Executive Advisor

WHAT YOU BRING

• University degree in Business or a related field; equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered. Minimum five years of experience supporting senior leaders, executive decision-making, governance processes, stakeholder engagement, portfolio coordination, or complex institutional initiatives. Demonstrated experience preparing executive briefings, reports, presentations, communications, and strategic recommendations. Strong strategic thinking, systems thinking, analytical, research, and synthesis skills, with the ability to assess risks, interdependencies, and organizational impacts. Experience facilitating cross-functional collaboration, coordinating complex initiatives, supporting governance processes, and managing competing priorities. Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, and other business applications. Excellent communication, project management, relationship-building, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with a demonstrated ability to exercise discretion, diplomacy, confidentiality, and sound judgment. WHAT MAKES YOU A DIFFERENCE MAKER? As a difference maker you: Exercise sound judgment in politically sensitive and complex environments while supporting executive operations and decision-making. Analyze, interpret, and synthesize information from multiple sources to develop executive-ready recommendations, options, and strategic advice. Identify emerging operational, reputational, governance, and strategic risks and recommend mitigation strategies. Coordinate governance processes, strategic planning activities, committees, councils, and executive engagements that support institutional priorities. Lead through influence by building alignment across stakeholders, portfolios, and workstreams to achieve shared objectives. Develop effective communication strategies, executive messaging, briefing materials, and stakeholder engagement approaches that support organizational priorities. Build strong relationships with executive leaders, academic leadership, faculty, staff, government representatives, external partners, and institutional stakeholders. Work independently with a high degree of professionalism, discretion, business acumen, and accountability while managing confidential information and competing priorities. SALARY: $2,520 - $3,230 bi-weekly, reflective upon what you bring AKA your education and experience. This is an 18-month term position that offers immediate access to comprehensive pension and benefits programs, generous vacation entitlements, a flexible benefits package, and a strong culture of continuous learning. We are proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures. We offer flexible work options. We strive for balance between a flexible work environment, connectedness to the campus community, and ensuring NorQuesters are set up to succeed in their roles and responsibilities. Additional Information: Pre-Employment Checks will be completed to assess the candidate’s suitability for a role. These checks may include (but are not limited to): references, criminal record check, academic verification, etc. For applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada, it is required they obtain an assessment of their credentials from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator, such as: International Qualifications Assessment Service https://www.alberta.ca/international-qualifications-assessment World Education Services https://www.wes.org/ca/ We encourage applicants to include the assessment certificate as part of their application. This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across NorQuest College, at the same or lower classification level. Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: We're on a journey to become an inclusive, anti-racist, and decolonized organization. NorQuesters are trailblazers – we are curious, creative, and innovative - our lived experiences are honoured, creating accessibility and a sense of belonging for everyone. NorQuest 2030 We Are Who We Include shares our strength and difference comes from who is included, and along with our students we are learning and growing to listen deeply and say what we feel. NorQuest College is committed to being an employer of choice for First Nations, Métis, and Inuit people by recognizing, respecting, and supporting Indigenous people's self-determination through the institution’s work in decolonization, reconciliation, and Indigenization. Accessibility : At NorQuest, we are who we include. We strive to provide access and accommodation throughout the recruitment, application, and selection process. We want to create opportunities for you to confidently be your authentic self. If you would like an accommodation at any stage of the process, please reach out to [email protected] . Apply to Become a NorQuester : If this opportunity delights you and your expertise will shine in this role, we invite you to apply for this position online by uploading your resume and cover letter combined as one document.