Business Operations Coordinator Lead

SAIT

Job Location:

Calgary - Canada

Monthly Salary: $ 71302 - 88275

Posted on: 15 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Technology is embedded in SAITs identity. At the School for Advanced Digital Technology (SADT) were preparing students to meet the demand for innovative tech professionals. Join a group of experts focused on future-forward thinking and take your place in the tech revolution.

The Opportunity

Job classification: P5932 - Supervisor

Salary range: $71302.40- $88275.20. Placement within the range is typically based upon a review of skills experience and internal equity.

Hours per week: 37.5

Paid leave: 4 Weeks Vacation / 14 Flex Days per year

Deadline to apply: May 29th 2026 at 4PM

The School for Advanced Digital Technology (SADT) at SAIT is shaping the future of education and industry through technology-driven hands-on programs. Focused on preparing learners to thrive in a rapidly evolving globalized economyour schooldeliverscutting-edgelearning experiences enhanced by strong industry connections and work-integrated learning (WIL) opportunities.

We are committed to fostering excellence in education building collaborative partnerships andremainingagile and forward-thinking in everything we do.

Reporting to the Associate DeanOperationsThis position provides advanced operational planning analytical and advisory support related to academic scheduling workload modeling and resource forecasting. The role leads analytical initiatives that inform academic and operational decisions including centralized academic loading forecasting of instructional demand and the development of digital and AIenabled tools to improve planning accuracy and efficiency.

The Business Operations Analyst exercises independent professional judgment influences planning decisions and partners closely with Academic Chairs Associate Deans and institutional stakeholders to support evidencebased decisionmaking. The position also plays a leadership role in advancing best practices across the academic portfolio through communities of practice and crossschool collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

Academic Planning Forecasting Analytics and Reporting (55%)

Lead academic workload modeling including centralized academic loading for SADT programs.
Lead projectbased work associated with the design development and implementation of a loading AI Agent to improve forecasting accuracy and efficiency.
Exercise professional judgment in forecasting class sizes cohort numbers instructional hours and resource requirements based on enrolment trends capacity constraints and program delivery models.
Analyze enrolment data scheduling scenarios and utilization trends to identify risks opportunities and mitigation strategies.
Design develop and maintain analytical reports dashboards and data summaries that support academic and operational decisionmaking.
Provide datainformed advice and recommendations to Academic Chairs and Associate Deans to support planning scheduling and resourcing decisions.
Contribute to multiyear academic and program planning through trend analysis and scenario modeling.

Forecast Planning and Analysis (20%)

Support instructional budget planning related to academic loading instructional hours and digital resource requirements.
Prepare analytical summaries reports and informed recommendations to support leadership discussions and planning decisions.
Identify cost optimization opportunities and support alignment between academic plans and available resources.

Process Optimization Digital Enablement and Business Analysis (15%)

Lead and colead process mapping initiatives to document and evaluate academic and operational workflows.
Identify gaps inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement in planning scheduling and reporting processes.
Develop recommendations for system process and workflow improvements with schoollevel and institutional impact.
Collaborate with internal partners on the piloting and implementation of new operational processes and tools.
Prepare and present analysis findings and recommendations to stakeholders and leadership.

CrossInstitutional Collaboration and Communities of Practice (10%)

Lead and facilitate communities of practice within the academic portfolio focused on best practices in academic planning scheduling and operational analytics.
Share insights methodologies and lessons learned across schools to promote consistency efficiency and continuous improvement.
Act as a key liaison with institutional partners and other schools to align planning activities with SAITwide frameworks and priorities.

What you bring

Education

Bachelors degree in business data analytics digital technology or reated field
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Experience

3 years coordination digital operations or project management.
3-5 years working in digital tech environments or post-secondary settings
up to 1 year in a Supervisory role
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We thank all applicants for their interest in joining our team! Youll hear from us either way. We take time to review each submission carefully and promise not to vanish.

Together we build bold futures

At SAIT we equip you with the resources you need to shape bold futures for yourself and our communities. We offer a comprehensive package including:

Defined Benefit pension through LAPP to help you retire with confidence

Generous time off to pursue other passions and support your wellbeing

SAIT paid premiums for medical dental and vision benefits so you and your family are well supported

Access to a Health Spending or Taxable Spending Account

Benefits supporting mental health and access to Greenshield for virtual therapy at a reduced rate

Professional development opportunities through our Free Seat Program tuition support access to LinkedIn Learning and discounted Continuing Education & Professional Studies courses

Excellent dining options on campus

Free access to our fitness facilities and group fitness classes

And the perks keep on coming!

About SAIT

At SAIT were building bold futures. Were a community of tenacious problem-solvers inventive thinkers and passionate collaborators who believe in doing work that matters.

Named one of Albertas Top Employers were driven by a desire to create an impact in our community. If youre looking for a place where purpose meets possibility youve found it here.

Were committed to community and belonging

Community and belonging is essential to achieving SAITs vision to be a global leader in applied education. We encourage applications from women Indigenous people racialized people people with disabilities people from gender and sexually diverse communities and/or people with intersectional identities. Learn more about Community and Belonging at SAIT.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.

Required Experience:

Technology is embedded in SAITs identity. At the School for Advanced Digital Technology (SADT) were preparing students to meet the demand for innovative tech professionals. Join a group of experts focused on future-forward thinking and take your place in the tech revolution.The OpportunityJob classi...