Adult Educator

This employment opportunity is open to all applicants.

This position is considered a highly sensitive position and requires a criminal record check.

Nunavut Arctic College is hiring an Adult Educator for the Community Learning Centre of Whale Cove, Nunavut. The Adult Educator is responsible for planning, organizing, delivering and evaluating educational programming for adult students in the community.  Reporting to the Coordinator Community Programs, Kivalliq region, the Adult Educator will identify and document education needs, provide instruction to students, support instructional staff, provide academic and career development counselling to students, and assist with managing the staff and the administrative functions of the Community Learning Centre. The incumbent will work with various individuals, organizations, companies and government departments in the community to determine and provide adult education and training needs.

The Adult Educator is required to teach adults in various subjects. Applicants must have completed high school and a have certificate in Adult Education plus 1 full academic year of teaching experience as an adult educator in a post-secondary setting. The incumbent is required to provide personal, career, and educational counseling and be culturally sensitive. Proficiency in Math, English, and/or Science, Social Studies and computer software application is required.  Proficiencies of those subjects can be acquired through the high school system. Computer software application knowledge must include computer software application including word processing and spreadsheets. Fluent verbal and written English communication skills are required. Verbal and written communication skills in Inuktitut would be considered an asset. Strong interpersonal and leadership skills are essential to this position.

Knowledge of Inuit language, communities, culture, land and Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit is an asset.

Equivalencies that consist of a combination of education, knowledge, skills and abilities to formal education and experience requirements may be considered.

Current indeterminate Government of Nunavut employees, who apply and are successful on this term position competition, may be offered a competitive transfer assignment for the duration of the term.

If you are interested in applying for this job, please email your cover letter and resume to @email  Please include the REFERENCE # in the subject line of your email.

• The Government of Nunavut is committed to creating a representative workforce; therefore, priority will be given to Nunavut Inuit who self-identify as being enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement in accordance with the Priority Hiring Policy.
• Government of Nunavut employees serving a probationary period must obtain and provide written authorization from the deputy head of their employing department. The authorization from the deputy head must accompany your application for your application to be considered. 
• Possession of a criminal record may not disqualify candidates from being considered. An assessment of the criminal record will be measured against the scope and duties of the position. This is only a requirement for positions that require a satisfactory criminal record or vulnerable sector check. 
• Applicants may submit their resume in any of the Official Languages of Nunavut.
• Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
• The onus is on candidates in receipt of foreign post-secondary education credentials to have their foreign credentials assessed through a recognized Canadian education institution.  Failure to do so may result in the rejection of their application.