ASSISTANT - ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT & TALENT MANAGEMENT

Location: College Drive Campus - North Bay, ON

POSITION TYPE:Full Time

COMPETITION:123/21

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Director, Organizational Development & Talent Management (ODTM), the Assistant is responsible to provide support to the Organizational Development & Talent Management Department with a wide-range of confidential human resources departmental tasks.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Post-secondary Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field
Completion of related professional development courses in pursuit of a Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation is preferred
Minimum two (2) years of human resources administrative experience in multiple human resources areas.
Experience with Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) and automated systems is required
Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, high volume environment with strong multi-tasking and prioritizing abilities
Demonstrated knowledge of change and project management practices
Tact and discretion to recognize and maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information
Strong client focus with an awareness of and sensitivity to diversity
Ability to gather information, analyze, evaluate, formulate and recommend appropriate courses of action
Professional demeanour with a strong customer service orientation and effective presentation and interpersonal skills. Must have strong verbal and written communication skills with superior attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy
Demonstrated skills with creative problem solving
Excellent follow-through skills and proven ability to take initiative accompanied with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
Demonstrated high level of proficiency with computer applications including but not limited to Microsoft Office 365: Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint and MS Teams. Experience maintaining web page software is an asset

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Act as a front line resources by responding to inquiries in person, via phone or electronically to internal and external stakeholders
Organize and manage the Director’s meeting and working files ensuring that documents, reports and all relevant materials are available before each meeting
Schedule internal/external activities for the Director, appointments, meetings including location, transportation and other arrangements as required
Prepare responses to correspondence and enquiries for the signature of the Director
Manipulate data/text and perform functions such as formatting, editing, merging, pagination and graphics
Provide confidential administrative support to all areas of Human Resources in completing routine correspondence
Maintain and keep up various database systems
Coordinate and schedule meetings, take minutes as required
Organize and maintain employee files and documentation, prepare files for storage, prepare new employee files and input data into systems
Provide project/special assignment support, gather information, conduct research and assemble pertinent materials as required
Prepare department communications for distribution, including benefit cards, travel insurance and general mailouts as required
Provide assistance to Talent Management by scheduling and confirming interviews and working with job boards and careers sites including preparing documents for job postings
Maintain and monitor the overall budget organization for the ODTM office
Identify expenditure trends, check and reconcile financial records and liaise with the College financial services office to resolve discrepancies
Verify expense claims adhere to College policy
Compile and monitor attendance reports
Coordinate employee training sessions
Support a positive and engaged organizational culture by participating and communicating engagement activities and other employee relations related tasks

A cover letter together with a current resume, quoting the above competition number, will be accepted by E-Mail at careers@canadorecollege.ca until Thursday, October 7, 2021 at 12:00 pm.

Canadore College is committed to diversity, inclusion and equity.

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

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE & CONTROLLER

Financial Services

Location: College Drive Campus – North Bay, ON

POSITION TYPE:Full Time

COMPETITION:126/21

POSITION SUMMARY:

DEADLINE: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2021 – 12:00 P.M.

The Director of Finance & Controller is accountable for the management of College Funds, Endowments and for the design, development, implementation and maintenance of College financial accounting services and systems in the areas of:

Cash handling
Treasury functions
Operational accounting (accounts receivable/payable, invoicing, cash receipts, purchasing and general accounting and balance sheet reconciliations)
Financial reporting & control systems
Monitoring expenditures in alignment with operating and capital budget principles and procedures
Financial analysis

The incumbent will play a key role in ensuring that the financial health and integrity of the College is maintained and protected. All transactions which involve a financial component or effect are controlled, recorded, tracked and reported on by the Financial Services, with management and statutory reports being prepared and audited, as required. Additional responsibilities include but not limited to the review of contracts and implementation of control procedures to ensure the accounting and record keeping of contract revenue is accurate, and in accordance to contract terms.

