Program Head - Continuing Care Assistant (CCA) Program - Saskatoon

Saskatchewan Polytechnic; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temporary Market Stipend

Job summary

Saskatchewan Polytechnic is seeking a Program Head for the Continuing Care Assistant (CCA) program in Saskatoon, with base in Regina and duties across campuses. The role involves leadership of students, faculty and staff, curriculum renewal, and collaboration with the academic chair and other sites to ensure high-quality education delivery.

Travel to other campuses may be required; the position emphasizes equity and reconciliation commitments and requires coordination with external stakeholders

Qualifications

• Academic leadership experience in program administration and governance.
• Curriculum development and program renewal coordination.
• Staff coaching, mentoring and appraisal.
• Student recruitment, retention and academic advising.
• Inter-site collaboration and stakeholder liaison.

Responsibilities

• Monitor delivery of quality programming responsive to student and industry needs.
• Lead curriculum development and ensure consistency of program standards.
• Coordinate with academic chair and faculty to ensure effective program operations.
• Support accreditation processes and program advisory committees.
• Assist in managing program finances and resources.

Job description

Program Head - Continuing Care Assistant (CCA) Program - Saskatoon

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.

This position will be part of a provincial team supporting CCA programming at Sask Polytech. The position will be based in Regina and will support faculty/students at that site. Some travel may be required to collaborate with faculty & staff at other campuses, and to supervise faculty teaching in clinical placement settings.

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.

In alignment with Section 48 of The Saskatchewan Human Rights Code, and in partnership with the Saskatchewan Polytechnic Faculty Association, we will prioritize candidates who meet the qualifications for this position. Applicants who identify as First Nations, Métis, or Inuit are encouraged to voluntarily self-identify during the application process. Self-identification information is kept confidential and supports our reconciliation commitments and efforts to foster inclusive and culturally grounded learning and working environments. Choosing not to self-identify will not negatively impact an applicant’s consideration.

Competition Number

Competition Number P17825

Posting Title

Posting Title Program Head - Continuing Care Assistant (CCA) Program - Saskatoon

Classification

Classification Program Head

Location

Location Saskatchewan Polytechnic Saskatoon Campus

Other Location(s)

Other Location(s) Saskatchewan Polytechnic Saskatoon Campus

Building

Other Building

Date Posted

Date Posted 08/13/2026

Closing Date

Closing Date 08/23/2026

JIQ #

Start Date

Start Date 09/21/2026

End Date

Open Until Filled No

Ongoing

Ongoing Yes

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), 7.25 hours per day

Salary Range

Salary Range As per Academic Salary Grid plus supervisory and outreach stipends

Temporary Market Stipend

Temporary Market Stipend $10,000 Annually

Total Assigned days (AC) / Total Hours per biweekly pay

199 day profile

Posting Status

Posting Status Open

Special Instructions to Applicants

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.

This position will be part of a provincial team supporting CCA programming at Sask Polytech. The position will be based in Regina and will support faculty/students at that site. Some travel may be required to collaborate with faculty & staff at other campuses, and to supervise faculty teaching in clinical placement settings.

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.

In alignment with Section 48 of The Saskatchewan Human Rights Code, and in partnership with the Saskatchewan Polytechnic Faculty Association, we will prioritize candidates who meet the qualifications for this position. Applicants who identify as First Nations, Métis, or Inuit are encouraged to voluntarily self-identify during the application process. Self-identification information is kept confidential and supports our reconciliation commitments and efforts to foster inclusive and culturally grounded learning and working environments. Choosing not to self-identify will not negatively impact an applicant’s consideration.

Job Duties/Qualifications, Skills and Abilities(QSA)

Job Duties

General Accountability

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.

Nature & Scope

Based in Saskatoon, the program head reports to the academic chair, Leslie & Irene Dubé School of Nursing. It may be necessary for the program head to travel for program and administrative responsibilities including participation in inter-site committees. The School of Nursing provides Continuing Care Assistants certificates. The CCA program offers general, introductory, and specialized courses in a variety of disciplines through varied delivery methods.

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.

The program head will participate in staff recruitment/selection, orientation, and coaching and mentoring staff for their program areas. Of particular focus will be supporting teaching staff to model excellence using Saskatchewan Polytechnic Instructor Competencies. The program head in collaboration with the Academic Chair, will facilitate assessment of faculty.

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.
• Champion and facilitate academic activity for the program areas including curriculum development and delivery, instructional methods and academic standards, ensuring commonality of program standards and outcomes.
• Lead and support with clear and consistent student-centered program operations with a focus on excellence in service, safety and program delivery.
• Monitor the quality of academic offerings by monitoring and implementing sound academic policies and procedures including preparing reports for and participating in Program Advisory Committees.
• Participate in program accreditation and review involving relevant internal and external stakeholder groups. Identify and develop proposals for Integrated Development Fund projects.
• Recommend appropriate opportunities for applied research projects or other learning and research opportunities