Competition Number P17838 Posting Title Program Head, Architectural Technologies Classification Program Head Location Saskatchewan Polytechnic Moose Jaw Campus Other Location(s) Saskatchewan Polytechnic Moose Jaw Campus Building Other Building Date Posted 08/21/2026 Closing Date 08/31/2026 JIQ # Start Date 08/20/2026 End Date 08/21/2028 Open Until Filled No Ongoing No Category of work Full Time Bargaining Unit Faculty Association Hours of Work 825 hours (825 hours of student contact/1442.75 hours per year) Salary Range As per the instructional grid.

Temporary Market Stipend Incumbent Total

Assigned days (AC) / Total Hours per biweekly pay Posting Status Open Special Instructions to Applicants Saskatchewan Polytechnic is committed to building a diverse and representative workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We recognize that First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples have been historically underrepresented in the labour market due to systemic barriers, and that advancing reconciliation includes addressing these inequities within our own institution.

Strengthening

Indigenous representation among employees is a priority in Sask Polytech’s Inclusive Excellence: Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Reconciliation Strategy 2025–2030 . The program head provides academic and first-point-of contact leadership for students, faculty and staff in their assigned program. The program head works closely with the academic chair and program faculty, staff, and administration on a daily basis to assist students to achieve success through quality education and training delivery.

The primary role is to provide a link between the program faculty, staff and students to the academic chair with the purpose to maintain effective communication and support. The program head initiates curriculum development and renewal at the program level, is responsible for liaison with student affairs among a range of student services and provides academic advising and monitoring.



This includes student recruitment and retention and managing confidential student issues.

Academic

Leadership and Administration Monitor delivery of quality programming responsive to the needs of students, business/industry and the public. Support academic activity for the program areas including annual and comprehensive program reviews, program renewal, curriculum development and delivery, instructional methods and academic standards, ensuring commonality of program standards and outcomes. Monitor the quality of academic offerings and implement sound academic policies and procedures including preparing reports for and participating in Program Advisory Committees.

Recommend appropriate opportunities for applied research projects or other learning and research opportunities. Facilitate and support quality assurance for extension and brokered programs. Monitor quality in programs and alignment to Saskatchewan Polytechnic policies, procedures and standards.

This will include strategies and programs to support indigenous student success and achievement, international and newcomer to Canada programs, disability and learner success models and other like programs or supports. Collaborate on student recruitment strategies and implement initiatives that promote academic programs and services to potential students. Manage the daily operations of program activities related to student matters.

Monitor student attrition and ensure implementation of student success and enrolment management measures. Foster an organizational workplace that encourages personal productivity,



job satisfaction and the professional growth of faculty and employees in the program areas. Act as first point of contact for managing day to day operations.

Identify and communicate people management issues to the academic chair as necessary.

Relationship Management Internal

Represent the program/school on internal committees and teams as assigned by the academic chair. Build and maintain relationships across both academic and administrative divisions, and with our students. Represent the program/school and Saskatchewan Polytechnic at relevant business, industry, community and sector functions as required.

Manage program resources on a day-to-day basis to ensure program delivery effectiveness. Where required, elevate in accordance with management authorities grid requirements. Identify requirements for program development resource project needs and/or fund requests.

Strategic Planning

Contribute program perspective to strategic planning and implement program changes in alignment with strategic initiatives. Identify future trends/program development opportunities, which may include engagement with external or internal stakeholders. Diploma or degree in Architecture, Architectural Technology or related field (i.e.

Tech level, as applicable., Demonstrated competence and recent experience in the use of drafting software, graphic or visualization software, the internet, email, MS Office Suite software and the ability to learn and adapt to changing technology Demonstrates valuing diversity in all work interactions Leads Transformation Inspires Courage & Innovation Models and enables creative thinking, curiosity, and calculated risk taking to create new solutions. Leverages business insight, financial acumen, and operational rigor to maximize productivity and build long-term, sustainable success. Brings authenticity, emotional intelligence, and accountability to develop leadership effectiveness in individuals, teams, and our culture.

📌 Program Head, Architectural Technologies (Moose Jaw)
🏢 Saskatchewan Polytechnic Alumni
📍 Moose Jaw