Associate Dean, Construction & Industrial Trades
- Hamilton, ON, Canada
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Hours: Monday – Friday, 35 hours per week
Status: Full Time
Home Campus: Stoney Creek
Rate of Pay: Payband 13 ($127,656.42 – $159,570.51)
Vacancy Status: 1 vacancy available
Posting Date: November 13th, 2026
Closing Date:
November 19th, 2026 at 7:00 pm EST
We believe the rich diversity among our students and the communities we serve should be reflected within our
workforce. As educators, we believe it is important to act and show leadership in advancing the principles of
reconciliation, equity, diversity, and inclusion in our community.
Job Summary:
Reporting to the Dean of the Faculty of Climate Action, Trades, Apprenticeship & Transportation the incumbent will
be responsible for providing academic, financial, and strategic planning leadership in the
Construction and Industrial trade programs,
as well as apprenticeship offerings.
Responsibility for these programs includes the supervision and management of full and part-time Faculty and Support
Staff, the quality of education provided to over 1000 students, and the distribution of and use of all resources in
the department. In addition, this position will have an emphasis on outreach to the community, business, and industry
for the purposes of promoting positive community relations, partnerships and work integrated learning in the
community.
This position will also require the participation and leadership to engage faculty and enhance the learning experience
for students.
The incumbent will also be responsible for providing leadership in project management for key activities within their
area as well as supporting the faculty in the planning, development, delivery, and on-going review of the strategic
plan to ensure the programs are aligned with student and employer needs.
What You’ll Bring to the Role:
The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership and management skills within a complex organization. They
will be adept at implementing programs and services that address current and future education and training needs while
providing leadership in curriculum and academic policy development. A commitment to collaboration and alignment with
Mohawk College’s Vision, Mission, Values, and Strategic Directions is essential.
The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, with a Master’s degree considered an asset. They should have extensive experience in teaching, coordination, or management within post-secondary education, along with significant industry experience. A background in skilled trades and apprenticeship is also considered an asset.
This role requires administrative or management experience, preferably in the community college system or community
services field, with knowledge of issues affecting skilled trades and apprenticeship. The candidate must be highly
organized, able to multitask, and possess excellent interpersonal, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving
skills.
Experience fostering partnerships, working within a unionized environment, and collaborating across multiple
stakeholders is essential. The incumbent will also work closely with other Associate Deans across the College.
What We Offer:
- Progressive vacation plan starting with 22 vacation days per year plus holiday closure.
- Defined Benefit pension plan (CAAT) with contributions matched by Mohawk College.
- 93% top up of maternity and parental leave pay for 52 weeks.
- Annual employee performance incentive program.
- Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, paramedical services (massage therapy, acupuncture, naturopath, psychotherapy, and psychology), short-term and long-term disability.
- Ability to take courses at a reduced rate for employees and dependents.
To find out more about working at Mohawk College, please visit https://www.mohawkcollege.ca/about-mohawk/careers-at-mohawk
We are committed to reconciliation and nurturing an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible (IDEA) environment
for everyone who learns and works at Mohawk College. We welcome applications from racialized persons, women,
Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further
diversification of ideas.
The College is committed to fostering inclusive ad barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. If you require
accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources.
To learn more about Mohawk College’s commitments, please visit the Mohawk College strategic plan webpage:
https://www.strategicplan.mohawkcollege.ca/
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Associate Dean provides academic, financial, and strategic leadership for Construction and Industrial trade programs while managing faculty and support staff. They are also responsible for fostering community and industry partnerships and overseeing project management for departmental initiatives.
Requirements
The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree with a Master's preferred and possesses extensive management experience in post-secondary education. A background in skilled trades and apprenticeship, along with strong leadership and interpersonal skills, is essential.
Skills
- Academic leadership
- Strategic planning
- Financial management
- Staff supervision
- Community outreach
- Partnership development
- Project management
- Curriculum development
- Academic policy development
- Interpersonal skills
- Communication
- Negotiation
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking
- Stakeholder collaboration
Benefits
- Vacation plan
- Defined benefit pension plan
- Maternity and parental leave top up
- Performance incentive program
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paramedical services
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Tuition reduction
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Education
- Management & Leadership
- Trades
- Construction
- Transportation
Keywords
- Construction
- Industrial Trades
- Apprenticeship
- Higher Education
- Academic Leadership
- Strategic Planning
- Financial Management
- Faculty Management
- Community Relations
- Work Integrated Learning
- Curriculum Development
- Policy Development
- Project Management
- Unionized Environment
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Skilled Trades
- Post-secondary Education
- Climate Action
- Trades
- Transportation