Lead skilled trades education at Keyano College as Dean, combining practical trade expertise with strategic academic leadership in Fort McMurray.

Reporting to the Vice President, Academic, the Dean serves on Keyano’s senior leadership team. You will guide apprenticeship, occupational certification, industry training and workforce development programs. The mandate includes partnerships, program quality, financial stewardship and workforce planning.

Key Responsibilities:

- Provide strategic, academic and operational leadership aligned with institutional priorities
- Lead Chairs, faculty and staff through growth and accountability
- Oversee apprenticeship programming and Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training relationships
- Manage budgets, equipment,



facilities and safe training environments
- Develop sustainable trades and industry training opportunities

Requirements:

- Red Seal Journeyperson certification and skilled trade experience
- At least five years of senior leadership experience
- Experience managing teams, budgets and organizational change
- Understanding of Alberta’s apprenticeship system and workforce development
- Robust communication and stakeholder relationship skills

Represent Keyano College while advancing program quality, industry partnerships and skilled trades pathways across Northern Alberta.

📌 Dean School of Trades (Fort McMurray)
🏢 Keyano College
📍 Fort McMurray