VP Finance and Corporate Services

FULL-TIME ADMINISTRATION

Location: College Drive Campus – North Bay

POSITION TYPE:Full Time

COMPETITION:04/20

POSITION SUMMARY:

Canadore College’s history has been shaped upon an unwavering focus on student success. The college has built a strong reputation for providing a world-class education. Canadore, a college of applied arts and technology, employs 281 full-time employees and attracts approximately 5,600 students each year from over 400 communities across Ontario, Canada, and 15 countries internationally. Each year, approximately 1,000 graduates join a network of more than 45,000 alumni working across the globe as the world’s next leaders, social citizens, innovators, entrepreneurs and catalysts for economic health, sustainability and growth.

Canadore has one of the highest graduate rates in Ontario and is one of the leading colleges in providing experiential learning, student development services and community connected workforce development strategies. It maintains a lead over the Provincial average for overall quality of the learning experience.

North Bay is located as the gateway between northern and southern Ontario just 3 hours north of Toronto. North Bay has a diverse community that offers a perfect blend of opportunity and easy living. The friendly and inviting city is a great place to enjoy the outdoors, with larger city amenities while maintaining a sense of small, safe community. Features include beautiful parks and recreational facilities; power centres outside of the vibrant downtown core; a state-of-the-art regional health care facility, and extensive educational infrastructure.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Vice President, Finance and Corporate Services is a senior administrator who participates in the overall management of the College as a member of the President’s senior management team. The incumbent also ensures the financial integrity of the organization by overseeing the organization’s financial management system.

The Vice President, Finance and Corporate Services provides leadership, strategic planning and senior management direction to the administrators and staff responsible for Information Technology, Financial Services, Facilities Management, and Campus Services.

In addition, as Vice President Finance and Corporate Services, the incumbent also acts as Treasurer to the Board of Governors and Canadore Foundation.

ASSETS

Strong knowledge in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), plus any application in-house
Experience within the academia or another complex public sector organization

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS & COMPETENCIES

The successful candidate will possess excellent skills and abilities critical for executive level managerial success including leadership, decisiveness, flexibility, sound judgment, and highly developed personal, analytical and communication skills.

QUALIFICATIONS:

A relevant degree (financial designation/MBA preferred) in related disciplines is required at the point of hire into the position, with at least 10 years of full-time experience
High level skills required in the areas of judgment, communication, collaboration, interpersonal skills, problem-solving, administration management, teaching, presentation skills, adult education, human relations and negotiating.
Administrative planning and management – full range of skills related not only to ongoing operations, but also to team-building and change management.
Adequate knowledge and skills to use personal computer and online systems for information gathering and processing; and adequate knowledge of information technology to understand and set direction for academic use of computing in support of college objectives.
Well-developed human relations, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.
Excellent analytic skills related to policy, budget, and operations issues.
Excellent priority-setting and conflict resolution/mediation skills are essential.
Excellent leadership and team-building skills required.
Significant financial management and planning skills.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Corporate Leadership and Planning

Actively participates with the President and the other Corporate leaders in the provision of leadership, strategic planning and administrative decision making of the College.
Assists the President in advising the Board of Governors on corporate issues such as College planning, policies, finances, budgeting and facilities management.
Provides senior management leadership to the administrators and staff in the portfolio which includes Financial Services, Information Technology, Facilities, Safety, Security, Environmental & Corporate Services

Corporate Financial Integrity and Risk Management

Ensures the continued financial integrity of the College by establishing robust policies and procedures to obtain full funding entitlements while ensuring appropriate College expenditures.
Implement and lead a participative budget planning process which maximizes College resources.
Accountable for implementing all aspects of financial planning, analysis and comprehensive fiscal reporting as directed by the President and the Board of Governors.
Accountable for internal financial controls and resource allocation that include management of
College funds, financial analysis, reporting and audit requirements.
Oversee the design, assessment and monitoring of control standards ensuring mitigation of financial risks for the organization as well as developing and maintaining an operational risk reporting framework including key risk indicators.
Responsible for the development, implementation, and maintenance of all College financial services including effective investment of College funds.
Acts as treasurer to the Board of Governors.

