Competition Number: 126215

Type: Contract

Closing Date: November 10, 2026

Category: Contract

Medicine Hat College invites applications for a consultation expert for the Centre for Innovation (C4i). The Subject Matter Expert (SME) will work in collaboration with the C4i Research Coordinator, student research assistants, and external partners on the advancing Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) Drone Operations for Community Safety and Emergency Response. This project will develop and evaluate responsible approaches to drone deployment in emergency service provision, with particular attention to rural and resource-constrained Canadian communities.

A little about the role:

- Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of project activities and deliverables.
- Develop and manage project schedules, milestones, and reporting.
- Lead stakeholder engagement activities including interviews, workshops, meetings, and consultations sessions.
- Support student research assistants.
- Work collaboratively with the research team to develop reports, briefing notes, presentations, and policy recommendations.

Details:

As a successful applicant you'll have:

- Demonstrated experience leading complex projects involving multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
- Strong project management, organizational, and coordination skills.
- Experience facilitating meetings and managing stakeholder relationships.




- Excellent research and analytical skills.
- Robust written communication skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- A background or strong interest in Political Science, Social Science, Business, Education or Finance.

Terms of Employment

Term of Appointment: December 1, 2026– August 31, 2029

Compensation: $45,000 for the full term ($15,000 per year for 3 years)

Submission details:

Please submit a cover letter quoting Competition #126215 in both the subject line and the body of your email. Attach your cover letter and resume as one combined document. The application deadline is November 10, 2026.

The successful candidate will be required to provide a valid Police Information/Criminal Record Check obtained from their local police service (not through an online third‑party provider).
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Medicine Hat College is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier‑free recruitment. In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

Only applicants being granted an interview will be contacted. All others are thanked for their interest.

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