The College:
With the moniker of ‘BC’s Energy College’, Northern Lights College (NLC) serves the northern third of British Columbia covering an area of 325,000 square kilometers with 70,000 residents. NLC is committed to building its history in post‐secondary education by developing the strengths of its staff and the people of Northern British Columbia. It continues to focus on the preparation of a skilled workforce and to play a critical role in the enhancement of the economy and quality of life in the northern region. Programming supports such primary community needs as health, education, business, social services, culture and recreation. NLC emphasizes programming that supports the oil and gas and evolving clean energy industries. Given the influence of agriculture in the region, the college also works with that industry to promote sustainable agricultural practices.
The Position:
The President of NLC is accountable to the Board of Directors for providing the strategic leadership that will ensure the College’s mandate is achieved. The President provides direction to approximately 300 full‐time and up to 100 part‐time faculty and staff and is responsible for a budget in excess of $30 million. The President of NLC will also provide visionary and strategic leadership in a rapidly changing educational marketplace, while taking advantage of key opportunities and addressing challenges facing the College. One of the key challenges facing the President of Northern Lights College is ensuring that the unique nature of the College is marketed appropriately throughout the region and the province. Visibility throughout the communities served and the post‐secondary system is an essential part of the President’s role.
The Ideal candidate will also possess the following skills and qualifications:
- Minimum of a Masters Degree in a related discipline. Doctorate or equivalent preferred.
- Senior level management experience in a large and complex organization, preferably in an academic and post–secondary education environment
Compensation:
This key position offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. Other specifics will be reviewed in a personal interview.
Send applications to:
Greg Longster B.Comm., MBA OR Robin Noftall, BA
Davies Park Executive Search - Vancouver
Ph: (604) 688-8422
Fax: (604) 688-8427
Email: executive@daviespark.ca
Additional information can be found at:
www.daviespark.com/careers/Upload/NLC.pdf
www.daviespark.com or www.nlc.bc.ca
Northern Lights College (NLC) is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from women, visible minorities, persons with disabilities and aboriginal peoples. |
