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- Research
- Master's degree
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Program Development Manager – Transportation Grants

Red Deer Polytechnic
Red Deer, AB

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Job details

Full-time
7 days ago

Benefits

Extended health care
Dental care

Skills

Team leadership
Curriculum development
Coaching
Workplace safety policies
Strategic leadership
Data analysis skills
Gap analysis
Funding proposal preparation
Research
Master's degree
Hiring
Schedule management
Analysis skills
Quality assurance
Education
Human resources management
Stakeholder coordination
Requirements analysis
Program coordination
Mentoring
Instructional and curriculum development experience
Recruiting
Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) regulations
Contracts
Risk assessment
Budgeting
Data collection
Training & development
AI
Delegation
Project management experience
Communication skills
Team coordination
Grant proposal writing
Stakeholder relationship building
Project progress tracking
Instructional design
Stakeholder management

Full job description

Position Information

Position Title

Program Development Manager – Transportation Grants

Position Summary

Program Development Manager – Transportation Grants leads strategic learning initiatives identified as deliverables in Industry Advancement Grant funded transportation projects. In consultation with the Dean/Project Sponsor, the Program Development Manager – Transportation Grants will engage closely with internal and external partners to customize learning programs, utilize data insights for recommendations, and oversee subject matter experts while adhering to funding agency requirements and RDP policies and procedures. The incumbent will hire, contract, and supervise the required staff and expertise needed to fulfill the grant requirements.

Position Responsibilities

Research and Stakeholder Engagement

Ensures thorough gap analysis and data collection is completed accessing resources and subject matter expertise as required and within budget
Engages employers, industry representatives, professional associations, government agencies, and community partners as required
Facilitates consultation process with advisory committees
Conduct comprehensive research to understand stakeholder perspectives, assess needs and define requirements for funding agency strategic learning initiatives

Program and Curriculum Development

Develop comprehensive learning strategies to support funding agency requirements
Moving between strategic planning and practical execution, lead and support subject matter experts to ensure identified educational services, programs and strategies are aligned, scalable, learner-centred and responsive to evolving needs
Uses and applies best practices in learning design (i.e. ADDIE) and assessment when developing programs and learning tools
Identifies and engages resources (human or capital), within approved budgets, required to fulfill program and curricular requirements.
Architect large-scale learning journeys acting as a “product owner” for the funding agency that aligns with business objectives and supports funding agency transformation

Leadership and Employee Development

Lead and mentor high-performing subject matter experts to create functional bench strength
Identifies subject matter expertise to support project delivery and determines how long individuals may be required as project team resources
Recruits, hires, and manages human resources required for project and program work in accordance with Collective Agreements and RDP Policy
Delegates and assigns work
Coach and mentor employees to support current performance while developing future leadership and technical capability.
Design and maintain effective support structures and workflows to ensure work is allocated and delegated efficiently.
Foster a workplace culture that values teamwork, collaboration, inclusion, and innovation.
Approve and track vacation and other absences for staff under direct supervision to ensure operational continuity.
Safeguard the confidentiality of personal information in accordance with POPA and institutional policies and procedures.
Ensure compliance with Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements to maintain a safe and healthy work environment.
Coordinate employee exit processes to ensure accurate information collection, documentation, and tracking.

Budgets and Reporting

Define success metrics upfront, measure impact against funding agency outcomes
Leads preparation of documentation required for program approvals and governance processes
Works within assigned budgets to fulfill project work and proactively identifies issues with Project Sponsor
Tracks expenditures to comply with reporting and audit requirements
Follows RDP finance and purchasing policies
Ensures compliance with reporting requirements with funding agencies, provincial quality assurance requirements, accreditation standards, and regulatory expectations
Supports submissions to governing bodies, councils, boards, and external agencies

Project Management

Manages multiple initiatives and timelines simultaneously
Delivers on project schedules, milestones and risk assessments
Coordinates with other internal and external stakeholders to ensure project outcomes
Monitors project progress and regularly reports to project sponsor(s)
Commission and oversee learning program design in partnership with internal and external stakeholders, using blended, digital and AI_enabled approaches
Apply a Performance Consulting Approach demonstrating comfort navigating ambiguity, identifying opportunities, and moving initiatives forward with a high degree of ownership and judgement
Take ownership across boundaries – partner with internal and external stakeholders and subject matter experts to connect capability planning to funding agency broader strategy

Required Qualifications

Education

Master’s degree in Education, Curriculum Studies, Adult Learning, Educational Leadership, or related discipline.
Agile Project Management certification preferred

Experience

Minimum 5 years experience in adult education, curriculum design, and/or program development
3 – 5 years experience in a team lead or management role
3 – 5 years project management experience
Experience working through accreditation, regulatory, or quality assurance processes preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated experience in preparing proposals for grants, funding agency support, or government approval.
Strong interpersonal, diplomacy, and communication (verbal & written) skills to interact effectively and sensitively with a wide variety of people with diverse professional and technical backgrounds.
Oral Communication – Expressing oneself effectively and convincingly when speaking with individuals and groups in a formal or informal setting.
Written Communication Skills – Conveying information accurately in an appropriate written format; expressing oneself effectively in writing.
Analytical Skills – Collecting, comparing and relating data from different sources; identifying issues; anticipating problems.
Ability to successfully plan, implement, and lead complex technical projects, including planning for future growth.
Proven tolerance to stress: ability to function effectively in a demanding, deadline oriented, and constantly changing work environment
Pursue continuous professional development by maintaining current knowledge of regulations, best practices, tools, techniques, and performance standards across relevant sectors.

Salary or Hourly?

Salary

Salary

$106,957 - $130,007 anually

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, generous vacation allotments, credit tuition waivers and opportunities for professional development funding.
Additional time off due to College closures between Christmas and New Year general holidays.

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

About Red Deer Polytechnic

Focused on advancing the economic and social priorities of Alberta, Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) provides more than 100 industry-relevant credit and non-credit programs to approximately 11,000 credit, non-credit and apprenticeship students. With modern teaching and learning spaces, and state-of-the-art research and innovation centres, RDP provides education and applied research opportunities in partnership with industry and communities.

Red Deer Polytechnic’s main campus is located on Treaty 7, Treaty 6 and Métis ancestral lands. This is where we will strive to honour and transform our relationships with one another.

Whatever brings you to Red Deer Polytechnic, we are glad you are here. And we look forward to having you as a valued member of our polytechnic community.

Posting Detail Information

Competition Number

2026-E-024

Employment Type

Permanent Full-Time

Number of Vacancies

Desired Start Date

09/01/2026

Position End Date (if term-certain)

FTE

Hours of Work

Open Date

08/28/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Note to Applicant

Red Deer Polytechnic fosters an inclusive learning and working environment where everyone can bring their full selves and share their unique talents. We are committed to being responsive to the evolving needs and expectations of our diverse community.

At RDP, we are committed to a merit-based hiring process, and we believe in an inclusive workplace that is fair, equitable, supportive, welcoming and respectful. We recognize, value, and leverage differences in identities, abilities, background, cultures, skills, experiences, and perspectives. Our practices are guided by the principles of the Alberta Human Rights Act and support the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s Calls to Action. If you believe you have the skills and equivalent experience and potential to contribute to this role, we encourage you to apply

Red Deer Polytechnic will provide job applicants with accommodations in accordance with the Alberta Human Rights Code. To request an accommodation, please contact [email protected].

Special Instructions to Applicants

Required Documents

Cover Letter

Resume

Optional Documents

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