Northern College is seeking a Program Development Officer in our Technology, Trades and Apprenticeship department. The successful candidate must possess organizational skills and be proficient in working with computer software.

At Northern College, we’re committed to the ongoing success and development of everyone who passes through our learning spaces, whether they be our students, employees or community members. We believe in investing in those who invest in us, constantly working to build a collaborative and friendly working environment while offering top tier benefits and generous pension packages to our eligible full-time employees with purposeful, rewarding work, supportive supervisors and positive, engaged work teams.

Reporting to the Dean, Mining, Technology, Trades and Apprenticeships, the successful candidate will be responsible for the development, delivery and monitoring of apprenticeship training as well as School College Work Initiative training on a College-wide basis. The successful candidate is also responsible to conduct research and needs analysis of training opportunities in the catchment area.

What you will be doing:

• Develop, coordinate and deliver specific apprenticeship, dual credit and Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program programs and acts as a resource as necessary;
• Collate, distribute and assure timelines are met, for all course related materials (handbooks, manuals, study guides, etc.) in collaboration with faculty to ensure compliance with Ministry standards, as well as College, academic, and departmental policies and procedures;
• Ensure program integrity through the effective management of synopses/course outlines each academic year in compliance with Quality Assurance polices and procedures;
• Maintain complete and accurate student records. Liaising with the Registrar’s office to ensure students are properly registered in all programs, fees are paid, and accurate grades are entered;
• Complete and maintain hiring documents; and
• Verify, input and record full and part-time faculty SWFs for specific departments on all applicable campuses.

A detailed job description is available from the Human Resource Services department.

What you will need to be considered:

• 2-year diploma in Business Administration, Community/Program Development or other related/relevant field of study; and
• Minimum two (2) years of experience in program delivery/coordination, budgeting, MIS, and research.

What Northern has to offer:

• Defined benefit pension plan;
• Professional development opportunities;
• Wellness programs;
• Employee Assistance Program;
• Tuition assistance;
• Generous vacation and holiday closure;
• Group insurance benefits (medical, dental, life insurance, LTD, etc.); and
• Relocation expense reimbursement.

The incumbent may be required to provide a criminal reference check.

As part of Northern College’s action on reconciliation, the College recognizes its responsibility to make a difference through increasing the number of Indigenous employees who work in the academic field. We encourage applicants who identify as Indigenous to apply.

Northern College is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free selection process. To request reasonable accommodation at any time during the selection process, please contact the Human Resource Services department. Information received relating to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.

Northern College values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.

We thank all applicants for their interest in Northern College, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.

To apply, submit your covering letter and resume online at  www.northerncollege.ca/careers/

CLASSIFICATION: Support Staff

STATUS:  Full Time

STAGE:  Internal/External

CAMPUS:   Timmins

STARTING SALARY: $ 31.05

SALARY RANGE: $ 31.05 to $ 35.99 (Payband F)

START DATE:  Immediately

CLOSING DATE:  September 3, 2025

HOURS OF WORK: 35 hrs/wk

COMPETITION#: 25-29