Shape apprenticeship and industry training at Keyano College through academic programming, workforce planning and partnerships in Northern Alberta.

As Dean, School of Trades, you will oversee programs serving Wood Buffalo and surrounding communities. Reporting to the Vice President, Academic, you will advance teaching quality, accreditation and continuous improvement. The position requires practical trade experience, senior leadership and knowledge of Alberta’s apprenticeship system.

Key Responsibilities:

- Assess workforce demand, training capacity and funded seat allocations
- Advance teaching quality, program relevance and accreditation
- Strengthen dual-credit and pre-apprenticeship pathways
- Build partnerships with schools, Indigenous communities and regional organizations




- Represent Keyano with industry, government and community leaders

Requirements:

- Red Seal Journeyperson certification in a skilled trade
- Five or more years of senior leadership experience
- Experience in apprenticeship education or industry training
- Knowledge of technical training requirements and Alberta AIT
- Experience with Northern, rural or resource-based communities is an asset

Bring trades expertise and academic leadership to strengthen Keyano’s training pathways and workforce partnerships in Wood Buffalo.

📌 Skilled Trades Academic Dean (Fort McMurray)
🏢 Keyano College
📍 Fort McMurray