Application Developer Apprentice Jobs in Toronto, ON

Position Description

Reporting to the Dean, Faculty of Applied Science,Construction and Engineering Technologies (FASCET), the AssociateDean provides collaborative academic leadership and management ofthe School of Apprenticeship & Skilled Trades and School ofEngineering Technologies in alignment with the strategic initiatives ofthe College's academic plan. The Associate Dean is accountable for providingboth academic and administrative leadership, including supervision anddirection to faculty, managers, support staff, and students within theirportfolio. These Schools currently run 11 full-time programs, bothonline and on campus, as well as 9 apprenticeships.

Key Responsibilities

• Works collaboratively with the Dean and the leadership team in all divisional leadership activities including the development and implementation of the Faculty's and the Schools' strategic plans as part of the college's academic and operational planning exercises.
  
• Maintains a high level of performance through all aspects of people management, supervising approximately 80-100 employees in any given semester. Conducts effective hiring, orienting, and developing faculty, managers, and support staff. Conducts ongoing performance reviews, providing regular feedback, coaching and mentorship.
  
• Resolves conflicts and addresses complaints - from employees and from students - and manages complex team dynamics effectively following relevant College policies and procedures and accessing appropriate resources and supports.
  
• Initiates, facilitates, and leads the review, development, implementation, and quality assurance of new and existing programs, initiatives and facilities in response to changing external and internal factors, including accreditation review and adherence to applicable regulatory bodies and professional associations standards. Ensures a focus on access, equity, and inclusion in delivering high quality, student-focused programming.
  
• Ensures that the objectives of the Schools are attained through effective supervision of the teaching and learning processes.  Engages, encourages and directs scholarly and applied research activities.
  
• Leads workload and workforce planning for Schools, determining faculty teaching and complementary function assignments, making strategic human resource decisions and maintaining the best interests and needs of the Schools.
  
• Leads partnership development with external academic and community partners, including Program Advisory Committee (PAC). Ensures positive and effective brand awareness of programs, working collaboratively with Marketing and Communications, Registrar's Office, Community Partnerships Office, International Education Office, and other areas to ensure positive reputation across the College and the community.
  
• Leads the development, monitoring and directing of the Schools' operating budgets in collaboration with the Manager, Academic Operations, divisional manager of finance and operations and the Dean. Oversees and ensures fiscal accountability for all funding sources accessed to operate the Schools' programs and initiatives.
  
• Other duties as assigned.
  

Educational and Experience Requirements

• Master's Degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.  
  
• A Certificate of Qualification - Journeyperson designation in a registered trade is a strong asset.
  
• Additional certification in teaching, UDL, project management, leadership, etc., is a strong asset.
  
• Minimum nine (9) years of experience as a journeyperson in a skilled trade, or engineering technologies and in the education field, including management/leadership experience, preferably in a unionized environment.
  
• Experience in fostering excellence in teaching and learning and academic programming.
  
• Demonstrated administrative/leadership experience, including developing and managing budgets, administration of policies and procedures and management of human resources.
  

Skills and Attributes

• Demonstrated advocacy for the professions associated with their portfolio and awareness of the professional landscape locally, nationally, and internationally.
  
• Ability to expertly and inclusively lead others in ensuring accessibility, reduction of barriers, and application of UDL in courses and programs.
  
• Demonstrated expertise in teaching and curriculum development. Leadership experience to advance quality in programming and to improve the student experience and engage faculty in activities to advance scholarship.
  
• Experience managing multiple, diverse teams. Advanced leadership skills, including advanced communication, collaboration, team-building, conflict resolution, negotiation, and change management skills. Demonstrated ability to create a positive, inclusive, and community-focused environment.
  
• Demonstrated skills in systems-thinking, strategic planning, and creative problem-solving. Strong ability to set priorities and manage time effectively to meet commitments and achieve goals.
  
• Skilled in utilizing data to inform decision-making and set strategic priorities to widen access, improve the student experience, and advance on student success and program goals for the Schools.
  
• Digital skills essential, including expertise in virtual management as well as relevant experience with software to support teaching, research and administrative activities.
  
• Demonstrated commitment to uphold the polytechnic's priorities on equity, diversity, inclusion and Indigenization (EDII).
  
• Willingness to work remotely and on campus as well as travel between campuses and for external meetings and events.