BVLOS Technology and Community Engagement Subject Matter Expert (SME)

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:

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

Human Resources
Room C220
Medicine Hat College
299 College Drive SE
Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 3Y6

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