Opportunities

Salary Information

HL25 - $88,197.00 - $114,655.46 per annum.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to ensure aviation programs and curriculum remain current, innovative, and aligned with emerging technologies and industry best practices. 
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key aviation industry stakeholders to support program relevance, workforce planning, and ongoing professional development. 
• Lead the review, development, and continuous improvement of operational, instructional, and safety procedures. 
• Oversee operational planning to ensure timely access to required aircraft parts, materials, and external services essential to program delivery. 
• Ensure the effective recruitment, assignment, and oversight of qualified instructional and support personnel. 
• Monitor and evaluate program performance to ensure instructional quality, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement. 
• Provide oversight for the stewardship, upkeep, and maintenance of aviation facilities, assets, capital equipment, aircraft components, ground support equipment, and training aids. 
• Ensure all faculty and instructional staff maintain valid certifications and licenses in accordance with Transport Canada requirements. 
• Assess and ensure the adequacy of facilities, equipment, tools, and learning resources to support training program needs. 
• Ensure aviation programs maintain accreditation standards and regulatory compliance with Transport Canada and EASA. 
• Provide leadership in human resource and financial management functions, including budgeting, workforce planning, recruitment, performance management, discipline, scheduling, and allocation of instructional and material resources. 
• Perform other related managerial and operational duties as required in support of aviation programming objectives.

Screening Criteria

• Valid Canadian Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) license.
• A minimum of six years experience in the maintenance of aircraft, and a knowledge of maintenance training, development and delivery.
• Experience related to aircraft programming, aviation operations, or regulated aviation environments.
• Experience working with regulatory and compliance bodies, such as Transport Canada, EASA, or comparable regulatory authorities.
• Experience managing people, budgets, and operational resources.
• EASA Certification in collaboration with an EASA Surveyor and a Transport Canada Inspector (asset).
• An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Assessment Criteria

• Knowledge of Aviation standards and regulations.
• Ability to provide academic program oversight.
• Ability to oversee workforce, operational activities, and resource management.
• Ability to ensure safety and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective industry and stakeholder partnerships.
• Ability to effectively exchange information.
• Ability to manage time and tasks.
• Ability to make decisions.
• Professionalism.

Conditions of Offer

• When requested by the Employer, a recent and satisfactory Certificate of Conduct must be provided.
• Verification of credentials and applicable licenses, certifications, and/or professional memberships as required for the position.

Conditions of Acceptance

College of the North Atlantic (CNA) recognizes the importance of and is committed to offering flexible work arrangements to its employees. The successful applicant may qualify for a telework arrangement within the province, subject to eligibility criteria. Where appropriate, consideration may be given to a primarily remote, hybrid, or ad-hoc arrangement. However, as a place-based organization, candidates are expected to report to the specified work location identified in this job posting, as all positions will involve some degree of on-site work, unless otherwise indicated.

Applicant Information

• This position is located at Gander Campus.
• Applications must be submitted online through https://www.cna.nl.ca/careers/opportunities on or before the closing date stated for this job posting.
• It is the responsibility of the applicant to submit an application that demonstrates the required screening criteria. Applications that do not clearly and effectively demonstrate the required criteria will be screened out of the competition.
• Preference will be given to applicants who are a Canadian citizen, permanent resident of Canada, or those who are legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Applicants who elect to include a cover letter (optional) must upload cover letter and resumé as a combined document (PDF). 
• Information submitted as part of the application process must be clear, factual, and current to date of submission and is subject to verification.
• Applicants will be notified of their status throughout each stage of the recruitment process.
• An offer of employment is conditional upon the satisfactory completion and review of all pre-employment requirements by the College.
• The results from this competition may be used to fill similar vacancies.

Closing Statement

For more information about this job opportunity or should you require an accommodation as part of this recruitment and selection process, please contact Sarah Gaudon, Selection Board Chair, by email at sarah.gaudon@cna.nl.ca.

College of the North Atlantic (CNA) strives to create an organizational culture that welcomes and amplifies diverse perspectives, nurtures belonging and actively seeks to eliminate barriers to equity. We invite all interested individuals to apply, and as part of our shared commitment to the advancement of equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) as a true reflection of CNA’s core values (Excellence, Integrity, Diversity, Respect and Transparency), we encourage applications from equity-seeking groups including, but not limited to, Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, those who identify as women, and members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.

We appreciate your interest in College of the North Atlantic!