Information Technology Leadership

Provides support and executive level advocacy for the College’s central IT services which are responsible for such services as the College network, telephone system, administrative and other applications, server infrastructure, end-user support, core services such as e-mail, general purpose computing labs, mobile computing classrooms, audio/visual services and the management of the College’s laptop and desktop computer inventory.
Ensures the ongoing effectiveness and security of the College’s IT operations while maintain the focus on enhancing the learning experience.
Implements and maintains a corporate IT governance structure to enhance service to the community.

Campus Facilities, Safety, Security, Environmental & Corporate Services

Implements and supports a structure to manage and enhance Canadore’s campus services including security and public safety, residences, food services and retail outlets.
Provides corporate strategic direction for Canadore’s security and public safety including a community free of violence, fire safety program, crime prevention programs, parking policy, emergency prevention and response plans and other programs as needed.
Ensures optimal contractual arrangements with Canadore’s on campus service providers and partners.
Entrepreneurial Services and International Projects and other duties as assigned.

A cover letter together with a current resume, quoting the above competition number, will be accepted by the Laura Gibbons at 705-712-0463 or lgibbons@bdo.ca.

Canadore College is committed to diversity, inclusion and equity.

While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you are a person with a disability and require accommodation during the process, please ask.

DEAN – FACULTY OF ARTS, DESIGN AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Location: COLLEGE DRIVE CAMPUS – NORTH BAY, ON

POSITION TYPE:Full Time

COMPETITION:12/20

POSITION SUMMARY:

Canadore College is seeking a proven leader with excellent organizational, administrative and academic skills to join a team of dynamic professionals dedicated to promoting student success and providing innovative, market-driven programs.

Reporting to the Vice-President Academic, the Dean will be accountable for providing senior academic and administrative leadership for the Arts, Design and Entrepreneurship programs and will be a member of the College’s Academic Leadership Team. The incumbent will be responsible for establishing community networks, strategic alliances and partnerships to enhance opportunities for students, create value-added outcomes for business and industry partners and will contribute to advancing teaching, learning, research and discovery and community engagement.

As an ambassador and advocate for the college within and beyond the local community, the Dean will enhance student experience and success and play a central role in supporting the College’s commitment to its 5 Pillars; Student Success, Program and Service Excellence, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Connection to Community and Sustainability.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Management Information Systems or a related field is required; Ph.D. preferred
Minimum ten (10) years’ related, progressive work experience and five (5) years in senior leadership roles, preferably in a post-secondary setting; an equivalent combination of post-secondary education and recent related practical experience may be considered
Demonstrated commitment to flexible learning opportunities and experiential and cross-disciplinary learning
Superior analytical, organizational and managerial skills demonstrated within a diverse, unionized work environment
Demonstrated experience, knowledge and understanding of working effectively in a diverse environment
Experience in financial planning and management, budgeting, financial analysis, budget monitoring and reporting
Demonstrated collaborative, innovative and confident leadership abilities reinforced by intellectual agility, objectivity, emotional intelligence and self-awareness
Ability to foster innovation and continuous improvement in a dynamic organization
Demonstrated understanding and commitment to teaching excellence and quality education
Superior skills in public and private negotiation, conflict resolution and collaboration building
Demonstrated ability to be a strategic and entrepreneurial thinker and planner
Exceptional communication, listening, interpersonal and presentation skills with a demonstrated ability to consult widely and fairly in the identification of problems or opportunities and effective solutions
Knowledge of policy and process related to college education
Knowledge of adult learning styles, instructional design and distance learning approaches required for effective learning in higher education and business/industry
Knowledge of instructional evaluation and assessment procedures in education and industry
Experience developing and responding to RFPs and managing externally funded projects including applied research.
Ability to cope with a demanding workload, remain calm and focused under pressure and able to deal with a wide range of individuals with diverse backgrounds and needs
Proven track record in team building and public relations to foster dynamic partnerships and working networks both within and external to the College
Ability to inspire, educate, model best practices and foster a culture of research and academia among Canadore College faculty, staff, administration and students
Dedication to student success and a commitment to learning and development

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Academic Leadership and Operations

