Chairperson

Job summary

The Academic Chairperson provides leadership and operational direction for Comprehensive Health Care Aide programs across Manitoba. This includes managing faculty, overseeing program budgets, and collaborating with healthcare partners to ensure academic excellence and student success.

Job details

Academic Chairperson, CHCA - Comprehensive Health Care Aide programs Edna Edwards School of Nursing Excluded, Competition #50-26/27 Salary Range: $114,702.38 - $146,389.10 Brandon, MB Reporting to the Dean, Edna Edwards School of Nursing, the Academic Chairperson- Comprehensive Health Care Aide (CHCA) programs provide leadership and direction for CHCA programs delivered throughout the province of Manitoba. As a key academic leader, the Academic Chairperson is responsible for fostering excellence in teaching and learning, supporting faculty and staff, and ensuring programs remain responsive to the evolving needs of the healthcare sector. The role requires frequent collaboration with healthcare partners, regulatory bodies, community organizations, and government partners to support student success and workforce development. We are seeking an experienced and collaborative leader who thrives in dynamic environments and is passionate about healthcare education. The Academic Chairperson will lead program planning and implementation, support continuous quality improvement initiatives, and promote a culture of innovation, accountability, inclusivity, and student-centered learning. This includes ensuring high-quality educational experiences for learners in classroom, simulation, laboratory, clinical, and community-based settings. The ideal candidate brings progressive leadership experience in healthcare education and/or healthcare, along with demonstrated success in team leadership, change management, program development, strategic planning, and partner engagement. A strong understanding of healthcare trends, and program requirements are essential. This position may require occasional travel within Manitoba as needed. RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES Provide day-to-day academic and operational leadership for assigned CHCA and contract training programs, ensuring program vitality, academic integrity, and high-quality teaching and learning experiences. Lead, mentor, and support faculty and staff by providing guidance on teaching and learning, professional practice, academic policies, cultural responsiveness, and performance development. Oversee faculty hiring, onboarding, workload planning, succession planning, and performance management. Manage program operations including enrolment, scheduling, staffing, clinical and work-integrated learning opportunities, resource allocation, equipment inventories, and adherence to health and safety requirements. Foster student success by collaborating with faculty, Student Success Advisors, Indigenous Affairs, sponsors, and community partners to support student retention, progression, accommodations, and achievement. Lead program review, curriculum renewal, and continuous quality improvement initiatives to ensure programs remain current, responsive, and aligned with regulatory, industry, and community needs. Champion Indigenization and decolonization within healthcare education by working collaboratively with Elders, Knowledge Keepers, Indigenous communities, and partners to incorporate Indigenous worldviews, pedagogies, and perspectives into curriculum and program delivery. Build and maintain effective partnerships with First Nation communities, Indigenous organizations, healthcare providers, regulatory bodies, and community partners to support program delivery, student success, and workforce development. Lead change initiatives, program development, and program renewal activities in support of the Edna Edwards School of Nursing’s operational priorities and the College’s academic plan. Oversee program budgets and day-to-day financial operations, ensuring responsible stewardship of resources while supporting contract training, cost-recovery activities, and new partnership opportunities. Support student recruitment and program promotion through information sessions, community outreach, academic advising, partnership activities, and participation in College events. Collaborate with the Dean and College service departments to ensure the effective use of facilities, technology, and resources that enhance teaching, learning, and student engagement. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES Registered nurse in good standing with a Manitoba nursing regulatory body and possession of an appropriate nursing credential and relevant degree; a master’s degree is preferred. Demonstrated leadership experience in nursing education, healthcare, or a related post-secondary environment, including program management, operational planning, budgeting, and team leadership. Strong knowledge of the Manitoba healthcare system, and emerging healthcare trends. Commitment to reconciliation and a demonstrated understanding of Indigenous ways of knowing, being, and doing, including experience working respectfully with First Nation communities, Indigenous organizations, Elders, and Knowledge Keepers. Knowledge of Canadian post-secondary education trends and a commitment to student-centered, inclusive, and