At Northern College, we’re committed to the ongoing success and development of everyone who passes through our learning spaces, whether they be our students, employees, or community members. We believe in investing in those who invest in us, constantly working to build a collaborative and friendly working environment while offering top-tier benefits and generous pension packages to our eligible full-time employees with purposeful, rewarding work, supportive supervisors, and positive, engaged work teams.

Reporting to the Manager, Risk, Safety and Security, the Program Assistant will provide administrative support to the Manager of Risk, Safety and Security and the Training and Workforce Development Division by assisting in the coordination, development, implementation, delivery, evaluation, and follow-up of courses, brokered services, special projects, and sponsored and employer-based training programs.

What you will be doing:

 Develop and promote course and program promotional materials through various media;

• Prepare course notifications and register students in courses and programs;
• Process all documentation related to budgets, staff reports, purchase requisitions and academic documentation (course outlines, synopses, departmental policies, timetables, and correspondence to instructor /instructors);
• Access and use MIS systems for various financial look-ups and student record inquiries;
• Ensure program integrity through effective management of synopses/course outlines each academic year;
• Compile statistical data required for departmental reports;
• Liaise with partners, community partners and other colleges on issues related to programs, courses or initiatives;
• Advise students and new, part-time instructors on existing program policies and routine procedures; and
• Process and distribute quality assurance surveys and needs analysis, when required.

A detailed job description is available from the Human Resource Services department.

What you will need to be considered:

• Two (2) year Diploma in Office Administration or an equivalent/related field of study; and
• Minimum of two (2) years' related work experience.

The successful candidate will be organized and have experience with Microsoft Word and Excel, as well as MIS and databases.

What Northern has to offer:

• Defined benefit pension plan;
• Professional development opportunities;
• Wellness programs;
• Employee Assistance Program;
• Tuition assistance;
• Generous vacation and holiday closure;
• Group insurance benefits (medical, dental, life insurance, LTD, etc.); and
• Relocation expense reimbursement.

The incumbent may be required to provide a criminal record check.

As part of Northern College’s action on reconciliation, the College recognizes its responsibility to make a difference through increasing the number of Indigenous employees who work in the academic field. We encourage applicants who identify as Indigenous to apply.

Northern College is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process. To request reasonable accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please contact the Human Resource Services department at ncjobapp@northern.on.ca or call us at 705-235-3211 ext. 2136. Information received relating to the accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.

Northern College values diversity and is an equal-opportunity employer.

To apply, submit your cover letter and resume online at www.northerncollege.ca/careers/.

While we thank all applicants for their interest in Northern College, only those to be interviewed will be contacted. Applications received after the close date will not be considered.

CLASSIFICATION: Support Staff

STATUS: Full Time (Initiatives & Opportunities)

STAGE: Internal/External

CAMPUS: Timmins

STARTING SALARY: $32.10

SALARY RANGE: $32.10 to $37.04 (Payband F)

START DATE: Immediately to Mar. 31, 2027

CLOSING DATE: June 23, 2026

HOURS OF WORK: 35 hrs/wk

COMPETITION#: 26-22