Program Head, Architectural Technologies

Location: Moose Jaw

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.
To ensure consideration, applications must be RECEIVED no later than 23:59 pm on the closing date. Please note only those applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Please see Special Instructions for more details.  Saskatchewan Polytechnic is committed to building a diverse and representative workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We recognize that First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples have been historically underrepresented in the labour market due to systemic barriers, and that advancing reconciliation includes addressing these inequities within our own institution. Strengthening Indigenous representation among employees is a priority in Sask Polytech's  Inclusive Excellence:
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Reconciliation Strategy 2025–2030  .
Competition Number
Competition Number P17838
Posting Title
Classification
Classification Program Head
Location
Location Saskatchewan Polytechnic Moose Jaw Campus
Other Location(s)
Other Location(s) Saskatchewan Polytechnic Moose Jaw Campus
Building
Other Building
Date Posted
Date Posted 08/21/2026
Closing Date
Closing Date 08/31/2026
JIQ #
Start Date
Start Date 08/20/2026
End Date
End Date 08/21/2028
Open Until Filled No
Ongoing
Ongoing No
Category of work
Category of work Full Time
Bargaining Unit
Bargaining Unit Faculty Association
Hours of Work
Hours of Work 825 hours (825 hours of student contact/1442.75 hours per year)
Salary Range
Salary Range As per the instructional grid.
Temporary Market Stipend
Total Assigned days (AC) / Total Hours per biweekly pay
199 Assigned Days
Posting Status
Posting Status Open
Saskatchewan Polytechnic is committed to building a diverse and representative workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We recognize that First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples have been historically underrepresented in the labour market due to systemic barriers, and that advancing reconciliation includes addressing these inequities within our own institution. Strengthening Indigenous representation among employees is a priority in Sask Polytech's  Inclusive Excellence:
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Reconciliation Strategy 2025–2030  .

Job Duties /Qualifications,

Skills and Abilities

(QSA)  

Job Duties

Job Duties
The program head provides academic and first-point-of contact leadership for students, faculty and staff in their assigned program. The program head works closely with the academic chair and program faculty, staff, and administration on a daily basis to assist students to achieve success through quality education and training delivery.
The primary role is to provide a link between the program faculty, staff and students to the academic chair with the purpose to maintain effective communication and support. This will include coordinating between the program and external stakeholders such as industry, accrediting agencies, other educational institutions and business sectors or government as they relate to programming needs. The program head will assist in developing and monitoring the program’s financial resources and recommending efficiencies as required.

The program head initiates curriculum development and renewal at the program level, is responsible for liaison with student affairs among a range of student services and provides academic advising and monitoring. This includes student recruitment and retention and managing confidential student issues.
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE
Specific Accountabilities
1. Academic Leadership and Administration   Monitor delivery of quality programming responsive to the needs of students, business/industry and the public.
Support academic activity for the program areas including annual and comprehensive program reviews, program renewal, curriculum development and delivery, instructional methods and academic standards, ensuring commonality of program standards and outcomes.
Support clear and consistent student-centered program operations with a focus on excellence in service, safety and program delivery.
Monitor the quality of…