Develop and map current and future strategic business plans, goals and objectives in line with the College and Academic Strategic Plans
Provide transformational and visionary academic and administrative leadership to academic, support and administration staff involved in the development and delivery of the courses and programs
Advocate on behalf of students and staff at the college
Lead the development of new courses/programs/offerings to assist the college with strategic initiatives, labour market needs and emerging opportunities for international, cross-disciplinary and technology-enabled offerings
Contribute to the financial well-being of the College through exceptional planning, budget development and administration of the academic programs and services
Ensure current and future educational needs of students are met by implementing quality assurance processes for programs, including determining the need for the modification of existing courses/programs and the introduction of new courses/programs and delivery modalities
Promote ventures by forming networks and linkages by developing partnership arrangements with business and community groups through program/service advisory committees, agreements, articulations and memberships in professional, community, academic and business organizations
Contribute to the development of College policies and operating procedures to meet the needs of students, client groups, community partners, government ministries/agencies

Human, Financial Planning and Management

Ensure the effective use of fiscal, human and physical resources within the programs through effective budgeting, executive plans, and general administration
Ensure faculty and staff assignments are consistent with College policies and procedures and collective agreements
Responsible for faculty teaching and complementary function assignments ensuring equity and fair practice and creating an effective working environment for faculty members, support staff and administrative staff
Assess staff requirements and ensure high level of staff performance through effective recruiting, training, development and evaluation of staff
Ensure smooth and positive functioning of faculty through identification, mediation, and conflict management
Provide expertise and advice to faculty, staff and students on academic policies and procedures
Provide recommendations on financial matters through problem identification including compiling, monitoring and analyzing operating and capital budgets, responding to college-wide financial initiatives
Plan effective procurement and allocation strategies for both financial and physical resources within the School(s) according to the parameters of college and public sector accountability guidelines
Facilitate the creation of annual program capital, consumable and financial reports in collaboration with other departments
Approve professional development and financial expenditures for staff in accordance to college policies

A cover letter together with a current resume, quoting the above competition number, will be accepted by E-Mail at careers@canadorecollege.ca , or Fax: 705-474-8005, until 12:00 p.m., Friday, September 4, 2020.

**VACANCY WILL REMAIN POSTED UNTIL FILLED**

Canadore College is committed to diversity, inclusion and equity.

While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Professor, Construction Project Mgmt Graduate Certificate

Winter Semester 2021 - 3 to 12 hours per week - January 11, 2021 – April 16, 2021

Location: Commerce Court Campus – North Bay, ON

POSITION TYPE:Part Time

COMPETITION:107/20

POSITION SUMMARY:

DEADLINE: October 20, 2020 – 12:00 P.M

QUALIFICATIONS:

Journeyperson status in a construction related field required
University Degree in Construction Project Management preferred; other related fields may be considered
Masters in a related field is preferred
Minimum of 3 years of experience working in a construction project management role required
Project Management Professional Certification is considered an asset
Degree or diploma in adult education is considered an asset
Understanding of Adult Learning Principles is preferred
Teaching experience in an online environment is considered an asset
Proficiency in online communication platforms (MST Teams, Zoom WebEx)
Proficiency in MS Office applications, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Deliver courses to students in the Construction Management Graduate Certificate Program
Deliver courses remotely via Microsoft Teams and/or Zoom platforms
Evaluate and track student work on a daily basis
Maintain a productive and organized environment for learners in a multi-level, individualized setting
Work as a team member to support and assist learners who experience challenges in academics, self-management and/or self-direction
Intervene with appropriate strategies to support learners in consultation with colleagues and sponsoring agencies
Perform all responsibilities associated with the learning environment including preparation, delivery and evaluation of theory and practical learning activities

A cover letter together with a current resume, quoting the above competition number, and indicating which course(s) are your preference, will be accepted by the Organizational Development and Talent Management Department by E-Mail at careers@canadorecollege.ca., by 12:00 p.m., October 20, 2020.

Canadore College is committed to diversity, inclusion and equity.

