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Job Title:

Deputy Registrar – Workday SIS Project

Employee Group:

Administrator

Employee Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Start Date:

Monday, April 13 2026

End Date (if applicable):

Wednesday, March 31 2027

Job Summary:

The Deputy Registrar - Workday Project is a project-dedicated registrarial specialist embedded in the Workday Student Information System implementation. As a member of a team of Functional Leads, this role provides hands-on functional leadership and operational expertise to deliver project milestones (requirements validation, testing, cutover planning, data migration validation, operationalization, and go-live support). The position does not carry ongoing Registrar & Enrolment Services (RES) operational responsibilities; instead, it ensures registrarial business rules, student facing processes, and academic policy requirements are accurately translated into the new student information system and are ready for operational teams at cutover.

Job Description:

Duties & Responsibilities:

Provides project delivery and leadership for staff (and operational units) within the Registrar and Enrolment Services Department and Strategic Transformation Office:

• Provide registration and enrolment subject matter expertise across project phases to ensure Workday configuration meets academic policy, student services, and regulatory requirements.

• Translate business requirements into testable acceptance criteria and validate that delivered functionality satisfies those criteria.

• User Acceptance Testing (UAT) / End to End Testing (E2E): design test cases, coordinate testers, document defects, verify fixes, and sign off on functional readiness.

• Support cutover planning and execution: develop cutover runbooks, define sequencing and dependencies, coordinate cutover rehearsals.

• Oversee operationalization activities: create operational procedures, runbooks, and checklists required for post-go-live operations.

• Provides support to Associate and Deputy Registrars during periods of capacity constraint to maintain service continuity, prioritize critical tasks, and ensure project and operational deadlines are met.

• Coordinates, manages and facilitates special projects.

Supports data migration and integrity:

• Validate data migration strategy and results: define data validation rules, perform reconciliation between legacy systems and Workday, and escalate data quality issues.

• Coordinate with data teams and vendors to ensure mapping, transformation, and retention rules align with College policies and regulatory requirements.

Supports the project implementation including change management, training and adoption:

• Develop and deliver training materials for operational staff and superusers focused on new Workday processes and role-based tasks.

• Support change management by identifying impacted processes, assessing readiness, and coordinating communications and stakeholder engagement.

• Act as a point of contact for operational teams during stabilization, triage issues, and ensure knowledge transfer to permanent operational owners.

Promotes stakeholder engagement and supports governance:

• Liaise with Registrar & Enrolment Services leadership, academic units, Student Services, IT, Strategic Transformation Office and external vendors to align priorities, resolve conflicts, and maintain project momentum.

• Facilitate workshops and working sessions to validate business rules, policy impacts, and process redesigns.

Supports testing, quality assurance and risk management:

• Design and maintain testing assets and test plans for functional, integration, regression, and other testing as required.

• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks related to functionality, compliance, and student experience.

• Ensure compliance with privacy, security, and retention policies during testing and data handling.

Provides back-up and off-sets to other Deputy Registrars in their absence, when required.

Performs other related assignments or projects as required by the Registrar or Program team.

Qualifications Required:

Education & Experience:

• Graduate degree in post-secondary administration, business management or a related field.

• Eight years of experience in a Registrar’s Office including several years of senior management experience in various aspects of a Registrar’s Office in a public post-secondary, unionized environment.

• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

• Working knowledge of the processes and systems related to admissions, applications, registration, financial aid, scheduling, graduation, and records including experience working with a student information system (e.g. Banner or another large integrated management information system).

• Experience in developing and implementing new technology-based systems.

• Experience in developing strong and effective work teams.

• Experience as a collaborative leader supporting the needs of a variety of diverse groups within a university or college setting.

• Demonstrated experience leading and implementing change including developing new strategies, policies, and procedures.

• Knowledge of the BC post-secondary system including the rules, regulations, procedures and policies as related to Registrar and student services is preferred.

• Experience in project management.

Skills & Abilities

• Effective interpersonal, team and community building skills.

• Ability to lead, motivate, and manage staff.

• Effective conflict resolution, negotiation, problem-solving, and mediation skills.

• Proven ability to exercise judgement, tact and diplomacy.

• Ability to develop, interpret and apply College, government, agency, and departmental policies, procedures, and guidelines.

• Ability to make effective discretionary decisions in a high pressure, high volume environment with changing and conflicting priorities.

• Ability to communicate effectively (orally and in writing) and work effectively and collaboratively with students, administrators, staff, faculty, Ministry representatives, other post-secondary institutions, external agencies, and the general public.

• Strong computer skills, including word processing, experience working with a large integrated student records database (preferably Banner or Workday) and proficiency in using spreadsheets and database software.

Additional Info:

Additional Job Description

Leadership Competencies

• Solution orientation – Makes timely decisions and advances solutions that are in the best interest of the College and our students.
• Accountability – Fosters and demonstrates a culture of accountability and ownership.
• Relationship intelligence – Demonstrates emotional maturity and operates respectfully in all situations and dynamics.
• Conflict resolution – Acts with courage to take on the tough issues and conversations.
• Mobilization of people – Empowers others to be engaged, motivated and resilient through change.
• Vision and strategic thinking – Energizes people around the vision and supports team alignment with the strategic plan.
• Continuous learning – Cultivates a growth mindset and provides opportunities for development.
• Communication – Uses personal interaction, transparency, and language to effectively build trust and commitment.

Why Join Langara?

At Langara College, we support the College’s vision of promoting wellness and fostering personal and professional growth for our employees. We are dedicated to embracing, honouring, and advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, while offering a competitive and inclusive benefits package that reflects our commitment to overall health, financial security, and work-life balance.

** Eligibility and entitlements may vary based on the employment group, and if the position is temporary, part-time, or casual **

We offer the following benefits:

• Extensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

• Hybrid-work program for eligible positions

• Generous vacation package plus paid time off during college winter closure (1 week in December)

• Employer paid defined benefit pension plan

• Potential eligibility for educational, training, and developmental programs

• Access to on-site daycare subject to availability

• Tuition waivers for courses at Langara College, subject to space availability

• Course/program tuition reimbursements

• Wellness classes and campus engagement events

Salary Range:

$55.59 - $85.24 per hour

Pay Grade:

Admin Paygrade 13

Compensation beyond the mid-point requires approval by the Public Sector Employers’ Council Secretariat (PSEC).

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

35

Hours may vary according to the needs of the department.

Closing Date:

Monday, March 23 2026

People and Culture is committed to embracing, honoring, and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplace. We remain dedicated to focusing our efforts on creating an inclusive employee community that fosters a sense of safety and belonging for everyone. We humbly acknowledge that we are just beginning our journey, which includes engaging in our own internal learning and creating a data-driven action plan that supports the integration of EDI practice into the work of People and Culture and the work we do with employees and leaders. Langara College welcomes applications from everyone including people from groups that are experiencing inequity including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. If there are any barriers that you are experiencing or an accommodation that we can provide to support you through the application process, please

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Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide proof of educational and professional credentials noted on their resume. In addition, those shortlisted with international credentials must have their education credentials evaluated through WES (World Education Services) and provide Langara College, People & Culture document evaluation access for employment purposes.

We thank you for your interest in Langara College and for taking the time to complete an application. Only complete applications will be reviewed. Please be advised that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted due to the number of applications received.

Langara is committed to enhancing our diverse workforce.