Opportunities

Salary Information

HL27 - $91,765.00 - $119,293.86 per annum

Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with executive and senior management to identify and pursue strategic funding, partnership, and revenue-generation opportunities. 
• Lead the planning, development, and submission funding proposals supporting college-wide priorities and initiatives. 
• Advance strategic projects designed to significantly increase external funding and institutional revenue. 
• Develop, negotiate, and manage service and contribution agreements with government, industry, and other external partners. 
• Provide end-to-end leadership for strategic initiatives, including consultation, planning, proposal development, reporting, and liaison with funding agencies. 
• Collaborate with others to lead large scale funding opportunities
• Able to document a proven track record of success in advancing strategic projects, opportunities and other funding proposals
• Build and strengthen organizational capacity for funding proposal development through guidance, tools, and best practices. 
• Ensure strategic development activities support the institution's current and future priorities while mitigating organizational and systemic risks. 
• Provide advice to senior leadership on funding growth, partnerships, institutional impact, and reputational enhancement. 
• Oversee project planning, including scope, timelines, resources, milestones, and deliverables. 
• Manage project budgets, performance indicators, evaluation processes, and reporting requirements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Screening Criteria

• Master's Degree in Business Administration or related field of study (an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered). 
• Experience leading the development and submission of funding proposals.
• Experience leading strategic initiatives or multi-departmental projects.
• Experience developing, managing, and administering service or contribution agreements.
• Experience managing project budgets, performance indicators, evaluation processes, and compliance-based reporting requirements.

Assessment Criteria

• Knowledge of funding programs, revenue development, and strategic growth planning.
• Knowledge of service and contribution agreement frameworks, administration, and compliance requirements.
• Ability to lead funding proposal development, including coordination of contributors and performance measures.
• Ability to collaborate and lead people and teams on strategic, cross-departmental projects.
• Ability to analyze funding requirements, assess risk, and apply guidelines.
• Ability to effectively exchange information.
• Ability to manage time and tasks.
• Relationship Building.
• Professionalism. 

Conditions of Offer

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

Conditions of Acceptance

• Acknowledges requirement for provincial travel (occasional).
• Acknowledges requirement for national travel (occasional).
• Acknowledges requirement for access to reliable transportation.
• Willing to accept flexible start/end times for the workday.

College of the North Atlantic (CNA) recognizes the importance of and is committed to offering flexible work arrangements to its employees. The successful applicant may qualify for a telework arrangement within the province, subject to eligibility criteria. Where appropriate, consideration may be given to a primarily remote, hybrid, or ad-hoc arrangement. 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 considerationbeing 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 Sarah Gaudon, Selection Board Chair, by email at sarah.gaudon@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.

We appreciate your interest in College of the North Atlantic!