While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Office Administrator - Registrar’s Office and Privacy Officer

Location: College Drive Campus – North Bay, ON

POSITION TYPE:Full Time

COMPETITION:12/20

POSITION SUMMARY:

37.50 hours/week

Under the direction of the Registrar and Director, Enrolment Services/Privacy Officer of the College, the incumbent will support the day-to-day and strategic initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS:

2-year Diploma in Office/Executive/Business Administration or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience; privacy related credentials or education is considered an asset
Minimum five (5) years of progressive experience in a postsecondary setting working with confidential information relating to employee or student relations and budgets and privacy portfolio
Demonstrated skills in empathy, discretion and the ability to use sound judgement when dealing with sensitive and confidential matters
Demonstrated well-developed planning, organizational and time management skills
Ability to manage conflict effectively and gather information, analyze, evaluate, formulate and recommend appropriate courses of action
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and highlight developed minute taking/writing skills
Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite (word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software)
Excellent knowledge of email and calendar software
Ability to solve problems, handle pressure, meet deadlines and to apply guidelines and procedures
Experience formulating and monitoring budgets while maintaining accuracy and precision of work
Sound knowledge of Student Service programs, academic programs, administrative and organizational structures, including college decision-making processes

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Coordinate and support projects and initiatives for the Office of the Registrar as assigned
Respond to inquiries, identify contentious issues, trace/investigate information and resolve administrative problems
Schedule internal and external activities of the Registrar, appointments and meetings including location, transportation and other arrangements as required
Prepare responses to correspondence and enquiries for the signature of the Registrar/Privacy Officer
Track legal requests and responses for the Ontario Privacy Commissioner reporting
Provide support and maintain documentation related to the privacy portfolio, hiring and ongoing staffing issues such as attendance, departmental organizational charts and staff development
Process staffing paperwork, support the onboarding of new staff to the Registrar’s Office and the logistics related to systems access and training
Maintain expenditure records and requisitions on behalf of the Registrar for the department
Identify expenditure trends, reconcile financial records and liaise with College financial services office to resolve discrepancies
Maintain and monitor the various operational, ancillary and project budgets of the department
Manipulate data/text and perform functions such as formatting including editing, merging, pagination and graphics
Assist with Institutional Research data entry, quality review and report review
Provide administrative and organizational support for various committees and procedural activities related to the department

A cover letter together with a current resume, quoting the above competition number, will be accepted by the Organizational Development & Talent Management Department by E-Mail at careers@canadorecollege.ca, until 12:00 p.m., on Wednesday, October 28, 2020.

Canadore College is committed to diversity, inclusion and equity.

While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

DIRECTOR – ACADEMIC OPERATIONS AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

Centre of Access, Interdisciplinary Studies, and Lifelong Learning

Location: College Drive Campus – North Bay, ON

POSITION TYPE:Full Time

COMPETITION:118/20

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Vice-President, Academic, the Director, Academic Operations and Business Development is responsible for providing leadership and management to the day-to-day operations of the Centre of Access, Interdisciplinary Studies, and Lifelong Learning.

The incumbent will execute a range of management functions as a member of the Academic Leadership Team and will administer aspects of the College’s Strategic Academic Plan with a special focus on business development opportunities. The Director will foster relationships internally and externally and support strategies to attract students to the College. Through proactive planning, the Director will organize and prioritize tasks to foster excellence within the program mix as well as ensure a positive reputation that is consistent with the mission and vision and the College’s commitment to its 5 Pillars; Student Success, Program and Service Excellence, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Connection to Community and Sustainability.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Completion of a four year Diploma/Degree, coupled with specialization within the area of business development; Master’s Degree preferred or equivalent in a related area (e.g. Educational Administration, Adult Education, Public Administration
Minimum nine (9) years’ recent leadership experience in a related field, including experience in curriculum development, consensus-based dispute resolution, marketing, public relations, budgeting and human resources management
Superior research & analytical skills, to identify/ evaluate new opportunities and issues
Previous experience with supervision of various staff within a unionized setting
Open-minded and approachable with leadership abilities
Strategic thinker with ability to connect with the big picture to operations
Knowledge of the community college educational structure and experience in the community college environment
Experience in budgets, project management, conflict resolution, entrepreneurship, marketing, human resources and developing partnerships linkages
Ability to coordinate multiple and diverse activities
Superior interpersonal and language skills to develop manage and maintain a wide-range of stakeholder links/ relationships; facilitate suitable partnerships, diplomatically while working in collaboration with relevant internal and external stakeholders

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Academic Leadership & Operations