culturally responsive teaching and learning practices. Exceptional interpersonal, communication, relationship-building, and conflict-resolution skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, students, Indigenous partners, healthcare organizations, and community partners. Strong analytical, organizational, project management, and decision-making skills, with the ability to lead change, manage competing priorities, and achieve results in a dynamic environment. Demonstrated financial acumen, including experience developing, monitoring, and managing operational and program budgets. This competition will remain open until the position is filled. Discover full details about the position in the attached Job Description. ABOUT ASSINIBOINE COLLEGE Assiniboine College has provided exceptional learning experiences for more than 60 years and serves students throughout Manitoba through campuses in Brandon, Dauphin, Winnipeg, and Portage la Prairie, as well as community-based training sites. The College offers more than 75 programs across business, agriculture and environment, health and human services, trades and technology, and culinary arts and hospitality. Assiniboine is committed to hands-on, industry-responsive education that meets Manitoba’s evolving workforce needs. Assiniboine graduates achieve outstanding outcomes. Nine months after graduation, 96% of graduates seeking employment have found work, 86% are employed in careers related to their field of study, and 96% remain in Manitoba. Recent graduates earn an average gross annual salary of $54,500, reflecting the college’s strong focus on hands-on, industry-responsive education. ABOUT THE EDNA EDWARDS SCHOOL The Edna Edwards School of Nursing is expanding educational opportunities in response to Manitoba’s growing demand for healthcare professionals. Nursing and Comprehensive Health Care Aide programs are delivered throughout the province through partnerships with healthcare organizations and communities. The School provides students with modern learning environments, simulation experiences, laboratory instruction, and diverse clinical placements while working with healthcare providers, regulatory bodies, and community partners to ensure programs remain relevant and responsive to workforce needs. Commitment to Diversity: Assiniboine College is committed to creating a barrier-free environment that emphasizes the value of diversity and promotes full participation. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who are legally entitled to work in Canada, including Indigenous peoples, persons of all abilities, members of visible minorities, all genders, and sexual orientations. TO APPLY This competition will remain open until the position is filled. We thank you for your interest. Those selected for further consideration will be contacted. If you are interested in this career opportunity, please forward your resume and cover letter to: Assiniboine College c/o Human Resources 1430 Victoria Avenue East, Brandon, Manitoba R7A 2A9 careers@assiniboine.net Assiniboine Community College is committed to ensuring that its policies, practices, and systems are free of barriers, emphasize the value of diversity, and promote full participation to ensure dignity, respect, and equal access for all employees. Requests for accommodations can be made at any point during the recruitment process by contacting 204.725.8729 or humanresources@assiniboine.net. If you are interested in this career opportunity, please email your resume and cover letter with reference to this competition to careers@assiniboine.net. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. For accommodations or alternative formats, contact careers@assiniboine.net or 204 725 8729. Assiniboine College is privileged to provide learning opportunities on the lands of the Dakota Oyate, Nakoda Oyate, Ininiwak, Nehethowak, Nehiyawak, Anishininewuk, Denesuline, Anishinaabeg, and the National Homeland of the Red River Métis.

What you’ll do

The Academic Chairperson provides leadership and operational direction for Comprehensive Health Care Aide programs across Manitoba. This includes managing faculty, overseeing program budgets, and collaborating with healthcare partners to ensure academic excellence and student success.

Requirements

Candidates must be a Registered Nurse in good standing with a nursing credential and relevant degree, with a master's degree preferred. Demonstrated progressive leadership experience in nursing education or healthcare and a commitment to Indigenous reconciliation are essential.

Listed skills

• Change Management · Preferred
• Quality Improvement · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• interpersonal communication · Preferred
• Conflict Resolution · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Academic Leadership
• Program Development
• Strategic Planning
• Change Management
• Budget Management
• Curriculum Renewal
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Performance Management
• Conflict Resolution
• Indigenization
• Student-Centered Learning
• Project Management
• Operational Planning
• Clinical Coordination
• Interpersonal Communication
• Quality Improvement

Job areas

• Education
• Healthcare
• Management & Leadership

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