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At NAIT, we're passionate about building a team of talented, dedicated professionals who share our commitment to excellence and innovation. Your skills and experience can shape the future of education and make a real impact in our community.

If this opportunity feels like the right fit for you, we encourage you to apply and join us in creating a brighter future - together.

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To ensure your application is received, submit no later than 11:59pm MST the day prior to the posting end date.

Internal NAIT Employees

Current NAIT employees are welcome to apply for this opportunity. To be considered, please submit your application through the NAIT Jobs Hub rather than the external career site.

This position performs specialized consultative or advisory work at the working level. It requires the application of knowledge and skills developed through formal education and related experience. Work is typically conducted independently and includes regular interaction with clients; assessing needs; researching and analyzing information; and developing, recommending, and implementing solutions, strategies, and plans.

Assignments generally involve structured problems and well-defined circumstances. While this position is nonclerical, it may include certain administrative responsibilities. The role may also involve supervising small teams of employees at lower classification levels.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide professional advice, guidance, and recommendations.
• Conduct needs assessments to identify issues, gaps, and opportunities.
• Research, compile, and analyze relevant information.
• Develop, recommend, and implement strategies, solutions, and operational plans.
• Interpret and provide clarification on related policies and procedures.
• Offer procedural guidance to clients and staff.
• Build and maintain effective professional relationships.
• Coach, mentor, and train subordinate staff as required.
• Schedule, assign, and review work performed by subordinate staff.
• Evaluate outcomes and results to ensure effectiveness of implemented solutions.

Knowledge of:

• Moderately complex methods, techniques, and practices, along with foundational theories and principles relevant to the field.
• Departmental policies, procedures, and operational requirements.
• Applicable software and related digital tools.
• Relevant legislation and regulatory frameworks.
• Supervisory methods and practices.
• General office administration procedures.

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong organizational and timemanagement skills.
• Proficiency with standard computer applications.
• Ability to initiate, develop, and maintain effective professional relationships.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Qualifications

• Diploma in a related field
• Considerable years of related experience.
• Where appropriate, equivalencies may be considered.

Applicants with education credentials earned outside of Canada should have their credentials evaluated by World Education Services (WES), International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) or the Comparative Education Services (CES).

Classification - Advisor/Specialist II

This position is covered by the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) Collective Agreement.

Remuneration

Refer to salary range noted on this posting, plus a comprehensive benefits package.

NAIT is committed to a transparent, fair, and human-centered hiring experience. All candidates are assessed directly by our recruitment and hiring teams.

About NAIT

We are known as one of Alberta's top employers. Being part of a community that makes a difference in the lives of students, staff, industry clients and partners, NAIT's culture reflects our shared values of respect, collaboration, celebration, creativity, and accountability.

People are what make NAIT great, and we prioritize the employee experience. For eligible positions, we offer benefits and unique perks focusing on health and wellness, work-life balance, recognition, and professional and personal growth. In addition to excellent vacation time, eligible employees receive paid time off between Christmas and New Year's.

NAIT supports a flexible work environment, enabling staff to request approval for on-campus, off-site, or hybrid work arrangements based on the nature of the role. Please note that remote positions require employees to reside within Canada.

NAIT is committed to fostering a safe environment that supports equity and cultivates inclusion through our Centre for Community and Belonging (CCB) and our Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Strategy. We are a proud partner of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion. While we encourage all qualified applicants to apply, only those being considered will be contacted. If you require any assistance or accommodations, please connect with us at careers@nait.ca.

Please submit a resume and cover letter to be considered for this opportunity.