Proudly situated in the homeland of the Métis people and on Treaty 4 and Treaty 6 Territory, Saskatchewan Polytechnic serves more than 26,000 learners across its campuses in Moose Jaw, Prince Albert, Regina, and Saskatoon.

 

Saskatchewan Polytechnic is the province’s only polytechnic and its primary institution for post-secondary applied education and research in Saskatchewan. Through a range of credentials, program partnerships, and learning pathways, Saskatchewan Polytechnic creates meaningful opportunities for every learner. Its accomplished and innovative faculty lead programs and applied research deeply connected to industry, ensuring graduates are job‑ready and in demand. As a proud member of Polytechnics Canada, the institution champions a student‑centred and industry‑responsive model of education that drives innovation, fuels economic growth, and shapes the workforce of tomorrow.

 

The Faculty of Technology and Skilled Trades at Saskatchewan Polytechnic delivers a comprehensive suite of future-focused education that is central to Saskatchewan’s economic future, with particular strength and growth in areas such as mining, manufacturing, agriculture, and emerging energy sectors. With strong industry partnerships, applied research, and work-integrated learning, the Faculty equips students with practical, in-demand skills for evolving labour markets in a dynamic and innovative learning environment.

 

Saskatchewan Polytechnic is seeking a dynamic and visionary leader to serve as the next Dean of the Faculty of Technology and Skilled Trades. Reporting to the Vice Provost and serving as a member of the Senior Leadership Team and the Senior Academic Leadership Team, the Deanship is a pivotal leadership role shaping future-focused programming, strengthening industry partnerships, and advancing applied research and scholarship to meet evolving labour market demands. This is an opportunity to lead a pivotal suite of in-demand and emerging programs during a period of momentum and transformation.

 

The Dean provides strategic and academic leadership across a diverse portfolio of four Schools and one centre, including Construction, Transportation, Manufacturing, Mining and Engineering Technologies, Agriculture, Natural Resources and Sustainability, and the Sustainability-Led Integrated Centres of Excellence (SLICE). The role champions instructional excellence, ensures program relevance, drives revenue growth, builds strategic partnerships, and delivers an exceptional student experience in areas critical to Saskatchewan and Canada. The Dean also advances new program areas in key areas, including nuclear technologies and other future-focused energy initiatives.

 

With accountability for financial and operational performance, the Dean leads a high-performing team and fosters a culture of inclusion, accountability, and respect. As an outward-facing leader, the Dean develops and executes a multi-year strategy, engages government and industry partners, and ensures alignment with evolving economic and labour market needs.

 

The ideal candidate has a graduate degree and brings senior leadership experience in a post-secondary or similarly complex organization. They will have demonstrated success leading strategy, innovation, and high-performing teams, with strong knowledge of applied research, industry partnerships, and work-integrated learning. The successful candidate is an entrepreneurial and collaborative leader with excellent relationship-building skills, the ability to inspire creative thinking and innovation, sound financial, operational, and people management experience, and the ability to respond to changing organizational or sectoral environments. As an essential foundation of their leadership, they will also bring a deep and demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation.

 

Saskatchewan Polytechnic has partnered with Andrea Patrick and Cora Hui at Odgers to support this important recruitment. Consideration of candidates will commence immediately, and applications should be submitted online and will be accepted until May 1, 2026. The ideal candidate will onboard in the summer of 2026. Inquiries and nominations can be directed to Andrea and Cora at Odgers at saskpolydean@odgers.com.

 

Saskatchewan Polytechnic considers the diversity of our workforce to be one our leading strengths and greatest assets. Our employee diversity enhances our ability to meet the needs of an increasingly diverse student population. Currently, approximately 20% of our students are Indigenous. A continued emphasis on the development of a representative workforce is one of Sask Polytech's strategic priorities and, as an organization, we are making significant efforts to attract and retain Indigenous employees.

 

Saskatchewan Polytechnic is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the Accessible Canada Act, 2019 and all applicable provincial accessibility standards, upon request, accommodation will be provided by both Odgers and Saskatchewan Polytechnic throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. To notify us of accommodations, please contact saskpolydean@odgers.com.  

 

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