Under the jurisdiction of the Chief Financial Officer, The Director of Finance & Controller is accountable to provide senior level leadership for development, implementation and maintenance of college revenues and expenditures, costing models for programs and activities, and is responsible for controlling financial risks to the College by identifying areas of concern and assisting with recommendations to reduce exposure to risk. The incumbent will provide leadership and management for support activities to the Endowment Committee, Canadore’s Student Council, subsidiary corporations, and all regional campuses to support their financial operational and reporting requirements.

As an ambassador and advocate for the college, the Director will enhance the financial services portfolio and play a 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:

Completion of a four year University Degree in a discipline related to Accounting, Finance or Business Administration with a Professional Accounting Designation (CPA, CA, CGA, CMA) in good standing required
Minimum seven (7) years’ progressive related experience in an advanced accounting capacity related to financial management and public financial reporting
In-depth knowledge of financial analysis/reporting, accounting principles and practices
Working knowledge of computer applications and software related to financial accounting, investment valuation and banking
High level of financial, budget and taxation expertise
Excellent grasp of computerized accounting systems including ability to extrapolate data for reporting and analysis
Strong analytical skills required to identify, analyze and propose solutions to complex issues
Familiarity with the banking industry and comfortable with financing and loan options with knowledge of the economic forces which influence interest rate predictions that will impact investment and borrowing options
Strong communication skills to enable effective presentations to Committees and meetings of College stakeholders
Excellent writing/editing skills for the production of reports, analyses, letters and memorandums
Must be able to reliably commute and/or relocate to North Bay, ON required

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Financial Leadership

Act as the College’s designated Accountant
Ensure financial information is complete, accurate and the integrity of the information is maintained
Ensure work is performed with generally accepted accounting principles with careful attention to guidelines established by the College and Ministry
Interpret, implement and apply all Ministry, Government and College policies, guidelines, practices and procedures pertaining to all aspects of accounting, maintenance of student financial account information and accounting and taxable treatment of scholarships, bursaries and awards on student accounts
Ensure financial controls and administrative functions under the direction of this position are effectively managed to ensure assets are safeguarded and procedures are followed
Ensure accurate recording of financial transactions
Manage, implement and monitor internal account procedures and controls
Develop and implement appropriate accounting advice to all levels of management and staff
Organize and coordinate the activity related to external audits
Plan, review information and coordinate the efforts of staff at all campuses related to audits
Compile and prepare the College’s Annual Financial Statements
Support audit working papers and note disclosures
Prepare detailed variance analysis of the financial information
Prepare and submit reports required by provincial and federal regulatory bodies

Financial Reporting

Facilitate sound financial reporting throughout the College
Develop, implement and maintain an effective accounting system for both the operating and capital revenues and expenditures and student Banner Finance accounts
Provide all management levels with assistance and guidance in the interpretation and analysis of departmental financial results
Provide summary and detailed reports and analyses to the CFO, Senior Team and from time to time, reporting to the Board of Governors
Consult with other Administrators regarding policy related to financial services and student account information maintenance including contract management, sponsorship agencies, key performance indicator tracking and funding arrangements
Collaborate with the Registrar and any other relevant departments with the review of Student complaints regarding student balances and exceptional refund circumstances
Act as financial representation on the Exceptional Student Review Committee

Strategic and Operational Management

Provide leadership and direction to the Financial Services Department
Support priority setting, development of operational strategies, implementation of systems and processes to achieve objectives and encourage opportunities for professional development
Maintain a high level of performance and customer service
Organize and manage recruitment, including the appropriate hiring, training and management
Ensure assignments of staff align with the College policies, procedures and collective agreements
Ensure a safe working environment

Treasury and Finance

Work with the CFO to ensure that College funds, both endowed and non-endowed are invested in securities that comply with the Trustee Act and the Financial Administration Act
Review the performance of the investment managing firm to ensure compliance with Investment Policy
Prepare Finance Committee reports and summaries for the Board of Governors

Leadership and Reporting to Internal and External Committees

Build strong relationships within the College with internal and external stakeholders such as Administrators, Ministry Officials, senior finance officers at other colleges, external auditors and banking officials
Attend Audit Committee meetings, Finance Committee meetings and certain Board of Governor meetings as a resource person when required

A cover letter together with a current resume, quoting the above competition number, will be accepted by E-Mail at careers@canadorecollege.ca until Friday, November 5, 2021 at 12:00 pm.

