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Associate Dean - Trades & Technology

Red Deer Polytechnic
Red Deer, AB

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Job details

Full-time
7 days ago

Benefits

Extended health care
Dental care

Skills

Microsoft Excel
Master's degree
Supervising experience
Quality assurance
Bachelor's
Leadership
Communication skills
Teaching

Full job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

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

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!

Red Deer Polytechnic’s School of Trades and Technology is a multidisciplinary school committed to innovation, applied learning, and student success across a broad spectrum of programs. We are Alberta’s third-largest provider of Skilled Trades Apprenticeship training, offering 17 trades. RDP is a major sponsor of Skills Canada Alberta and has seen many of our students excel in Skills competitions provincially, nationally, and at World Skills.

Our School’s strength lies in its diversity—where apprentices learn alongside future scientists, engineers, and technology professionals in state-of-the-art facilities, with access to innovation centres and cutting-edge equipment. Faculty across all disciplines prioritize excellence in teaching, industry engagement, and meaningful experiential learning opportunities. Whether in the trades, engineering technology, sciences, or computing fields, our graduates are known for being skilled, adaptable, and ready to contribute to the evolving needs of Central Alberta and beyond.

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)

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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.

About Red Deer Polytechnic

Focused on advancing the economic and social priorities of Alberta, Red Deer Polytechnic(RDP) provides more than 80 industry-relevant programs within a breadth of credentials to approximately 6,300 credit and apprenticeship students and 3,400+ learners with Extended Education programming. With modern teaching and learning spaces, and state-of-the-art research and innovation centres in advanced manufacturing and energy innovation, the Polytechnic provides applied research opportunities, leadership in the social, economic, and cultural development of Alberta, and myriad lifelong learning opportunities.

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-008

Employment Type

Permanent Full-Time

Number of Vacancies

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

Note to Applicant

To fulfill Red Deer Polytechnic’s mission to enrich the intellectual, economic, cultural, and social development of Central Alberta, people representing diverse perspectives and experiences are required. We welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous persons, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, persons with any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

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]. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Special Instructions to Applicants

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

Required Documents

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Resume

References Names and Contact Information

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