The Opportunity
Job classification: M1768 - Associate Dean

Salary range: $140,000 - $170,000. 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: 9am, Monday November 2, 2026

As the Associate Dean, Operations of the MacPhail School of Energy and School of Construction, you will provide operational leadership and strategic direction across workforce planning, financial management, student experience, facilities, performance, and continuous improvement initiatives. Working closely with the Dean and School leadership teams, you will help bring strategic priorities to life, strengthen operational effectiveness, and ensure resources, people, and processes are aligned to support the Schools' goals.

Using data-driven insights, innovation, and collaborative leadership, you will identify opportunities, anticipate emerging needs, and lead initiatives that enhance the School’s capacity, agility, and impact. As a key member of the School of Construction and MacPhail School of Energy leadership team, you will connect people, resources, and priorities to build a high‑performing, inclusive, and future‑ready Schools while championing a continuous improvement mindset.

If you're ready to make a lasting impact on students, employees, and the future of education, we want to hear from you.

How You'll Contribute
Planning, Strategy & School Leadership

Provide strategic and operational leadership to advance School priorities, institutional goals, and long-term sustainability

Partner with School leadership and key stakeholders to develop and execute strategic initiatives

Lead operational planning, including budgeting, enrolment management, scheduling, forecasting, and course delivery optimization

Drive process improvement, operational efficiency, and service excellence across the Schools

Monitor industry, workforce, regulatory, and educational trends to inform planning and decision‑making

Represent the Schools on institutional committees, partnerships, and strategic projects

Oversee capital planning and facility priorities to support current and future program needs

Student Experience

Champion an inclusive, engaging,



and student‑centered learning environment

Use student feedback, performance data, and enrolment trends to enhance student success, retention, and overall experience

Support the resolution of complex student issues and concerns

Collaborate with institutional partners to continuously improve the student experience

School Operations

Lead the continuous improvement and optimization of operational processes, systems, and service delivery models

Partner with the Academic Systems Office to enhance operational effectiveness across the academic portfolio

Oversee key operational functions, including budgeting, enrolment planning, scheduling, forecasting, capacity planning, and space utilization

Develop and monitor performance metrics, dashboards, and reporting tools to support informed decision‑making and accountability

Lead a culture of health, safety, wellness, and belonging for all staff and students

Excellence in Applied Education

Lead quality, and continuous improvement processes in teaching and learning practices

Lead strategic initiatives that strengthen work‑integrated learning and applied education opportunities across School programs

Build cooperative partnerships across the institution to address complex challenges and achieve shared goals

Advance innovative approaches that support learner success and program excellence

Workforce, Talent & Organizational Capacity

Lead workforce and organizational capacity planning to support School priorities and operational needs

Foster an engaged, high‑performing, and inclusive workplace culture focused on employee growth and success

Champion professional development, succession planning, talent retention, and leadership development

Embed equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and belonging principles into planning and decision‑making

Promote health, safety, psychological well‑being,



and wellness as core organizational priorities

What You Bring

Bachelor's degree in a related field is required

Master's degree in a related field would be considered an asset

Certification in Lean Six Sigma, International Standards Organization (ISO) or related is preferred

Must have 7-10 years of relevant business and industry experience in a management or leadership role

Preferred leadership experience in post‑secondary or unionized environment, curriculum development or delivery, or related operational disciplines

We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity. We understand how important communication is, and we are committed to following up with every candidate. Please know that each application is thoughtfully reviewed, and you will hear from us either way.

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

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. 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.

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📌 Associate Dean, Operations (Alberta)
🏢 Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT)
📍 Alberta