Campus Location: New Westminster
Regular / Term: Regular Full Time
Closing Date: Open until filled with first review of resumes on August 17, 2026
The Program Director, Core Client and Customized Training provides strategic leadership for the delivery of core client and customized training programs in emergency management, fire safety, and exercise design. Working with government, industry, and community partners, this position plays a key role in advancing learning solutions that build capacity, resilience, and preparedness within the public safety sector.
Within the School of Public Safety, the Program Director provides strategic, administrative, and operational leadership for customized and cost-recovery programming while supporting the effective management of school operations, contracts, budgets, and applied research initiatives. The role leads business development, cultivates strong partnerships with the Ministry of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness (EMCR) and other provincial, national, and international stakeholders, and identifies opportunities to expand training and service delivery. Through strategic planning, contract oversight, and operational leadership, the Program Director ensures program areas remain responsive to emerging sector needs while supporting long-term sustainability and organizational success.
Success in this role is built on collaborative leadership, strategic thinking, and a commitment to service excellence. The Program Director contributes to the overall success of the School of Public Safety by fostering strong partnerships, advancing innovative learning opportunities, and ensuring operations align with JIBC's strategic priorities. A demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and Indigenization is fundamental to the role and is reflected throughout all aspects of program development, service delivery, and organizational leadership.
- Master’s degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. education, leadership, business, or public administration) or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum of 7 years of mid-level experience in educational leadership and administration, including team leadership, program development and delivery, financial management, and project management.
- Demonstrated experience with budgeting, financial reporting, and contract management.
- Knowledge and experience in some aspects of emergency management, emergency and/or fire services delivery, fire protection, or similar fields is an asset.
- Knowledge of curriculum development processes, adult education principles, and multiple content delivery models.
- Knowledge of budgeting processes and contract management principles and practices.
- Experience managing complex service agreements and contracts.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and monitor operating and capital budgets.
- Highly motivated, independent self-starter who enjoys working in a collaborative team environment.
- Commitment to continuous learning and professional development, with the ability to apply new knowledge and skills to support the School’s evolving needs.
- Demonstrated leadership, coaching and mentoring skills.
- Knowledge of project management methodologies and best practices.
- Demonstrated ability to exercise judgment and sensitivity when working with complex issues.
- Ability to think innovatively and creatively in planning and developing fresh approaches to existing activities, with a continuous improvement perspective and incorporating best practices.
- Proven ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with key interest holders, clients, and stakeholders.
- Models respectful and inclusive workplace behaviours, and demonstrates a commitment to meaningful outcomes in diversity, equity, and Indigenization.
- Ability to travel occasionally on business.
Justice Institute of British Columbia (JIBC) is a public, post-secondary institution that provides education and training to those who’ll be there to support British Columbians and others around the world, when a life is at stake or when health, safety or property is in jeopardy. Work for JIBC and be a part of the big picture – supporting justice and public safety professionals at all stages of their careers in fields including law enforcement, firefighting, paramedicine, security and emergency management.
As a JIBC employee, you’ll play a role in our educational programming, which also includes complementary and related areas of study – from conflict resolution, mediation, leadership and counselling, to cybersecurity, business intelligence, and tactical criminal analysis – as well as applied research in the justice and public safety fields. Join our team and help us prepare JIBC graduates to contribute to safer communities and a more just society.
Fair Comparison/Excluded/Faculty Equivalent: We offer a total compensation package that includes a benefit plan, which includes Extended Health and Dental Benefits after three months, and enrollment in the College Pension Plan upon hire. In addition, we offer 20 vacation days and 10 Personal Days annually (pro-rated in first year), as well as generous other leave entitlements.
$117,528 to $138,268 annually – Fair Comparison Faculty Equivalent Compensation Salary Grid 13
The Compensation Range shown reflects JIBC's range for the role: between 85% and 100% of the sector range control point. In the normal course, employees will be hired, transferred or promoted between 85% - 94% of the control point, based on the knowledge, qualifications and experience for the role, with exceptions in the 95% - 100% range.
Open until filled with a first review of candidates on August 17, 2026
This is a regular full-time (35 hours per week) position. The successful candidate must be within a commutable distance of the JIBC New Westminster and Maple Ridge Campuses, with work being performed at both sites. Hybrid work arrangements may be considered.
Interested applicants must submit their application and all required documents online. All applications must be received by August 17, 2026. Please ensure your resume clearly explains how you meet the required knowledge, skills and abilities of the position for which you are applying. Only candidates selected for an interview will be notified.
The Justice Institute of British Columbia is an equal-opportunity employer and is interested in broadening the diversity of its staff. We encourage applications from individuals from visible minority groups, individuals of Indigenous heritage, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientation or gender identity.
If there are any barriers that you are experiencing or an accommodation that we can provide to support you through the application process, please reach out to us at [email protected].
