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Department Head, Continuing Education
Continuing Studies
Ayamdigut (Whitehorse) Campus
Full-Time Permanent position
Salary: $55.62 to $66.19 hourly
(Based on 75 hours bi-weekly)
Employment Opportunity No.: 26.18

Closing date: March 11th, 2026

We are seeking a dynamic and visionary Department Head, Continuing Education to lead strategic growth, program excellence, and community impact.

Reporting to Executive Director, Continuing Studies, the Department Head provides strategic vision, leadership, and operational oversight for Continuing Education programming. These include Business, Social Justice, and Professional training, First Aid and Safety Training, Community interest courses and STEM Youth Programming. The role drives strategic planning, program innovation, and partnership development to ensure offerings align with the evolving needs of Yukon communities and industries. This position is central to advancing workforce development, vocational and professional education, micro-credentialing, and customized contract training within the Continuing Studies Division.

The Department Head leads coordinated instructional services for businesses and learners, fostering a culture of innovation, quality assurance, and continuous improvement. The role oversees research and market analysis to inform program development and renewal, builds strong partnerships with First Nations, government, and industry, and leads proposal development and contract training initiatives. Responsibilities also include budget oversight, and ensuring effective program delivery across in-person, online, and hybrid formats.

Essential Skills & Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Education, Adult Education, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Management experience, including recruitment and performance management in a unionized environment.
• Experience conducting qualitative research (training needs analysis, environmental scans, market research).
• Demonstrated experience developing and managing strategic partnerships.
• Knowledge of workforce development, employment standards, and workplace health and safety.
• Knowledge of adult education principles, instructional technologies, curriculum development, and evaluation practices.
• Experience leading non-academic post-secondary projects and managing budgets.
• Knowledge of distance/online education, micro-credentialling frameworks, and data management systems.
• Understanding of economic trends and workforce development needs.

Desirable Assets & Personal Suitability
• Knowledge of Yukon First Nations and experience integrating Indigenous perspectives into curriculum.
• Extensive knowledge of higher education and vocational/professional development practices.
• Experience developing customized and contract training programs, including proposal writing and RFP responses.
• Experience conducting industry and professional research to identify emerging trends.
• Visionary leadership with strong strategic thinking and consensus-building skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in multicultural environments.
• Ability to inspire and mentor instructors and positively represent the University and its partners.
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development, service excellence, and collaborative leadership.

For additional information about the job posting, please contact: 
Dan Anton, Executive Director 
Continuing Studies 
danton@yukonu.ca

Yukon University is committed to the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply; however qualified candidates who self-identify as Yukon first Nations, as well as Metis, Inuit or other Indigenous ancestry will be given priority.

Quoting the employment opportunity number, please send your cover letter and resume to:

Human Resource Services
Yukon University, Box 2799
Whitehorse, Yukon, Y1A 5K4
Fax: 867 668 8896
Email: hr@yukonu.ca

Applicants should clearly outline all relevant qualifications since selection for interview will be based on applications submitted. A statement of qualifications, which outlines the selection standards, and a position description are available in PDF format for all Bargaining Unit positions, by following the links above.

Please be prepared to provide official transcripts upon request.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.