Director Apprenticeship
Director Apprenticeship
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19-04-2025
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Job Description
SAITs Office of Apprenticeship ensures operational excellence and institutional alignment across all of SAITs apprenticeship programming. The Office connects SAITs diverse apprenticeship offerings with industry government and other postsecondary institutions to enhance the student experience and meet industry demand for skilled professionals.
The Opportunity
Are you passionate about shaping the future of apprenticeship programs and driving operational excellence SAIT is seeking a dynamic and strategic leader to join our team as the Director Apprenticeship. Reporting to the Associate Vice President Academic you will oversee and manage apprenticeship procedures and portfolio performance ensuring alignment with SAITs strategic priorities and government requirements. This role involves influencing various parties to ensure consistent and effective business practices and continuous enhancement of apprenticeship program administration.
As the Director Apprenticeship you will be accountable for optimizing processes evaluating and maintaining program performance and building strong relationships across the apprenticeship ecosystem. You will work collaboratively across the organization to achieve operational excellence and ensure program quality and student success.
The Role
- Participate as a key member of SAITs Senior Academic Leadership Team (SALT) guiding the strategic direction of apprenticeship programs.
- Represent SAIT on the Individual Learning Module (ILM) steering committee and collaborate with academic schools to develop integrate and optimize apprenticeship procedures.
- Govern apprenticeship programs to meet industry standards and SAITs quality benchmarks ensuring compliance with the Skilled Trades and Apprenticeship Education Act (STAEA) and related regulations.
- Monitor and evaluate program effectiveness implementing improvements to enhance student success and program quality.
- Utilize strong analytical skills to interpret program data understand budgets and forecasts and make informed decisions.
- Oversee the administration of provincial examinations and certifications including Red Seal endorsements ensuring our students are wellprepared for their careers.
- Develop and maintain strong partnerships with federal and provincial government representatives postsecondary institutions employers sponsors and industry associations.
- Advocate for the collective interest of all apprentice programs within SAIT and the broader community fostering participation and synergy across the organization.
- Understand the broader institutional impact of decisions ensuring actions in one area positively influence other programs and departments.
- Influence and collaborate with partners across the institution to drive program success.
- Plan and oversee workforce development events to promote apprenticeship programs and engage parties.
- Provide an institutional perspective to align resources subject matter and faculty expertise maximizing the student experience and program quality.
- Lead the evolution of the Office of Apprenticeship to meet current and future needs developing strategies to manage growth and decline in apprenticeship activity.
- Guide the development and implementation of new apprenticeship programs ensuring they are technically sound and evidencebased.
- Hire onboard and mentor staff fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment that enables team members to excel and achieve their full potential.
- Educate the SAIT community on the apprenticeship systems.
Qualifications & Experience
- Recognized Journeyperson trade certificate with Interprovincial Standards Red Seal in one or more of Albertas designated trades
- Bachelors or Masters degree in business education technology or a related field is preferred
- Blue Seal endorsement indicating business acumen is preferred
- Minimum seven years of leadership experience
- Minimum ten years of apprenticeship/trade experience
- Experience on apprenticeship boards or advisory committees is preferred
- Ability to develop longterm strategies for the growth and sustainability of apprenticeship programs
- Project management experience is preferred
- Strong strategic thinking problemsolving and decisionmaking skills
- Excellent communication interpersonal and relationshipbuilding abilities
- Thorough knowledge of the STAEA and Albertas apprenticeship system
- Strong synergetic approach with partners across the organization
- Excellent ability to build and maintain relationships with government representatives and industry peers
- Strong analytical skills to interpret program data and make informed decisions
Job classification: Director
Salary range: $
Paid Leave: 4 Weeks Vacation / 14 Flex Days per year
# of positions: 1
Hours Per Week: 37.5
Posting closing date: April 29 2025
About SAIT
SAIT is a global leader in applied education. Named one of Albertas Top Employers we offer the chance to work with a purpose preparing the next generation of industry leaders entrepreneurs advocates and explorers.
Building on our 100 year history were looking for innovative bold and collaborative employees who embrace change and deliver worldclass customer experiences. Your future starts now at SAIT.
Equity diversity and inclusion (EDI) 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 EDI at SAIT.
At SAIT we understand that experience comes in many forms. Were dedicated to adding diverse perspectives to SAIT so if your experience is close to what were looking for please consider applying.
SAIT is committed to supporting persons with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. We will work with applicants to provide accommodations upon request to the Talent Advisor.
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