What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Development Program Associate position at North West College?
INTERNAL / EXTERNAL
Classification: Field, Level 5 Title: Business Development Program
Associate
Location: Battlefords or Meadow Lake Campus Competition #: 84-BCML-2425
Date Posted: January 27, 2025 Closing Date: February 6, 2025 at noon
Start Date: ASAP Salary Range: As per the Collective Agreement
Full-Time, Permanent
The commencement of this position is subject to funding decisions, which are beyond the control of North West College, and therefore subject to
change. This is an in-scope position. Internal applicants from NWC staff with seniority will be considered prior to outside applicants.
Main Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Coordinator, Business Development, the position is responsible for supporting business
development activities by initiating, organizing, promoting and facilitating the delivery of industry credit courses and
contract training programming and courses.
In collaboration with the Manager, Student Services and Meadow Lake Campus, this position also is
responsible for auditing of the Student Housing Administration Framework and providing guidance to
support staff.
This position is responsible for:
- Conducts research, using S.W.O.T analysis, and monitors industry demand, community interest, and identifies
- Establishes partnerships with stakeholders to identify and select programming that meets their needs.
- Advise and assist the Coordinator with staffing requirements and ensures appropriate instructional
- Supports instructional staff including but not limited to directing workflow, monitoring quality of work, orientation,
- Assist with program planning, including curriculum, mode(s) of delivery, schedule, and an evaluative
- Arranges facilities and equipment necessary to deliver courses/programs, including textbooks and other
- Monitors the quality of program delivery to ensure it meets program design, learning outcomes, established
- Conducts student application evaluation, recommending placement based on program enrollment capacity.
- Documents and refers students to the Coordinator for supports to facilitate success or address conduct issues.
- Initiates and prepares course evaluation reports, as well as maintains student records required for program
- Initiates requests for program promotional materials, developed in collaboration with the Marketing Coordinator,
- Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to achieve program objectives and enhance the quality of
- Performs other responsibilities as may be assigned to contribute to the success of student learning and a
- Travel will be required. Evening and weekends may be required as per program needs.
Qualifications, Skills, Abilities and Experience:
- A 2-year Diploma from a recognized post-secondary education institution in a related program area including
- One year experience in a planning and organizing role to support program delivery.
- A combination of relevant education and experience in the above areas of responsibility may be considered.
- Demonstrated skills in collaborative problem solving, analysis, and leadership.
- Demonstrated team building skills, including the ability to work in a collaborative team setting, and maintain a
- Ability to establish and maintain a relationships and partnerships with stakeholders.
- Ability to research, analyze and assess information to develop and prepare reports, proposals, budgets,
- Ability to develop and prepare contract agreements and provisions to ensure the effective initiation and
• Strong written communication skills, effective public relations and public speaking ability.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Demonstrated competence and recent experience in the use of technology such as Zoom, Microsoft Office
- General understanding of Adult Education principles, methodologies and practices.
- Ability to provide a student centric approach to all aspects of the student life-cycle.
- Critical thinking skills.
- Must possess a valid Saskatchewan Driver’s License
- A satisfactory criminal records check is a condition of employment with North West College.
If you are interested in this position with the College, please complete an Application for Employment. The
application is located on the website at www.northwestcollege.ca. Please provide a letter to Human Resources
outlining how you meet the qualifications, skills, abilities and experience as identified in the posting.
Submit Applications to: Please Quote Competition #76-BCML-2425
Human Resources
North West College NWC thanks all those who applied however only those selected
10702 Diefenbaker Drive for an interview will be contacted.
North Battleford SK S9A 4A8
Fax: 306.445.2254 Email: nwrccareers@northwestcollege.ca
