Opportunities

Salary Information

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

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and overall accountability for the effective operation of the Labrador West Campus, including academic delivery, administration, operations, emergency preparedness, and student services. 
• Ensure academic excellence through oversight of program delivery, evaluation, quality assurance, and compliance with curriculum standards and accreditation requirements. 
• Lead workforce planning, recruitment, retention, and performance management for faculty and staff, fostering a high-performing and engaged campus culture. 
• Direct the stewardship of campus resources, including financial, human, and physical assets, ensuring fiscal accountability and operational sustainability. 
• Serve as the senior campus representative, strengthening the college's profile as an institution and employer of choice and advancing meaningful community engagement. 
• Cultivate strategic relationships with external stakeholders and collaborate with School Deans to align program offerings with regional and provincial labour market needs. 
• Identify and advance opportunities for contracts, grants, and partnerships that enhance institutional capacity and student success. 
• Oversee the resolution of student and faculty issues, ensuring a positive, inclusive learning environment that supports student retention and success. 
• Contribute to institutional strategy by identifying emerging program needs, supporting program development, and ensuring ongoing accreditation compliance. 
• Perform other duties as required.

Screening Criteria

• Master's degree in Educational Leadership, Education Administration, or a related field. 
• Experience providing strategic leadership and operational oversight.
• Experience managing budgets and overseeing financial, human, and physical resources. 
• Experience overseeing program delivery and academic compliance.
• Experience addressing and resolving student and staff issues. 
• Ability to lead, engage, and manage diverse teams. 
• Ability to cultivate and foster an inclusive and supportive work and learning environment.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Assessment Criteria

• Knowledge of strategic leadership and operational oversight.
• Knowledge of financial management, including budget oversight and stewardship of financial, human, and physical resources.
• Knowledge of program delivery and academic compliance with curriculum standards, policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Leadership skills.
• Ability to think critically and strategically.
• Strategic planning and crisis management skills.
• Ability to independently manage time and multiple tasks.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• 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

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 is located at Labrador West Campus.
• 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!