Coordinator, Faculty of Trades and Technical Programs

at  North Island College

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Dean of Trades and Technical programs or designate, the Coordinator supports trades and technical programing, on-campus and in-community. The position is based out of the Campbell River campus and will require some travel.
The Coordinator also works to enhance the functions of the trades program and service delivery to foster faculty (including instructional and non-instructional) and student success. The Coordinator provides educational leadership in support of students and faculty, including apprenticeship, certificate, diploma, pathway, and contract programming. The Coordinator also facilitates delivery of the Essential Skills Workplace Success programming in trades foundation courses, Level 1 apprenticeship courses, and provides continued support of students and their connection to industry. A principal purpose of the position is to enhance and expand linkages between trades and technical faculty, employers, and sponsors.
The Coordinator is accountable for supporting instructional faculty with the delivery of high-quality programming. They will also support the development of new programming and the ongoing review of full-time and part-time programs, while ensuring programs are relevant to the needs of students, industry, and the community at large, as aligned with regional economic development plans and NIC’s BUILD 2026 strategic plan.
The advancement of trades and technical programming involves: researching and assessing labor market needs; conducting community and industry-based needs assessment; where relevant collaborating with decanal and service departments; preparing relevant proposals; establishing curriculum development plans; where opportunities arise, developing student research activities; monitoring trades-based data generation; preparing relevant reports and; participating with associated committees. The Coordinator will actively support enhanced strategic recruitment and retention initiatives, promote student transition to employment opportunities, and will actively advance work-integrated learning across trades and technical programs.
The Coordinator’s day-to-day priorities consistently include being the first point of contact for faculty across all programs and campuses while liaising with service departments regarding student and academic performance matters and being versed on policies, procedures, and requirements. The role also entails supporting formal program review, preparing curriculum education council submissions, coordinating program information sessions and industry events, supporting program advisory committees, informing and facilitating program recruitment and marketing priorities, being a resource in support of instructional excellence, coordinating group professional development and monitoring annual faculty professional development plans and schedules. The role also involves the development and facilitation of blended occupational and employability skills training across programs.

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Red Seal Certification or related Technical Certification.
• Master’s degree in a relevant field is preferred.
• Minimum of three years of demonstrated experience in post-secondary education, instruction, program development, project management, student recruitment, and retention.
• Experience engaging and collaborating with industry and employers to advance programming and student success initiatives.
• Experience with community-based programming supporting Indigenous learners, under-represented learners, inclusive of women and LGBTQIA learners, and experience supporting intercultural initiatives.
• Knowledge of and experience using diverse student-centred resources for employment and work search success.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Demonstrated leadership skills including the ability to independently and collaboratively lead projects, produce reports, communicate updates and changes, and meet timely deliverables in a self-directed manner.
• Demonstrated ability to work under tight timelines while managing a professional rapport with colleagues, industry, and students.
• Demonstrated experience with the design and development of high-quality student learning experiences, integrating learning technologies, applied and blended programming.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experienced in formalizing work-integrated learning opportunities in the best interest of students.
• Experienced with student-centred trades-based research initiatives.
• Demonstrated marketing and public relations skills.
• Ability to work both independently, within and across teams; demonstrated ability to reason analytically and problem-solve independently.
• Demonstrated progressive planning and organizational skills, excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent computing skills including MS Office suite and experience with database management and demonstrated experience using a learning management system (LMS).
• Able to foster a collegial and positive work environment.
• Proven collaborative skills in support of program development and change management activities.
• Able to create a positive climate and culture of learning.
• Demonstrated respect and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Familiar with contract training models and proven ability to innovate.
• Demonstrated work ethic and committed to being accountable for the tasks affiliated with the instructional leadership position.
• Valid BC driver’s license and flexibility to travel between campuses and adjust work hours as required.