Cégep Heritage College is located in Gatineau, Québec, next to the National Capital Region’s Gatineau Park. It is the region’s only public, tuition-free, English-language college, offering innovative and personalized instruction across 18 Career, Pre-University and Continuing Education programs in its modern, state-of-the-art facilities. Cégep Heritage College is a vibrant multicultural institution with dedicated staff serving more than 1,000 students. It delivers educational programming that fosters extraordinary student-teacher interaction, student leadership and entrepreneurship, intercultural dialogue and engagement, and high-calibre athletics.

COMPETITION NUMBER

C25-26-MGMT-03

POSITION

Academic Dean

DEPARTMENT

Academic Services 
 

TYPE OF HIRING

Regular Full-Time
 

WORK LOCATION

325, boul. de la Cité-des-Jeunes, Gatineau (Québec) J8Y 6T3

ROLE SUMMARY

Reporting to the Director General, the Academic Dean is responsible for all aspects of the administration of academic programs at Cégep Heritage College, and within the existing administrative structures, for the attainment of the College’s academic mission and objectives.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
More specifically, the Academic Dean is responsible for:
  • ensuring the quality of teaching and learning in the College.
  • ensuring the development of strategic planning for Academic Services.
  • the evaluation of teaching, student learning and programs.
  • the management of human, material and financial resources related to teaching.
  • assuming responsibility for the development and management of institutional academic policies.
  • managing (planning, organization, direction, control and evaluation) of all academic programs and departments as well as all academic matters of the College.
  • exercising the duties and powers of the Director General if the latter is absent or unable to act.
  • being ex officio chair of the Academic Senate
  • being an ex officio member of the Board of Governors
  • assuming all other duties and responsibilities assigned by the Director General, by College bylaw or policy or by esolution of the Board.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
  • A recognized leader with a collaborative approach to management.
  • Values a student-centered philosophy of education.
  • Has extensive knowledge of CEGEP college education and curriculum development.
  • Can demonstrate commitment to formal quality assurance processes for a CEGEP environment.
  • Familiar with the CEGEP system in the Quebec educational context for both regular and Continuing Education and with educational technologies.
  • Bilingualism is required, with strong communication skills in both English and French (spoken and written). Candidates may be required to undergo language testing to confirm proficiency levels.
  • A Master’s degree in a related field.
  • Management experience, a minimum of 8 years experience in administrative and leadership, with 4 years in a senior management role.
  • Ten (10) years of teaching experience, preferably at the post-secondary level.
  • Committed to working with Indigenous and multicultural communities.
  • Understand the role and realities faced by our English-language college situated in the Outaouais region of Québec.
SALARY RANGE
SALARY RANGE : Commensurate with the norms of the Ministère de l’Enseignement Supérieur for a Class 11 position, a salary between $ 119 091.00 and $ 158 784.00 will be offered. The term of office may be set for an initial 3 to 5 years, and is renewable for subsequent terms.

POSTING DATE : Monday, October 6th, 2025
CLOSING DATE : Friday, October 31st, 2025 at 11:45 p.m.
Interested candidates should prepare a cover letter and resume, outlining why they are applying for the position and why they believe they would be an ideal candidate. These must be submitted to the Selection Committee by emailing the Director General. Only those candidates retained for further consideration will be contacted. Candidates will be required to submit to selection tests. We thank all candidates for their interest in the position.

For more information about this position, please contact by email: Director General Academic Dean Selection Committee
Email : [email protected]

Considering the ministerial instructions concerning the hiring freeze in the public sector issued by the Treasury Board and effective as of November 1st, 2024, only applications from permanent College employees or from the College network may be considered for filling a posting that is not in direct contact with students.

Cégep Heritage College is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women, Indigenous peoples, members of visible and ethnic minorities, and people with disabilities.