Associate Vice-President, People, Equity and InclusionPlease see Special Instructions for more details.North Island College has partnered with Boyden Canada to support this recruitment.While this prospect is posted on our careers page, all applications will be managed by our search partner. To be considered, please apply directly through Boyden at:Apply .Posting Number:AS0059Division:Office of the PresidentDepartment:Office of the PresidentSupervisor Title:President and CEOLocation:Comox Valley (CV)Posting Type:Internal/External PostingPosition Status:RegularDesired Start Date:07/02/2026%:100Pay Grade:$148,703 - $174,945, plus benefits and pension.North Island College (NIC) is a comprehensive community college serving Vancouver Island and coastal British Columbia through campuses and learning centres in Campbell River, Courtenay, Port Alberni, Port Hardy and beyond. With a deep commitment to accessible, high‑quality education, NIC supports more than 9,000 students each year across a wide range of programs. As the institution continues to advance its strategic priorities in an evolving post‑secondary landscape, NIC remains firmly committed to cultivating a workplace culture rooted in respect, equity, inclusion, and shared purpose.Duties & ResponsibilitiesReporting to the President and serving as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Associate Vice‑President, People, Equity & Inclusion (“AVP”) provides strategic leadership for the College’s people and organizational development functions. The AVP is responsible for the development and delivery of comprehensive human resource strategies that support the College’s mission, vision, and strategic priorities while fostering a respectful, equitable, and inclusive workplace workplace.



The portfolio encompasses leadership of human resource policies and labour relations practices, collective bargaining negotiations, contract administration, employee recruitment, performance management, professional development, and compensation and benefits administration. In the current context, the AVP will balance strategic leadership with a willingness to remain engaged in operational human resources work, particularly in labour relations.Required Education & ExperienceAs the ideal candidate, you bring a graduate degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline, along with a Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation. Possessing at least five years of senior human resources leadership experience in the public sector, ideally within a post‑secondary environment, you will demonstrate extensive knowledge of labour and employment legislation and collective bargaining processes. The successful candidate will join a well‑established and supportive leadership team that values partnership and collaboration and will benefit from an environment that supports continued growth in the strategic dimensions of the role.This is an exceptional opportunity to join a mission‑driven institution that plays a vital role in the communities it serves. Based in the stunning coastal region of Vancouver Island, the successful candidate will join a collaborative leadership team and contribute to advancing North Island College’s commitment to inclusive excellence, organizational effectiveness, and employee wellbeing.To explore this opportunity further, please clickApply .Documents Needed to ApplyRequired DocumentsResumeCover LetterTranscriptsOptional DocumentsNorth Island CollegeComox Valley Campus2300 Ryan Rd.Courtenay, BC, V9N 8N6250-334-5000nic.Bc.Ca#J-18808-Ljbffr

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