Opportunities

Salary Information

Salary will be determined in accordance with the Faculty Collective Agreement, based on the candidate's education and experience.

Duties and Responsibilities

Help build the future of Newfoundland and Labrador's mining industry.

As a Program Developer, you will work alongside industry leaders and subject matter experts to create innovative training solutions that address workforce needs and skills gaps across the sector. Your work will directly support the development of a skilled workforce and contribute to the continued growth of one of the province's most important industries.

• Design and develop training programs that address current and emerging skills needs in Newfoundland and Labrador's mining industry, working closely with industry experts and stakeholders.
• Responsible for maintaining quality, currency, and consistency within the curriculum.
• Conduct needs assessments and facilitate curriculum meetings and focus groups.
• Oversee course and program reviews and development.
• Develop proposals and identify relevant learning resources.
• Perform curriculum research and maintain documentation.
• Manage articulation and transfer processes.
• Engage in other aspects of curriculum review, design and development as identified or assigned. 
• Supports accreditation activities, external and internal assessments.
• Participates, and organizes program advisory sessions.
• Employs the use of DACUM in program design.
• Support School in government responses, audits, and regulatory process.
• Supports special projects and school strategic initiatives. 
• Creates and maintains school-based documentation repositories.
• Promotes professional development and continuous learning opportunities. 
• Other duties as required.

Screening Criteria

• Bachelor of Education Degree combined with several years of relevant experience in teaching and/or curriculum development in a post-secondary college environment. 
• A Master of Education (Asset).
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Assessment Criteria

• Knowledge of the principles of instructional design, curriculum development, adult learning and teaching methods, and continuous improvement processes.
• Knowledge of current and emerging mining industry practices, technologies, and workforce needs to support current and future program development.
• Knowledge of access and skills development programming for vulnerable or underrepresented learners, particularly those with literacy and numeracy issues.
• Proficiency with technology.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Organizational and time management skills with the ability to plan, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to exchange information effectively.
• Ability to build and maintain productive working relationships with other faculty, industry and community partners.
• Commitment to supporting and delivering a positive student learning experience.

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. 
  • Credentials obtained outside of Canada will require an evaluation to determine their Canadian educational equivalency. This evaluation must support the educational requirements for the position. 

Conditions of Acceptance

• Acknowledges the requirement for maintaining applicable licenses, certifications, and/or professional memberships as required for the position. 

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 consideration being given to candidates requesting to work from any one of our campuses throughout the province excluding any St. John's campus locations - Prince Philip Drive, Ridge Road, Seal Cove, Paul. L. Pope and Topsail Road Office.
• 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 Ashley Budgell, Selection Board Chair, by email at ashley.budgell@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!