A vibrant northern college committed to excellence in education and research, Aurora College strives to demonstrate leadership in the delivery of relevant and meaningful education and research rooted in strong connections to Northern land, tradition, community and people. Aurora College is a public college delivering adult and post-secondary education programs. Aurora College offers a variety of programs designed to meet the labour market needs of the North while providing students with the support, skills and education required to achieve success in their chosen careers. Aurora College is currently going through a transformation to becoming a polytechnic university and this is an exciting time to be on the team.

Reporting to the Chair, Trades, Apprenticeship & Industrial Training, you will be responsible for the planning, organization, instruction, delivery and evaluation of educational programming for adults. You will be responsible for instructing courses in the Observer Communicator Program, evaluating the courses, supervising students in practical environments, and recommending changes/improvements as required. You will conduct needs assessments and develop, deliver and evaluate programming to meet those needs. You will manage and maintain a learning environment, which is conducive to providing the highest level of education possible within their area of specialization.

Applicants should have knowledge and understanding of adult education theory, program design, development, management, delivery and evaluation as well as detailed theoretical and practical understanding of specific subject matter of instruction. The ability to research and update course materials and delivery methods to maintain current programs is required. Demonstrated oral and written communication skills, as well as good organizational and computer skills are also required.

Typically the knowledge, skills and abilities would be acquired through:

A college diploma or certification by NAV Canada as a Flight Service Specialist or an Observer Communicator with three (3) years of experience as a Flight Service Specialist or an Observer Communicator conducting aviation weather observations and advisory experience, two (2) years of instructional experience in the field of air traffic services in a post-secondary institution and/or supervising in Air Traffic Services, and two (2) years of experience working with the Northern air transportation sector. A Bona fide requirement for this position 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.

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Fort Smith Client Service Centre
GNWT Human Resources
195 Mcdougal Road
Box 876
FORT SMITH, NT X0E 0P0
Ph. (867) 872-6500
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E-mail: jobsfortsmith@gov.nt.ca