Computer programming Jobs in Dawson Creek, BC

Base salary and benefits

Base salary between $116,941 and $155,922 plus excellent benefits.

THE ORGANIZATION : NORTHERN LIGHTS COLLEGE

Northern Lights College (“NLC”) serves an area covering more than 324,000 square kilometres in northern British Columbia. NLC opened in 1975, and has campus locations in Chetwynd, Dawson Creek, Fort Nelson, Fort St. John, and Tumbler Ridge, along with access centres in Atlin and Dease Lake.

NLC is a member of British Columbia Colleges (“BC Colleges”), a provincial group comprised of 11 colleges from throughout the Province of British Columbia. BC Colleges has a unique regional advantage and a long history of collaboration with industry, employers, communities and policy makers. This collaborative approach allows BC Colleges to graduate highly skilled workers who are equipped to support their families, build healthier communities and power the economy in all regions of British Columbia.

Mission

Enriching lives, communities, and industry in northern British Columbia and the world through accessible, applied, and academic learning.

Vision

NLC is the college of choice for energy and technology training, and academic and lifelong learning—in or beyond the classroom.

Values

• Heart – We value the emotional connections we have to each other and to those we serve.
• Respect – We have mutual appreciation and trust for one another, no matter our differences.
• Integrity – We take responsibility for everything we do, no matter the outcome.
• Innovation – We encourage initiatives that create opportunities for constructive change.
• Excellence – We strive to produce quality work that is both accurate and insightful.

To learn more, please visit Northern Lights College’s website .

THE OPPORTUNITY : DEAN, ACADEMICS

Reporting to the Vice-President Academic and Research, the Dean, Academics is a key member of Northern Lights College’s (NLC) academic leadership team and is responsible for providing strategic, academic, and administrative leadership to the faculty and staff of the division. The Dean will foster academic excellence, support faculty development, and advocate for the role of undergraduate arts and sciences education in the life of the college and broader society. As a leader, the Dean will champion community engagement and relevant programming and will contribute to the implementation of NLC’s strategic plan.

Key Responsibilities

The Dean is a senior administrator responsible for the academic, operational, and financial leadership of the Academic division at Northern Lights College. The role involves balancing the needs of faculty, staff, and students while aligning with the broader institutional vision and external stakeholders.

Areas of Oversight

Skills and Attributes

THE PERSON

Qualifications and Experience

Competencies and Personal Characteristics

Leadership – Achieves desired organizational results by encouraging and supporting the contribution of others; a proactive and positive team player who acts with a sense of urgency and leads by example; sets and communicates clear goals.

Accountable – Holds self and others accountable for responsibilities; focuses on results and measuring attainment of outcomes in a business focus.

Strategic – Develops a plan in support of organizational strategic direction. Demonstrates an understanding of the link between one’s job responsibilities and overall organizational goals and needs.

Integrity and Honesty – Demonstrates a resolute commitment to and respect for the spirit behind the rules and core values of the organization, setting an example of professionalism and ethical propriety.

Influential and Collaborative – Has an open and consistent approach to working with others and possesses strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and develop / maintain partnerships, obtaining stakeholder agreement.

Creativity and Innovation – Develops new insights into situations; questions conventional approaches; encourages new ideas; designs and implements new or cutting-edge programs / processes.

Effective Working Relationships – Treats colleagues, and stakeholders with respect; resolves conflicts in a timely manner, negotiates effectively, and provides effective feedback to colleagues / employees.

Communication – Clearly presents written and verbal information; writes with clarity and purpose; communicates effectively in both positive and negative circumstances; listens well.

People Development – Fosters learning and development of others through coaching, managing performance and mentoring; has a genuine desire to develop others and help them succeed; formally and informally recognizes deserving staff and colleagues.

Stakeholder Focused – Anticipates and attends to the needs of internal and external stakeholders of the organization; keeps stakeholder interests in the forefront.

COMPENSATION

A competitive compensation package will be provided including an attractive base salary between $116,941 and $155,922 plus excellent benefits. Further details will be discussed in a personal interview.

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