Conditions of Acceptance

• Acknowledges the requirement for participating in ongoing training and professional development. 
• Represents CNA for the Mining Innovation Commercialization Accelerator (MICA) Network.

College of the North Atlantic (CNA) recognizes the importance of and is committed to offering flexible work arrangements to its employees. However, as a place-based organization, candidates are expected to report to the specified work location identified in this job posting, as all positions will involve some degree of on-site work, unless otherwise indicated. 

Applicant Information

• This position provides flexibility in location, with consideration being given to candidates requesting to work from any one of our campuses throughout the province.
• Applications must be submitted online through https://www.cna.nl.ca/careers/opportunities on or before the closing date stated for this job posting.
• It is the responsibility of the applicant to submit an application that demonstrates the required screening criteria. Applications that do not clearly and effectively demonstrate the required criteria will be screened out of the competition. 
• Preference will be given to applicants who are a Canadian citizen, permanent resident of Canada, or those who are legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Applicants who elect to include a cover letter (optional) must upload cover letter and resumé as a combined document (PDF). 
• Information submitted as part of the application process must be clear, factual, and current to date of submission and is subject to verification. 
• Applicants will be notified of their status throughout each stage of the recruitment process.
• An offer of employment is conditional upon the satisfactory completion and review of all pre-employment requirements by the College.
• The results from this competition may be used to fill similar vacancies.

Closing Statement

For more information about this job opportunity or should you require an accommodation as part of this recruitment and selection process, please contact Sheila Lane, Selection Board Chair, by email at sheila.lane@cna.nl.ca.

College of the North Atlantic (CNA) strives to create an organizational culture that welcomes and amplifies diverse perspectives, nurtures belonging and actively seeks to eliminate barriers to equity. We invite all interested individuals to apply, and as part of our shared commitment to the advancement of equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) as a true reflection of CNA's core values (Excellence, Integrity, Diversity, Respect and Transparency), we encourage applications from equity-seeking groups including, but not limited to, Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, those who identify as women, and members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.

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