Recruitment posting
Lethbridge College Board of Governors
Competition #: 277
Ministry : Advanced Education
Opening Date : 2016/10/17
closing Date : 2016/10/31
Role : Chair
It is recognized in Alberta as a fundamental principle and as a matter of public policy that all persons are equal. Diversity and inclusion are valued and supported on the boards of Alberta's public agencies.
**NOTE: This opportunity was posted on the Government of Alberta On-line Job board on August 22 under Competition Number 1037734 and has been transferred to this site effective September 20, 2016. If you have applied on this opportunity via the GOA On-line Job Board, you DO NOT need to apply on this site. Applications received from both sites will be fully considered. **
The Minister of Advanced Education is seeking applications from individuals interested in serving as Chair of The Board of Governors of Lethbridge College.
Lethbridge College is a board-governed, public college operating as a Comprehensive Community Institution under the authority of the Post-secondary Learning Act of Alberta. Lethbridge College provides a range of educational opportunities in a variety of career-focused program areas including Business and Management, Design and Technology, Justice Studies, Health and Human Services, Agriculture and the Environment, and Trades. The college offers programming that leads to career employment, or to further education through foundational learning, upgrading, university transfer, apprenticeship programs, certificates, diplomas, applied degrees, and baccalaureate degrees offered primarily in collaboration with degree-granting institutions.
Board and Committee Structure
The Board consists of seven public members appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council one of whom is designated as Chair, as well as three members nominated or elected to represent various associations of the institution. The President is also a member of the Board by virtue of their position. Committees established by the Board include: Finance, Audit and Risk, and Governance and Human Resources.
Role of the Board
The Board is a policy-governance body with responsibility for strategic oversight and ensuring the activities of the college are consistent with its mandate and governing legislation. One of the key functions of the Board is establishing policy under which the institution is expected to operate. While day to day operations are overseen by the President, the Board is responsible for hiring and evaluating the President and for providing the appropriate level of guidance and oversight. The Board is accountable for ensuring that public funds are used effectively and appropriately, and in this regard approves annual operating and capital budgets and regularly reviews expenditures, investments and borrowing. The Board acts as an intermediary between the institution and the public it serves and is responsible for ensuring that the institution is responsive to changing education and societal needs. The Board is accountable, through the Chair, to the Minister.
Role of the Chair
The Chair represents the Board and its interests in dealing with the Minister, the Department, the President, stakeholders and the community. The Chair is responsible for providing leadership for the Board and for effectively facilitating the work of the Board, including ensuring that the Board focuses on the broader governance tasks of policy and strategic decision-making; complies with enabling statutes and by-laws and acts in a fiscally and ethically responsible manner. The Chair will also ensure that the organization adheres to the purpose and vision established by the mandate.
Benefits of Serving as a Chair
The Chair is in a position to influence Alberta’s post-secondary learning system, contributing to the advancement of post-secondary education in the province as seen from the broader perspective of all Albertans, to the benefit of the diverse communities and population served, and the economy of Alberta. As Chair of the Board of Governors of Lethbridge College, you will have an opportunity to use your diverse set of competencies and experiences to lead the Board in effectively carrying out its mandate, including informing and influencing the decision-making process and the strategic direction of the college, and cultivating partnerships within the Campus Alberta system that promote access, affordability and quality educational opportunities for all Albertans.
The Minister and the Board are looking for a Chair who:
• demonstrates a passion and appreciation for the vision, mission and values of Lethbridge College,
• demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the current and emerging issues affecting post-secondary education,
• has strong ambassador skills and a good reputation with the region and community served,
• has the ability to cultivate respectful and productive relationships based on integrity, impartiality, collaboration and inclusiveness,
• is committed to innovation, creativity, and continuous learning and improvement, and what is best for the institution, the system within which it operates, and the community it serves,
• has an understanding of how a board operates and the time commitment required,
• demonstrates accountability through clear communication, articulation of expectations and standards, a focus on solutions, and acceptance of responsibility for decisions,
• has an understanding of stakeholder and community demographics, perspectives and needs, including the diversity of the population and stakeholder interests being served by the college.
