NLC-R: Chair, Trades & Resource Technology

Additional Information:

For over 50 years, the Northern Lakes College vision has been to increase accessibility to educational opportunities. With 25 locations across northern Alberta, program sites throughout Alberta, and a unique Supported Distance Learning model, students can access quality educational opportunities without leaving their community. Students can study from the comforts of home, work, on the road, or from one of the many College locations.

Northern Lakes College offers a variety of university transfer, diploma, and certificate programs, including Academic Upgrading, Business & Administrative Studies, Health & Human Service Careers, Pre-Employment & Apprenticeship Trades, Resource Technology, University Studies, and Continuing Education & Corporate Training certificates and courses. We support and promote professional development and wellness opportunities, and provide our employees with an attractive benefits plan and competitive salaries.

The College service region offers numerous recreational activities for the entire family to enjoy!

Northern Lakes College has the following ongoing position available:

Chair, Trades & Resource Technology
Salary: $100,024 to $129,026 per year

Location:
Slave Lake

February 2, 2026 to Ongoing

Qualifications:

Nature and Scope of Work

Reporting to the Dean, Business, Academics, Trades and Regional Stewardship, the Chair is responsible for overseeing day to day operations of Resource Technology and Trades training, including high school dual credit studies. Knowledge of Alberta Apprenticeship System and post-secondary student/finance information systems is an asset. As well, knowledge of academic program delivery within a College setting is required. Good working knowledge of MS Office products is essential.

The Chair is also responsible for communicating with Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training (AIT) to determine program schedules, seat requirements, application of new programs and program quality control. Internally, this position ensures delivery of high-quality programs, primary supervision of all Trades and Resource Technology programs staff, and liaises with the Dean and other internal/external stakeholders. Proven ability to effectively supervise in a team setting is a critical requirement.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Supervision and Leadership

The Chair provides supervision and leadership to a variety of personnel and programs. Within the Trades and Resource Technology Department, this position is responsible for oversight and direction of day-to-day operations, as well as supervision of Program Administrators, Instructors and an Administrative Assistant. The position takes a leadership role in the development and implementation of department goals, as well as oversite of program scheduling and projects.

Program Planning and Creation

As part of the ongoing drive to build upon the Trades program offerings, the Chair is responsible for seeking and developing new program opportunities. Specific tasks can include researching the labour market, building business cases, providing logistics for delivery options, and implementation/supervision of program deliveries.

Budgeting

The Chair is responsible for preparing and managing the budgets for the programs and services that the Trades and Resource Technology Department offers. The Chair will be asked to present the Department’s draft budgets and capital requests and to effectively and efficiently manage financial and physical assets in year.
Recruitment

The Chair is expected to prepare staffing requests and develop position descriptions, chair interview panels and assist with hiring staff. He/she is also responsible for the ongoing assessment of each individual…