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

College of the North Atlantic continues to advance its key position within the natural resource sectors, particularly the extractive industries. This work will support the broader project goal of developing highly qualified personnel (HQP) in Newfoundland and Labrador and ensuring that education and training systems are well-positioned to meet the evolving needs of the extractive sector during the energy transition.

Under the supervision of the Director of Industry Innovation the Faculty Researcher will:

• Conduct a comprehensive review of existing CNA programs in mining, engineering technology, and related trades, with a focus on relevance to the evolving needs of the extractive industries.
• Benchmark national and international models for training and credentialing in mining engineering and energy transition skills.
• Identify gaps and propose program enhancements that incorporate digital technologies (AI, data analytics, digital twins), sustainability, and transferable skills between oil and gas and mining.
• Develop recommendations for new micro-credentials, diplomas, or laddering pathways to support training at various levels across the sector.
• Examine innovative instructional models to address the well-known challenge of attracting and retaining qualified instructors in high-demand technical fields. This includes exploring hybrid industry/academic roles, secondments from industry, adjunct networks, and remote or modular delivery models.
• Undertake environmental, strategic, and jurisdictional scans of emerging technologies, research capabilities, and commercial service models to identify opportunities to differentiate capabilities nationally and internationally.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Screening Criteria

• Graduate degree in a relevant field such as natural resources, education, economics, public policy, workforce development, or a related discipline. An equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience may be considered.
• Experience conducting applied research, environmental or jurisdictional scans, literature reviews, policy/program analysis, or comparable research activities.
• Research experience relevant to, mining, oil and gas, energy, engineering, natural resources, or related industrial sectors.
• Experience conducting applied research, environmental or jurisdictional scans, literature reviews, policy/program analysis, or comparable research activities.

Assessment Criteria

• Knowledge of applied research methods, processes, and best practices.
• Knowledge of industry trends and developments across mining, oil and gas, energy, and other natural resource sectors.
• Knowledge of curriculum/program development, credentialing, micro-credentials, learning pathways, and industry-aligned training.
• Knowledge of emerging technologies, research opportunities, innovative instructional approaches, and strategic opportunities for CNA.
• Project management skills.
• Ability to communicate complex technical and research information clearly to diverse audiences.
• Ability to plan, organize, and manage time and resources to meet priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to critically assess evidence, synthesize findings, and draw informed conclusions to support decision-making.
• Ability to develop professional partnerships with various stakeholders. 

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 is located at Topsail Road Offcie.
• 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.

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