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Dean, School of Health and Human Services
@ Government of the Northwest Territories - Aurora College
Yellowknife, Northwest Territories
Overview
Aurora College, Government of the Northwest Territories, is hiring a Dean for the School of Health and Human Services in Yellowknife on a full-time regular basis. The Dean oversees academic and administrative matters for the school, leads program governance, accreditation and partnerships, and supervises direct reports. Salary is $68.30 to $81.59 per hour (about $133,185 to $159,101) plus a $3,700 annual Northern Allowance.
Pay:
$68.30–$81.59 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Lead academic program governance, accreditation and partnerships
- Oversee program development and evaluation
- Supervise direct reports
- Share academic expertise
- Support student services and lifecycle processes
Requirements summary:
- Graduate degree in Nursing or related professional health field
- 5 years experience as a health practitioner in Canada
- 7 years post-secondary experience including instruction and leadership
- 5 years working with Indigenous communities in northern or remote settings
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- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-29
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
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Job details
| Seniority | Executive |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Management experience | 3+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples, People with disabilities |
| Education | Master’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Nursing, Health sciences, Social work, Business, Education |
| Perks mentioned | Home office allowance |
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Government of the Northwest Territories - Aurora College
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Job Summary
Location: Yellowknife
Department: Aurora College
Job ID: 28529
Salary: $133,185 - $159,101
Employment Type: Full-Time, Regular
Closing Date: Nov 26, 2026
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Department Information
Aurora College's mission is to demonstrate leadership in the delivery of relevant and meaningful education and research rooted in strong connections to Northern land, tradition, community and people.
Job Information
The Dean, School of Health and Human Services, oversees all academic and administrative matters concerning the school and is a standing member of Academic Council. As part of the Academic and Research Division, the School of Health and Human Services delivers quality post-secondary education programs and ensures academic programs meet the needs of communities in the North.
Key Responsibilities
- Leads academic program governance, accreditation, partnerships for the School of Health and Human Services.
- Oversees academic program development, evaluation, feedback for the School of Health and Human Services.
- Leads and supervises direct reports.
- Maintains and shares academic expertise with others.
- Provides input to and supports student services and student lifecycle processes.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities.
- Knowledge relating to theory and practice of pre-service academic and professional nursing, social work, and health related programs.
- Knowledge relating to theory and practice of instruction in nursing, social work, and health related programs.
- Knowledge of curriculum development in the fields of nursing, social work and health related programs.
- Skilled in research methods, research project development and implementation, needs assessments and program evaluation and management.
- Budget development and management skills.
- Ability to understand cross-cultural situations and the nature of isolated and northern communities.
Typically attained by.
- Completion of a graduate degree in Nursing or related professional health field to areas of instruction (e.g. Business, Education, Arts, Science)
- 5 years experience as a health practitioner in Canada
- 7 years experience in one or more post-secondary organizations that includes both: (1) an instructional role with program/curriculum development/research responsibilities, and (2) at least 3 years of relevant post-secondary leadership experience.
- Candidates must also clearly demonstrate 5 years work experience with Indigenous communities in northern and/or rural remote environments.
Aurora College is working with Leaders International Executive Search to recruit its next Dean, School of Health and Human Services. For questions relating to this position, please contact Paul Phillips and find more information here
GNWT Inquiries
Inquiries Only:
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel (867) 767-9154 Extension 14106
Fax (867) 873-0445
[email protected]
Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.
More Information
Indigenous Employment Policy
Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Indigenous Employment Policy.
Criminal Records Check
Candidates must provide a satisfactory vulnerable sector check. Failure to provide a satisfactory check may deem you disqualified from the competition.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Government of the Northwest Territories is an inclusive workplace. If you have a disability and you require support during the hiring process, you are encouraged to identify your needs if you are contacted for an assignment or interview so that you may be accommodated during the hiring process.
Eligibility
Eligibility lists may be created from this competition to fill future term and indeterminate positions.
Equivalencies
Equivalencies may be considered based on a one-year of directly related experience equivalent to one year of education or one year of education for one year of experience. However, combinations of education and experience must often be considered on a case-by-case basis. For a full list of equivalencies that will be considered for this role, please contact human resources.
Job Opening Information
Job Opening ID # 28529
Closing Date: 26 November, 2026 - 23:59, Mountain Time
Salary Information
The salary range for this position is from $68.30 per hour to $81.59 per hour (approximately $133,185 - $159,101.) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.
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