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

FACULTY, ARTS, DESIGN, AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Location: COLLEGE DRIVE CAMPUS – NORTH BAY, ON

POSITION TYPE:Full Time

COMPETITION:127/21

POSITION SUMMARY:

WAGE GRADE: ADMIN CAAT PAYBAND 13: $103, 229.00 – $137, 637.

DEADLINE: WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2021 – 12:00 P.M.

Reporting to the Dean, Faculty of Arts, Design and Entrepreneurship, the Director, Academic Operations and Business Development is responsible for providing leadership and management to the day-to-day operations of the School of Culinary Arts and the School of Art and Design.

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 special focus on business development opportunities. The Director will actively 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:

1) Considerable management experience including supervising staff, handling employee and labour relations matters and performance development.

2) Completion of a Master's Degree (terminal degree preferred) in a relevant discipline pertinent to the job function or the approved equivalent combination of education and relevant management experience.

3) Considerable experience developing and implementing academic strategic plans and leading academic transformation and quality assurance programs inclusive of auditing, risk management, monitoring and compliance.

4) Considerable experience managing projects, involving curriculum development, consensus-based dispute resolution, marketing, public relations, budgeting, human resources management and continuous improvement to increase operational efficiencies and effectiveness.

5) Experience with budget and procurement processes.

6) Relevant industrial experience and demonstrated ability to create and maintain value-added relationships/partnerships

7) Experience with talent management related to: strategic recruitment, staff development, equity, diversity and accessibility, complement planning and reporting etc.

8) Ability to lead change, coach, train, develop and motivate teams including contracted resources and subject matter experts.

9) Ability to initiate, lead and implement proactive and progressive change in order to redesign and implement business process, policies and procedures and to facilitate operational improvements.

10) Excellent verbal and written communication including report writing skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization and to forge solid internal and external relationships.

11) Previous experience with supervision of various staff within a unionized setting.

12) Ability to analyze and identify appropriate business solutions to meet operational needs.

13) Highly developed customer service, interpersonal, human relations, and negotiation & conflict resolution skills.

14) Creative problem-solving and analytical skills in synthesizing information and understanding impact of change across all aspects of the College.

15) Ability to manage complex projects with minimal direction, while balancing Faculty, College, and other stakeholder interests.

16) Ability to establish effective working relationships and to work collaboratively in resolving problems and issues with employees, unions, senior management, clients, and external parties.

17) Ability to manage competing priorities and demands in a rapidly changing environment.

18) Knowledge of relevant government legislation and regulation in the areas of governance, budgeting, financial reporting, service delivery, employee and labour relations and occupational health and safety.

19) Must be able to reliably commute and/or relocate to North Bay, ON required

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 and all legislative requirements, including, but not limited to the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
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 collaboratively 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 by E-Mail at careers@canadorecollege.ca until Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at 12:00 pm.

Canadore College is committed to diversity, inclusion and equity.

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

MANAGER – INDIGENOUS RESEARCH AND BUSINESS RELATIONS

FIRST PEOPLES’ CENTRE

Location: COLLEGE DRIVE CAMPUS – NORTH BAY, ON

POSITION TYPE:Full Time

COMPETITION:128/21

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Director, First Peoples’ Centre and Indigenous Engagement, the Manager, Indigenous Research and Business Relations will be responsible to carry forward the College’s strategic plan with respect to building and maintaining positive Indigenous and business relations.

The incumbent will liaise with researchers both internally and externally if the research projects relate to Indigenous Peoples and/or communities. The Manager will seek out opportunities to establish positive working relationships with Indigenous communities and corporations to improve employment and education prospects for the Indigenous population.

