Dean, School of Education, Business and Science

Job Summary

Location: Yellowknife

Department: Aurora College

Job ID: 28526

Salary: $133,185 - $159,101

Employment Type: Full-Time, Regular

Closing Date: Nov 26, 2026

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Department Information

Aurora College's mission is to demonstrate leadership in the delivery of relevant and meaningful education and research rooted in strong connections to Northern land, tradition, community and people.

Job Information

The Dean, Education, Science and Business, provides strategic leadership for the School and holds accountability for all academic and administrative matters pertaining to the associated programs. The position is responsible for ensuring the School fully embraces academic faculty, staff and students at all campuses and research centres. The Dean oversees all education, science, business, and adult upgrading programs, college-wide, throughout the Northwest Territories (NWT).

Key Responsibilities

• Leads academic program governance, accreditation, & partnerships.
• Oversees academic program development, evaluation, and feedback.
• Maintains and shares academic expertise with others.
• Leads and supervises direct reports.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities.

• Knowledge of post-secondary systems, program planning, budgeting process and principles, economic and educational trends, college and client population, northern cultures and politics.
• Knowledge of, and/or the ability to acquire knowledge of organization and structure of colleges and the relationships between the colleges and various partners in communities, both in the North and in post-secondary institutions throughout Canada.
• Knowledge of adult education principles, theory, best practices and instructional strategies.
• Knowledge of financial administration legislation, budgeting, monitoring, and reporting on policies and procedures.
• Ability to create/manage budgets.
• Knowledge of northern Indigenous cultures and communities, as it effects adult learning in the Northwest Territories.
• Knowledge of the development, implementation, delivery, and coordination of academic programs/services.
• Knowledge relating to connecting theory and practice of instruction in BEE&AU related programs.

Typically attained by

• Completion of a Graduate degree in a related field to areas of instruction (e.g. Business, Education, Arts, Science)
• 7 years work experience in a Business, Environment, or Education related field/industry outside of post-secondary education
• 7 years experience in one or more post-secondary organizations that includes both: (1) an instructional role with program/curriculum development responsibilities, and (2) and at least 3 years of relevant post-secondary leadership experience in a team environment.
• Candidates must also clearly demonstrate 5 years work experience with Indigenous communities in northern and/or rural remote environments.

Aurora College is working with Leaders International Executive Search to recruit its next Dean, School of Education, Science & Business. For questions relating to this position, please contact Paul Phillips and find more information here

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:

Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel (867) 767-9154 Extension 14106
Fax (867) 873-0445
[email protected]

Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.

More Information

Indigenous Employment Policy

Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Indigenous Employment Policy.

Criminal Records Check

Candidates must provide a satisfactory vulnerable sector check. Failure to provide a satisfactory check may deem you disqualified from the competition.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Government of the Northwest Territories is an inclusive workplace. If you have a disability and you require support during the hiring process, you are encouraged to identify your needs if you are contacted for an assignment or interview so that you may be accommodated during the hiring process.

Eligibility

Eligibility lists may be created from this competition to fill future term and indeterminate positions.

Equivalencies

Equivalencies may be considered based on a one-year of directly related experience equivalent to one year of education or one year of education for one year of experience. However, combinations of education and experience must often be considered on a case-by-case basis. For a full list of equivalencies that will be considered for this role, please contact human resources.

Job Opening Information

Job Opening ID # 28526

Closing Date: 26 November, 2026 - 23:59, Mountain Time

Salary Information

The salary range for this position is from $68.30 per hour to $81.59 per hour (approximately $133,185 - $159,101.) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.

Application Assistance

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