The successful applicant will demonstrate the following competencies and skills:
• System thinking - experience dealing with multiple stakeholders within related industries, sectors or systems (such as Campus Alberta), and therefore having an understanding of the interrelationship of impacts and opportunities as well as a focus on end results.
• Leadership - experience inspiring and influencing others, as well as experience in key areas such as strategic planning and risk management. This includes experienced leadership of a multi-faceted organization within a challenging environment.
• Relationship building and community partnerships - experience making strong community connections with diverse stakeholder groups and experience building consensus and partnerships
• Governance - experience on or with board structures and policy governance models, and/or current or previous board or committee experience.
• Experience with government and the public sector environment - experience with government processes, relations, models (federal, provincial, municipal), and/or experience with legislation or public policy development processes.
Preferred candidate may also demonstrate:
• Experience advancing post-secondary education, and/or the education of adults;
• Experience with career-based programming and applied research; • Strategic communication and public relations experience;
• Demonstrate facilitation and mediation experience, including experience encouraging open dialogue, focusing on end results, and supporting the needs of multiple stakeholders;
• Experience working with indigenous communities.
Preference may also be given to those applicants in the southern region of Alberta. Credential and experience verification may be conducted.
The Government of Alberta is committed to offering qualified Albertans the opportunity to be considered as public members on Alberta’s public agencies, boards and commissions. To help ensure that Albertans are well-represented on boards we invite applicants from all backgrounds who embody a range of knowledge, skills and expertise to apply.
The Chair is appointed for a term of up to 3 years and may be eligible for reappointment for a second term. The Board meets at least eight times per year, in addition to committee meetings. The Chair can expect a significant time commitment to meet the demands of this role. Remuneration in the form of an honorarium is set by the Board in accordance with applicable legislation and bylaws. Members are reimbursed for allowable expenses as per Board of Governor bylaws.
Meetings of the board are primarily held in Lethbridge, Alberta
Required Documents: In addition to your cover letter and resume, we require a completed application form. Click HERE to download the application form and insert your resume and cover letter where indicated.
Upload your completed application form, including your cover letter and resume in the Applicant Information section and click 'apply'.
** Please ensure you read the 'Additional Document' section above for full application. **
This opportunity was posted on the Government of Alberta On-line Job board on August 22 under Competition Number 1037734 and has been transferred to this site effective September 20, 2016. If you have applied on this opportunity via the GOA On-line Job Board, you DO NOT need to apply on this site. Applications received from both sites will be fully considered.
If you are unable to apply on-line, please submit your completed application form, including your cover letter and resume, quoting the recruitment posting competition number, to AE.BoardAppointments@gov.ab.ca.
If you have any questions, please contact Governance Services, Alberta Advanced Education, 8th Floor Commerce Place, 10155 - 102 Street, Edmonton, Alberta, T5J 4L5, Phone: 780-415-0983 AE.Board.Appointments@gov.ab.ca.
This posting may be used to fill both existing and future board vacancies.
Carefully read the Recruitment Posting and the Position Profile to ensure this is an appropriate opportunity for you. Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements.
Online applications are preferred, to apply, click on the 'apply' button, create or sign into your account in the ePAAS system; upload your resume, view the listing under Current Opportunities and click on 'submit application'. The uploaded resume will be automatically attached, a cover letter and other documents can be uploaded and attached at this time before clicking the 'apply' button.
If you are unable to apply online, please submit a cover letter and resume, quoting the recruitment posting competition number, to the HR contact provided.
We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to assess which candidates' qualifications most closely match the agency's requirements. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted to advance to the next step in the appointment process. You can check the status of each competition on-line at http://alberta.ca/public-agencies.cfm.
All potential candidates will be screened for potential conflicts of interest.
Please Note: Successful applicants will have the following information about them made publicly available on the Public Agency Secretariat Website: name, public agency and position appointed to, appointment term and remuneration received.