Aurora College
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Vice President, Corporate Services Administration
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
Located in Fort Smith the Vice President, Corporate Services & Administration (VPCA) serves as a key strategic leader within our institution, overseeing vital functions that contribute to the integrity, efficiency, and growth of our operations. Reporting directly to the President and as a member of the Executive Leadership Team, the VPCA collaborates closely with other Vice Presidents and senior leaders across the College.
The VPCA provides leadership to the: Finance; Information Systems and Technology; and Policy functions within the College. Reporting directly to the VPCA are an Executive Assistant, the Director of Finance (CFO), as well as Managers of the IT and Policy units. The Corporate/Admin Division also includes eight additional managerial/supervisory positions. In total, the VPCA is responsible for 35 staff.
The annual budget for the Corporate Services & Administration division is $ 5.5 million which includes salary, O&M, and any third-party funding.
The Vice President, Corporate Services & Administration may be required to act on behalf of the President. The VPCA also serves as the campus leader at the Thebacha Campus in Fort Smith – leading campus-specific crisis management or business continuity activities and being the senior representative of the campus to external media and stakeholders, when required.
This is a unique opportunity for an experienced leader to make a significant impact on the operations and future growth of Aurora College. If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for excellence in corporate services and administration, we invite you to apply.
The qualifications needed for this role are:
Completion of an MBA, or equivalent Master’s Degree, and 10 years experience in one or more post-secondary organizations that includes strategic leadership roles in at least two (2) of the following functional areas (Finance, Facilities, IST, Policy/Risk, HR/Shared Services partnerships).
Affirmative Action
Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Affirmative Action Policy.
Criminal Records Check
Employment in some positions requires an acceptable criminal records check. Possession of a criminal record will not necessarily disqualify candidates from further consideration.
Senior Management Occupation
This job opening is for a Senior Management Occupation. Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Affirmative Action Policy.
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
Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
Job Opening Information
Job Opening ID # 25038
Closing Date: May 15, 2024 - 23:59, Mountain Time
Salary Information
The salary range for this position is from $68.56 - $97.94 hourly (approximately $133,692 - $190,983 annually.) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $6,903.
GNWT Inquiries
Inquiries Only:
Fort Smith HR Client Service Centre
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
195 MCDOUGAL ROAD
BOX 876
FORT SMITH, NT X0E 0P0
Tel (867) 872-6500
Fax (867) 872-3298
jobsfortsmith@gov.nt.ca
Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.
How to Apply
All hiring for Aurora College is through the Government of the Northwest Territories at the link above.