Through proactive planning, the Manager will work with College partners to create training opportunities that lead to meaningful capacity development, joint partnerships and increased education and training for Indigenous learners. The Manager will ensure a positive reputation that is consistent with the mission and vision and commitment to its 5 Pillars; Student Success, Program and Service Excellence, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Connection to Community and Sustainability.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The incumbent has lived experience as an Indigenous, Métis or Inuit person
Completion of a four Degree, coupled with specialization within the area of Education, Business Administration and/or Resource Development; Master’s Degree in a relevant discipline is preferred
Minimum five (5) years’ recent progressive academic leadership experience combined with professional experience in the field of operational and strategic planning
Extensive experience in Indigenous education/training, and internal/external relations related to partnership development and management.
Extensive experience in applied research, project management research grants and funding agencies
Demonstrated experience with proposal writing, project development, implementation and reporting
Superior analytical, negotiation and problem solving skills to identify alternatives and maintain a balanced approach to resolution of complex problems
Ability to develop and implement multi-year work plans/proposals and budgets
Fluent with Office 365 and Microsoft Suite programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Sharepoint, etc.)
Excellent interpersonal and language skills
Proven community leadership with a demonstrated ability to build rapport, listen and use diplomacy and tact.
Previous experience with supervision and mentorship of various staff within a unionized setting
Awareness and ability to integrate strategies to facilitate a sensitive and cross-cultural work and learning environment
Must be able to reliably commute and/or relocate to North Bay, ON required

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide leadership support in the execution of the College’s strategic goals in Indigenous Education
Work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders and Indigenous partners to design and deliver specialized training programs for corporations and Indigenous communities to build pathways to employment and/or further education
Support the Indigenous Research Council and all activities related to the research with Indigenous Peoples, Communities and Nations procedures
Assist and conduct evaluation and accountability of research and other projects
Broker partnerships to establish positive relationships, long term strategies to ensure Indigenous participation in resource development, economic ventures, skills training, employment, recruitment and retention in the labour force
Provide cultural competency training to internal staff and external organizations to build bridges and positive working relationships to be more responsive to Indigenous communities and learners and to provide support to adopt a corporate cultural competency framework
Assist organizations and Indigenous communities to find common ground and points of discussion built on respect, transparency and equality; act as a conduit to open dialogue and relationship building
Liaise with internal departments offering feedback on cultural relevance in all areas of the College
Prepare budgets, monitor expenditures and reconcile financial reports for projects
Hire and manage staff performance to enable them to effectively carry out their responsibilities
Assist in the annual budgeting process by compiling information related to monthly and annual expenditures

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 Monday, November 15, 2021.

Canadore College is committed to diversity, inclusion and equity.

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

PROFESSOR - Building the Fire Within Training Program (6 week In-Class Delivery)

Academic & Skills Upgrading

Location: West Parry Sound Campus – Parry Sound, ON

POSITION TYPE:Contract

COMPETITION:130/21

POSITION SUMMARY:

November 8, 2021 – December 18, 2021; 18 hours/week

Please review Canadore’s COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, Campus Access prior to applying to this position.

This training program is designed to contribute to preparing the participant’s cultural, social, physical and emotional wellbeing while equipping participants with new skills to plan the next steps in their educational career development. The training course is geared to Indigenous participants, 18 or older.

The training includes:

Digital Literacy (Computer Skills/Internet and Email Etiquette)
Self Esteem Workshop
Career and Education Mapping
Essential and Employability Skills (Soft Skills)
Health and Safety Week for Resume Building
Financial Literacy/Home Making

CLINICAL TECHNOLOGISTS – PRACTICAL NURSING PROGRAM (MULTIPLE POSITIONS)

Location: College Drive Campus – North Bay, ON & Parry Sound Campus – Parry Sound, ON

POSITION TYPE:Contract

COMPETITION:131/21

POSITION SUMMARY:

$34.75/ hour, up to 21 hours per week
January 2022 – April 2022

Please review Canadore’s COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, Campus Access prior to applying to this position.

Canadore College is looking Clinical Technologist to provide support to Canadore students during the placement portion of their program on-site, at our various partner locations. Openings by partner location are listed below:

North Bay, ON

Cassellholme
Eastholme
Waters Edge Care Community
North Bay Regional Health Centre

Parry Sound, ON

Belvedere Heights
Lakeland Long Term Care
West Parry Sound Health Centre