Opportunities

Salary Information

HL20 - $70,726.00 - $91,943.42 per annum.

Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director of the NL Workforce Innovations Centre (NLWIC) and supported by the provincial Department of Jobs, Growth and Rural Development:

• Provide leadership and strategic direction for the Economic Immigration Ideas Lab (EIIL), including the development, implementation, monitoring and reporting of multi-year strategic plans and annual operating plans. 
• Lead policy research, analysis and knowledge development activities that inform evidence-based economic immigration, settlement and integration policies in Newfoundland and Labrador. 
• Oversee the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of innovative programs, projects and initiatives that support immigration attraction, retention and workforce development objectives. 
• Provide expert advice and recommendations to government, community, employer, education and other stakeholders on emerging immigration issues, trends, opportunities and policy solutions. 
• Lead stakeholder engagement activities, including facilitating meetings, workshops, consultations and collaborative initiatives with public, private and community sector partners. 
• Chair and support the EIIL Advisory Committee and collaborate closely with the Office of Immigration and Multiculturalism (OIM), the Department of Immigration, Population Growth and Skills (IPGS), and other partners. 
• Develop, manage and monitor annual work plans, key performance indicators, budgets and operational activities, ensuring accountability and effective use of resources. 
• Establish and promote the EIIL as a provincial leader in immigration innovation through research, knowledge mobilization, outreach and partnership development. 
• Recruit, supervise, coach and evaluate staff, while fostering a collaborative, innovative and high-performing team environment. 
• Identify and pursue funding opportunities, cultivate partnerships and support the long-term sustainability and growth of the EIIL. 
• Prepare reports, briefing materials, strategic documents and presentations for a variety of audiences and stakeholders. 
• Perform other related duties as required. 

Screening Criteria

• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Business Administration, Social Sciences, Public Policy, or a related field.
• Experience conducting policy, program, or service research, analysis, evaluation, and reporting. 
• Experience leading strategic initiatives and/or projects. 
• Experience collaborating with diverse stakeholder groups and partners. 
• Experience managing and supervising human, financial, information, and operational resources.
• Master's degree in a related field and experience in immigration, settlement services, workforce development, or policy innovation would be considered assets.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Assessment Criteria

• Knowledge of federal and provincial economic immigration policies, programs, and newcomer settlement, integration, and retention issues.
• Knowledge of policy development, program evaluation, and qualitative and quantitative research methodologies. 
• Knowledge of continuous improvement and innovation practices. 
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders and partners. 
• Ability to think critically, solve problems, and develop solutions. 
• Ability to lead strategic initiatives and manage competing priorities. 
• Ability to effectively manage people, projects, budgets, and operational resources.
• Ability to effectively exchange information.   
• 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. 
  • Credentials obtained outside of Canada will require an evaluation to determine their Canadian educational equivalency. This evaluation must support the educational requirements for the position.

Conditions of Acceptance

• Occasional travel within the province to perform duties.

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 Topsail Road Office.
• 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.

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