Vice President, Research
Inuvik - Northwest Territories (NT),
Government of the Northwest Territories
Estimated salary $125,000 - $178,000 a year
Job Description:
Department Information
Aurora College is focused on student success and is committed to supporting the development of our Northern society through excellence in education, training and research that is culturally sensitive and responsive to the people we serve.
Job Information
The VP Research reports directly to the President of Aurora College as one of 6 members of the Senior Leadership Team and collaborates regularly with the Vice President, Education and Training, the Vice President, Communities and Extensions, the Vice President, Student Affairs and the Director of Finance.
The VP Research works directly with the Research Advisory Council (RAC) and seeks advice and direction for the research programs through the RAC as a standing committee of the Aurora College Board of Governors. A key aspect of this role is to provide input into, and recommendations concerning strategic planning for research and innovation at the College and providing advice to the Legislative Assembly on science activities as requested. The VP Research must support the RAC’s activities though the preparation of decision and option papers and the presentation of financial and other analysis that will assist in developing appropriate policies and programming.
The VP Research provides leadership directly to ARI Management team and the staff located at the three Aurora College campuses and the Western Arctic Research Centre.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of the social, political and cultural environment as it effects research, innovation, technology development and education in the Northwest Territories, along with Aboriginal Claims and Self-Government initiatives, and the context of Northern Aboriginal communities.
- Knowledge of leadership, motivational theory and effective practices; team building, relationship building with faculty, staff and students; success in a multi-layered organization; networking;
- Knowledge of organization and structure of colleges; post-secondary systems, program development; planning; the relationships between the colleges and various partners in communities, both in the North and in post-secondary institutions throughout Canada;
- Knowledge of the NWT research, and industrial development regulatory process, the various agencies, boards and government departments, the permits they issue, legal
Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:
- Completion of a PhD in Science.
- 10 years progressive experience in fields of post-secondary education and research
- Experience in a northern research context.
GNWT Inquiries
Inquiries Only:
Inuvik HR Client Service Centre
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
1st FLOOR ALEX MOSES GREENLAND BUILDING
BOX 1869
INUVIK, NT X0E 0T0
Tel (867) 678-6600
[email protected]
Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.