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Northern Distance Learning Program Coordinator

Government of Northwest Territories
Published
Nov 13, 2024
Location
Inuvik, NT
Job Type
Salary
  • $94,751.00-113,178.00 per annum
Department
Education, Culture and Employment

Description

Limited Competition

This job opening is limited to residents living within 25 kilometres of Inuvik, NT.

Department Information

The Department of Education, Culture and Employment (ECE) provides the residents of the Northwest Territories with access to quality programs, services and support to assist them in making informed and productive choices for themselves and their families with regard to education, training, careers, employment and labour, child development, languages, culture and heritage.

Job Information

Located in Inuvik, the NDL Program Coordinator reports to the Manager of Northern Distance Learning and is responsible for managing and coordinating the development, implementation, in-service and evaluation of NDL programming and services across participating schools in the NWT. This position is also tasked with managing and coordinating ongoing program requirements and leading the research and development of increased program offerings, including asynchronous and personalized learning options.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

  • Knowledge and understanding if distance learning principles within the blended and online learning field
  • Knowledge of and/or the ability to acquire knowledge of departmental philosophy, curricula, directives, policies and approaches, and model best practices as described in documents issued by the department
  • Knowledge and understanding of child development, pedagogy, and instructional leadership
  • Ability to understand NWT Indigenous cultures and educational history in order to incorporate traditional knowledge and worldviews into all aspects of the work
  • Ability to understand the impacts that colonization, instructional and structural racism and biases have had on society, in particular Indigenous people
  • Written communication skills for a variety of areas including Ministerial and departmental briefing notes and correspondence, policy, and curriculum documents
  • Coordination, facilitation and interpersonal skills demonstrated in a variety of diverse cultural and community contexts, including working with Elders and community cultural resource people
  • Ability to build strong relationships and work directly with people from other communities while incorporating their perspectives in decision-making processes

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:

A Diploma in Education, Business Administration, or related field, and two (2) years of related experience, including online learning or technology management experience.

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) 678-8071 Ext 15644
Fax (867) 678-6620
jobsinuvik@gov.nt.ca

Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.
 

More Information

Term Position

This job opening is for a 1 Year Term.

Affirmative Action

Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Affirmative Action Policy.

Criminal Records Check

Candidates must provide a satisfactory criminal record 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.

Job Opening Information

Job Opening ID # 25985    

Closing Date: November 26, 2024 - 23:59, Mountain Time

Salary Information

The salary for this position starts at $48.59 per hour (approximately $94,750.50 per annum) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $14,699.00

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