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Instructor, Office Administration (Accounting)

Yellowknife, NT
Mid Level
temporary

About the role

Department Information

Aurora College's mission is to demonstrate leadership in the delivery of relevant and meaningful education and research rooted in strong connections to Northern land, tradition, community and people.

Job Information

The Instructor, Office Administration (Accounting) is responsible for planning, teaching, delivering, and evaluating adult education courses in Office Administration, primarily in accounting.

Scope:
Reports to the Program Head and delivers instruction across multiple campuses and community locations in the Northwest Territories. Must develop and update course content, meet accreditation standards, and promote Aurora College in the community.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Instruction: Course planning, delivery, student evaluation, academic counseling.
  • Curriculum Development: Maintain and revise course materials to ensure relevance and quality.
  • Administration: Maintain records, submit reports, comply with policies.
  • Community Engagement: Promote College through events, career fairs, and outreach.
  • College Service: Attend meetings, support colleagues, and assist with special projects.

Working Conditions:
Physical: On feet up to 80% of the day; occasional lifting.

Travel: May need to travel between campuses, sometimes via winter roads or small aircraft.

Required Knowledge & Skills:

  • Expertise in accounting and business administration.
  • Adult education methods and curriculum design.
  • Strong communication, organization, and team skills.

To be successful in this role, typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:

  • Completion of a Master's Degree in Business Administration

  • 3 years experience in the field of Accounting

  • 2 years instructional experience in the field of Accounting in post-secondary

  • 2 years¿ experience working with Aboriginal governments or Northern community governance structures

  • A bona fide requirement of the job is the completion of six weeks of full time coursework in adult education within the first two years of employment and completion of a certificate in Adult Education within five years of hire.

  • Certification with a recognized Accounting designation

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:

Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel (867) 767-9154 Extension 14106
Fax (867) 873-0445
jobsyk@gov.nt.ca

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

About Government of the Northwest Territories

Government Administration
1001-5000

About the GNWT

The GNWT employs approximately 4,800 employees who provide programs and services for close to 44,000 residents. The size of our workforce allows our employees to champion projects that are acted upon to make a difference in communities. The ability to make a difference empowers our employees and allows them the freedom to work on projects that are meaningful. Our 33 communities are welcoming and friendly; it is not surprising that many of your colleagues may become lifelong friends.