Research, compile and analyze data for program planning purposes, including program hours, section sizes, student enrolment patterns, common courses between programs, program costing and attrition rates
Maintain excellent student relations within the programs of the portfolio though active listening, encouraging dialogue and proactive problem solving
Assign staff workloads ensuring compliance with Collective Agreements, local Memoranda of Understanding, and college workload procedures. Ensure the preparation and distribution of the Standard Workload Forms (SWF)
Work collaboratively with other departments to facilitate the development of other than full-time contracts in accordance with the academic planning cycle and enrolment plan
Actively participate in the development and implementation of new academic programs and ongoing review of existing programs in response to changing economic and market pressures, changing technology and employment opportunities according to business/industry/field standards and College/Ministry guidelines
Collaborate with other departments to analyze and respond to Key Performance Indicators (KPI) data and other feedback to maintain a learning-centered environment

Human Resources Management

Manage quality, performance and logistics of faculty and support staff and ensure appropriate policies and procedures are developed and implemented to enable all staff to effectively carry out their responsibilities
Ensure the smooth and positive functioning of the department though identification, mediation, and resolution of issues involving various stakeholders
Support and adhere to all college policies, rules, systems and procedures including any legislative requirements that are associated with occupational health and safety, harassment and discrimination
Oversee the process for college-funded student positions (e.g. work-study program) across all relative programs in accordance to college procedures

Financial and Resource Planning & Operations

Work closely with the Vice-President Academic on financial matters through problem identification and identifying possible solutions; compiling, monitoring and analyzing operating and capital budgets, responding to college-wide initiatives
Plan the effective procurement and allocation strategies for both financial and physical resources within the schools/programs according to the parameters of college and public sector guidelines
Facilitate the creation of annual program capital, consumable, and financial reports in collaboration with other departments
Work with college service departments to proactively plan, acquire and maintain program capital equipment
Monitor and ensure the accurate collection and allocation of other program and/or project revenues in accordance with college procedures

A cover letter together with a current resume, quoting the above competition number, will be accepted or by E-Mail at careers@canadorecollege.ca until 12:00 p.m., on Friday, November 27, 2020.

**VACANCY WILL REMAIN POSTED UNTIL FILLED**

Canadore College is committed to diversity, inclusion and equity.

While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

COVID-19 RESPONSIVE INTERN

Innovation Center of Advanced Manufacturing and Prototyping (ICAMP)

Location: Commerce Court Campus – North Bay, ON

POSITION TYPE:Contract

COMPETITION:122/20

POSITION SUMMARY:

Temporary Full-time - $27.38/hour
37.50 hours/week (24-month assignment)

This FedNor funded two-year Intern will be key to help the Innovation Center for Advanced Manufacturing and Prototyping (iCAMP) Subject Matter Experts with Covid-19 short-term projects to help create new products to support the medical industry or assist in retooling product lines.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Be unemployed or underemployed youth and under the age of 30;
Have graduated within the last three (3) years with a Degree, Diploma or certification from a recognized post-secondary institution; Degree in Engineering from a university program accredited by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (CEAB) is preferred;
Not be related to members of the directors, officers or managers for iCAMP;
Be legally entitled to work in Canada; and
Not have previously participated as a youth intern in any of FedNor’s Programs or in any other federal or provincial internship program with pay for a period of six (6) months or more

Preference will be given to Northern Ontario youth. Participation of youth from employment equity groups is encouraged (Aboriginal, persons with disabilities, visible minorities and women)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform work on technical services and/or assist on more complex applied research related to Covid-19 response, including but not limited to 3D design, water jet cutting, 3D scanning and 3D printing
Operate and perform basic maintenance on iCAMP laboratory equipment
Work directly with iCAMP partner companies on projects related to Covid-19 such as scheduling, equipment use (3D printers, 3D scanner, CNC, SolidWorks, etc.), research and liaison
Perform administrative duties including laboratory cleanup, data reporting, etc.

A cover letter together with a current resume, quoting the above competition number, will be accepted by the Organizational Development and Talent Management Department by E-Mail at careers@canadorecollege.ca, until 12:00 p.m., on Tuesday, December 1, 2020.

Canadore College is committed to diversity, inclusion and equity.

CLINICAL LAB TECHNOLOGISTS –NURSING PROGRAMS

Location: College Drive Campus – North Bay, ON

POSITION TYPE:Contract

COMPETITION:126/20

POSITION SUMMARY:

Temporary Part-Time
$32.09/ hour, up to 21 hours per week
January 4 – April 23, 2021