Department Head, Centre for Northern Innovation in Mining (CNIM)

Department Head, Centre for Northern Innovation in Mining (CNIM) 
Continuing Studies Division 
Ayamdigut Campus (Whitehorse)
Permanent position
Salary: $52.62 - $66.19
(Based on 75.0 hours bi-weekly)
Employment Opportunity No.: 25.47

Closing Date: May 4, 2025

*Internal recruitment open to YukonU employees only*

Are you a strategic leader passionate about innovation, workforce development, and community partnerships? Yukon University is seeking an experienced and dynamic Department Head, Centre for Northern Innovation in Mining (CNIM).
About the Role: Reporting to the Executive Director of Continuing Studies, the Department Head provides strategic direction and operational leadership to a diverse portfolio of non-credit, industry-relevant, and community-driven programs.

Key responsibilities include:
• Leading program development, staffing, and delivery in alignment with YukonU’s strategic goals
• Securing funding and fostering partnerships with government, industry, First Nations, and other educational institutions
• Overseeing budgets, contracts, and performance targets for a portfolio with annual revenues of $1.5–2M
• Supervising and mentoring a team of 2–9 term staff and 2–10 auxiliary or casual instructors
• Ensuring programs and services meet regulatory standards and community needs
• Building the profile of CNIM and Yukon University through active engagement and representation at territorial and national levels

Essential Qualifications:
• Master’s degree or equivalent combination of education, training, and professional experience
• Experience in program and staff management in a cross-cultural or community-based context
• Knowledge of adult education theory and delivery methods
• Knowledge of Industry labour and skill needs
• Strong budget development and financial management skills
• Demonstrated experience in proposal writing and securing funding
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and team-building skills
• A valid Yukon driver’s license or equivalent

Desirable Assets:
• Knowledge of Yukon First Nations Land Claims and Self-Government Agreements
• Understanding of Yukon industries, especially mining and trades
• Familiarity with community education and development practices

Yukon University is committed to the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply; however qualified candidates who self-identify as Yukon first Nations, as well as Metis, Inuit or other Indigenous ancestry will be given priority.

Consideration may be given to those with an appropriate blend of education and experience.

For more information regarding this position, please contact: 
Dan Anton, Executive Director
Continuing Studies, CNIM
867 668 5258
danton@yukonu.ca