SAIT’s Teaching and Learning Commons is a vibrant academic support service dedicated to advancing teaching excellence and enriching the learner experience. Join a team focused on empowering faculty and academic leaders through best practices in areas such as curriculum development, teaching and digital learning. P2043 - Project Coordinator Placement within the range is typically based upon a review of skills, experience, and internal equity. 4 Weeks Vacation / 14 Flex Days per year The Program Development Coordinator works with a diverse range of stakeholders to plan, develop, and launch new programs at SAIT.

As a champion for program development, this role is accountable for supporting the successful approval and launch of new credit programs and major program revisions, ensuring alignment with academic strategy, financial sustainability, market needs, and regulatory requirements. The Coordinator leads programs through planning, design, development, and internal and external governance processes, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to established quality standards. The ideal candidate is a collaborative and results-driven leader with strong communication, project management, teamwork, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Project Management

Lead cross-functional teams and drive successful delivery of new program development initiatives and substantial program changes. Communicate program progress, milestones, risks, and outcomes to stakeholders throughout the planning and development process. Coordinate instructional designers, writers, subject matter experts, academic leaders, and other contributors to ensure programs are developed on time, within budget, and to established quality standards.

Lead and document project meetings,



track deliverables, and monitor progress throughout all phases of program development. Develop change management plans and provide guidance on organizational change management for significant program changes. Develop program business cases in collaboration with Finance, Business Analytics, Facilities Management, Academic Chairs, and other stakeholders to ensure programs are well designed, operationally feasible, and financially sustainable.

Prepare and submit program approval documentation and program proposals with Academic Chairs to relevant decision-making bodies. Ensure program proposals and major revisions meet applicable institutional and regulatory requirements throughout the approval process. Provide guidance to schools on program design, development, and governance practices.

Document and maintain operational processes, procedures, and workflow guides to support consistency, knowledge transfer, and continuous improvement Consult and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to identify requirements, align project deliverables, and ensure operational and business needs are effectively addressed throughout the project lifecycle. Master's degree in Education preferred. 2 to 3 years of experience leading or coordinating cross-functional projects. ~ Experience working with multiple stakeholder groups to deliver complex projects or initiatives is an asset.





Project Management

Professional (PMP) designation is considered an asset. Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Advanced knowledge of program-level design and development. At SAIT, we equip you with the resources you need to shape bold futures for yourself and our communities. SAIT paid premiums for medical, dental, and vision benefits so you, and your family, are well supported - Benefits supporting mental health and access to Greenshield + for virtual therapy at a reduced rate - Access to a Health Spending or Taxable Spending Account - Career development opportunities through our Free Seat Program, tuition support, access to LinkedIn Learning and discounted Continuing Education & Professional Studies courses - Defined Benefit pension through LAPP to help you retire with confidence - Free access to our fitness facilities and group fitness classes At SAIT, we’re building bold futures.

We’re a community of tenacious problem-solvers, inventive thinkers, and passionate collaborators who believe in doing work that matters. Named one of Alberta’s Top Employers, we’re driven by a desire to create an impact in our community. We’re committed to community and belonging Community and belonging is essential ...and essential to achieving SAIT's 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. #

📌 Program Coordinator (entry level) (Calgary)
🏢 SAIT
📍 Calgary