Manager, Adult Programs

Government of Nunavut Recruitment•Iqaluit, NU

16h•CA$134,619 - CA$152,798•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Director, Advanced Education (Director), the Manager, Adult Programs (Manager) is responsible for ensuring that all educational initiatives are consistent with departmental philosophies, values and beliefs expressed through Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit and other departmental strategic documents. The Manager is accountable for leadership and direction required for the development, coordination, implementation, and monitoring of Pathways to Adult Secondary School (PASS) Diploma Program and programs designed to enhance adult literacy in English and Inuktitut on behalf of the department and working closely with divisional staff to develop, implement and monitor adult education programs and services to enhance educational achievement and labor market participation in Nunavut. The Government of Nunavut was selected as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Top Employers for Young People and recent graduates. With one of the fastest growing and youngest populations in Canada, Nunavut is a dynamic, vibrant territory, committed to becoming an even better place for future generations. As a government, we are strengthening our unique model of governance - one that integrates Inuit societal values, promotes use of the Inuktut language, achieves a representative public service, and collaborates with partners to achieve the promise of Nunavut. The Department of Education (EDU) in the Government of Nunavut oversees early learning and K-12 schooling and supports adult education across the territory. It provides leadership, funding, curriculum development, and policy guidance to support student success in all communities. The department supports and administers 45 schools serving students from kindergarten through Grade 12 throughout Nunavut’s communities, helping ensure access to quality education grounded in Inuit culture and languages. The department also licences and supports early learning and child care centres across the territory with funding, training and resource provision, and administers financial and other supports for Nunavut’s post-secondary studentsMinister of Education to create a healthy, strong, and flourishing Nunavut. Education is the key to that success. We are committed to taking actions that will lead to real and visible progress for Nunavummiut by providing quality education and training opportunities. Our goal is the development of self-reliance and we are working to provide a vibrant learning environment that encourages academic success, guided by Inuit cultures and values.

Requirements

This employment opportunity is restricted to residents of Iqaluit only.

Responsibilities

Ensuring that all educational initiatives are consistent with departmental philosophies, values and beliefs expressed through Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit and other departmental strategic documents.
Leadership and direction required for the development, coordination, implementation, and monitoring of Pathways to Adult Secondary School (PASS) Diploma Program and programs designed to enhance adult literacy in English and Inuktitut on behalf of the department.
Working closely with divisional staff to develop, implement and monitor adult education programs and services to enhance educational achievement and labor market participation in Nunavut.