Director, Partnerships, Pathways, and Essential Skills

Reporting to the Vice President, Academics, the Director, Partnerships, Pathways, and Essential Skills provide strategic leadership andoperational oversight for Essential Skills programming, external partnership development, and program innovation across the College. Thisrole is responsible for strengthening relationships with Indigenous communities, industry partners, government agencies, and post-secondaryinstitutions; advancing learner transitions and pathways; and ensuring that programs are developed, implemented, and continuously improvedto meet academic standards, community priorities, and regional labour market demands. The Director works collaboratively with academicleaders and program staff to support sustainable enrollment, program relevance, and long-term institutional responsiveness.

Key areas ofresponsibility include:

Strategic leadership in partnership development, learner pathway design, and program innovation Supervision and mentorship of the Senior Coordinator, Adult Basic Education and Program Assistant Pathway mapping and ladderinginitiatives to improve learner access, mobility, and transitions Identification and pursuit of grants, contracts, andpartnership-based funding opportunities Budget preparation, monitoring, and financial reporting for areas of responsibility Oversight of recruitment, training, and performance evaluation for Adult Basic Education staff Engagement with northernlabour market partners to inform strategic and program planning Monitoring and reporting on college regional KPIs

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

We recognize that no single candidate will possess all of the following qualifications equally. We value diverselived experiences, and qualifications will be considered holistically in the assessment of candidates for this position. The successfulcandidate will be an experienced and inspiring leader with a track record of success in post-secondary or adult education programdevelopment, partnership building, and community engagement. They will bring a strategic mindset, collaborative leadership style, and theability to manage teams, administer budgets, and deliver results aligned with institutional priorities. Above all, the ideal candidatewill bring a genuine commitment to Indigenous education, truth and reconciliation, and the success of northern learners. RequiredQualifications A Bachelor's degree in Education, plus one (1) year of graduate studies in Education, and a professional "A" teachingcertificate A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in an educational setting Demonstrated experience working with Indigenous communities An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may beconsidered Preferred Qualifications A Master's degree or relevant professional designation A minimum of two (2)years of teaching experience Eligibility for registration with the Saskatchewan Professional Teachers Regulatory Board For a detailed position description, please contact Saxena.ankur@northlandscollege.sk.ca .

TO APPLY

Please submit your resumeand cover letter to saxena.ankur@northlandscollege.sk.ca Deadline for applicationsis May 07, 2026, at noon. Please reference competition number

NC-25-086

in all communications. If you have any questions about thiscompetition, please contact the People & Culture department at 306-425-4476.