Associate Dean, Schools of Engineering Technologies and Apprenticeship & Skilled Trades

Overview

Competition Number: REQ 6977

TITLE: Associate Dean, Schools of Engineering Technologies and Apprenticeship & Skilled Trades

DIVISION: Faculty of Applied Science, Construction and Engineering Technology

SALARY: $130,500-$153,545

LOCATION: 146 Kendal Avenue

STATUS: Full-time Administrative

EFFECTIVE DATE: Sep 18, 2025

CLOSING DATE: Open until filled.

Reporting to the Dean, Faculty of Applied Science, Construction and Engineering Technologies (FASCET), the Associate Dean provides collaborative academic leadership and management of the School of Apprenticeship & Skilled Trades and School of Engineering Technologies in alignment with the strategic initiatives of the College's academic plan. The Associate Dean is accountable for providing both academic and administrative leadership, including supervision and direction to faculty, managers, support staff, and students within their portfolio.

These Schools currently run 11 full-time programs, both online and on campus, as well as 9 apprenticeships.

• Works collaboratively with the Dean and the leadership team in all divisional leadership activities including the development and implementation of the Faculty’s and the Schools’ strategic plans as part of the college’s academic and operational planning exercises.
• Maintains a high level of performance through all aspects of people management, supervising approximately 80-100 employees in any given semester. Conducts effective hiring, orienting, and developing faculty, managers, and support staff. Conducts ongoing performance reviews, providing regular feedback, coaching and mentorship.
• Resolves conflicts and addresses complaints – from employees and from students – and manages complex team dynamics effectively following relevant College policies and procedures and accessing appropriate resources and supports.
• Initiates, facilitates, and leads the review, development, implementation, and quality assurance of new and existing programs, initiatives and facilities in response to changing external and internal factors, including accreditation review and adherence to applicable regulatory bodies and professional associations standards. Ensures a focus on access, equity, and inclusion in delivering high quality, student-focused programming.
• Ensures that the objectives of the Schools are attained through effective supervision of the teaching and learning processes. Engages, encourages and directs scholarly and applied research activities.
• Leads workload and workforce planning for Schools, determining faculty teaching and complementary function assignments, making strategic human resource decisions and maintaining the best interests and needs of the Schools.
• Leads partnership development with external academic and community partners, including Program Advisory Committee (PAC). Ensures positive and effective brand awareness of programs, working collaboratively with Marketing and Communications, Registrar’s Office, Community Partnerships Office, Global Partnerships & Education Office, and other areas to ensure positive reputation across the College and the community.
• Leads the development, monitoring and directing of the Schools’ operating budgets in collaboration with the Manager, Academic Operations, divisional manager of finance and operations and the Dean. Oversees and ensures fiscal accountability for all funding sources accessed to operate the Schools’ programs and initiatives.

• Master’s Degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Post-graduate degree in relevant discipline an asset.
• A Certificate of Qualification - Journeyperson designation in a registered trade.
• Additional certification in teaching, UDL, project management, leadership, etc., is a strong asset.
• Minimum nine (9) years of experience as a journeyperson in a skilled trade, engineering technologies and in the education field, including management/leadership experience, preferably in a unionized environment.
• Experience in fostering excellence in teaching and learning and academic programming.
• Demonstrated…