Posting Details

Position Information

Position Title
Associate Dean - Trades & Technology

Position Summary

Exciting Opportunity at Red Deer Polytechnic! We're thrilled to announce a full-time position for an Associate Dean in the School of Trades and Technology. With an anticipated start date in August 2026, we're on the look for an enthusiastic individual to join our leadership team to support our growing student population and program mix. This role focuses on Skilled Trades programs, making it a unique and rewarding opportunity for the right candidate. Come be a part of our vibrant academic community and contribute to the growth and success of our students!

Position Responsibilities

The Associate Dean serves an academic and operational leadership role, contributing to the future growth of the School and Red Deer Polytechnic. You are responsible for:

Academic & Operational Leadership

• Provide academic leadership for skilled trades, and apprenticeship programs ensuring alignment with institutional priorities, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee the development, renewal, delivery, and evaluation of curriculum, including apprenticeship classroom training and applied technology programs.
• Support learner success by addressing academic progression, instructional quality, and student experience across trades and apprenticeship pathways.
• Contribute to School-level strategic and operational planning, with an emphasis on enrolment management, program sustainability, and emerging trades and technology opportunities.
• Allocate and manage resources within established budgets, including facilities, equipment, and staffing, to support high-quality hands-on learning environments

Trades, Apprenticeship, and Industry Engagement

• Maintain strong relationships with industry partners, employers, apprenticeship sponsors, and regulatory bodies to ensure programs remain current and labour-market responsive.
• Support provincial apprenticeship requirements, including compliance with training standards, and technical training expectations.
• Advance work-integrated learning, applied projects, and industry partnerships that enhance student employability and job readiness.
• Represent the School on internal and external committees related to trades, culinary arts, and workforce development.

Teaching Excellence, Applied Research, and Innovation

• Provide leadership and support to faculty in the delivery of high-quality, learner-centred instruction within shop- and lab-based environments.
• Encourage the effective integration of educational technologies and innovative delivery models suited to trades and applied technology education.
• Promote applied research, innovation, and industry-driven projects aligned with the School's mandate and regional economic priorities.
• Collaborate with Applied Research and Work-Integrated Learning teams to expand opportunities for students and faculty.

People Leadership

• Provide direct leadership and supervision to faculty within the School of Trades and Technology.
• Recruit, develop, coach, and evaluate employees in accordance with collective agreements, institutional policies, and People & Culture practices.
• Foster a culture of safety, professionalism, continuous improvement, and learner-centred practice within shop- and lab-based environments.

Communication & Relationship Management

• Ensure clear, effective communication within the School and across the Polytechnic.
• Build and sustain internal and external partnerships that support student recruitment, retention, apprenticeship growth, and technology program expansion.

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Required Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Journeyperson credential in one or more Skilled Trades
• A minimum of five (5) years of successful teaching experience, preferably in a post-secondary environment, and five (5) years of progressively responsible leadership of adults in a teaching environment
• Significant experience teaching or facilitating learning in trades, apprenticeship, or applied technology education
• Progressive academic or operational leadership experience, including direct supervision of faculty and staff.
• Demonstrated experience in curriculum development, program quality assurance, and industry engagement.
• Strong understanding of apprenticeship systems, applied learning environments, and workforce-aligned education.

Skills and Abilities:

• Proven ability to work collaboratively across organizational lines in furthering organizational goals
• Strong emotional intelligence
• Strong Communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Proven ability to lead change, manage complexity, and support innovation.
• Proven ability to promote a positive environment through honesty, integrity, and ethical behavior consistent with the core values of Red Deer Polytechnic

Preferred Qualifications

• Required educational qualifications plus additional undergraduate or Master's degree in Education or Leadership
• Progressive academic leadership experience involving direct supervision of post- secondary Faculty members (involving recruitment and selection; development and coaching; performance assessment and management)

Salary or Hourly?
Salary

Salary
Salary will be commensurate based on experience and education.

Benefits and Compensation Information

Red Deer Polytechnic offers a comprehensive benefits package including extended health and dental care through Blue Cross, access to a health spending account, pension plan, Employee & Family Assistance Program, generous vacation allotments, credit tuition waivers and opportunities for professional development funding. Additional time off due to Institution closures between Christmas and New Year general holidays.

*Eligibility to access the above mentioned benefits is dependent upon the EXEMPT Terms and Conditions of Employment and related RDP policies.

Posting Detail Information

Competition Number
2026-E-008

Employment Type
Permanent Full-Time

Number of Vacancies
1

Desired Start Date
08/03/2026

Position End Date (if term-certain)

FTE
1.0

Hours of Work
You will be employed on a full-time basis. It is understood that the hours of work involved will vary and be irregular and are those hours of work required to meet the objectives of your employment. Normal hours of operation are 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, M - F

Open Date
07/14/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

This position will remain open until filled; however, review of applicants are ongoing.