Principal, Innovation and Partnerships

Technology is embedded in SAIT’s identity. At the School for Advanced Digital Technology (SADT), we’re preparing students to meet the demand for innovative tech professionals. Join a group of experts focused on future-forward thinking and take your place in the tech revolution. 

Job classification: P2043 - Project Coordinator

Salary range: $110,000- $130,000. Placement within the range is typically based upon a review of skills, experience, and internal equity. 

Hours per week: 37.5

Paid leave: 4 Weeks Vacation / 14 Flex Days per year

Position End Date: March 31st, 2028

This role is a high-impact, fast-paced position at the intersection of advanced technology, industry engagement, and academic innovation within the School for Advanced Digital Technology (SADT). The successful candidate will serve as a strategic connector between emerging technologies, industry partners, and SAIT’s academic and applied learning ecosystem.

The incumbent will bring strong fluency across contemporary technology domains, including artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data and analytics, cloud technologies, and digital transformation in business, and the ability to translate complex technical concepts into compelling narratives for diverse audiences. This role requires confidence in representing SADT externally, engaging with senior industry leaders, government, and community partners, and articulating the school’s value proposition in applied digital education.

Working closely with academic leadership, faculty, and external partners, the role will contribute to the planning and project management of new academic programming, stackable credentials, and micro-credentials aligned to workforce demand. The incumbent will support the end-to-end coordination of strategic initiatives, from concept development through execution, ensuring timelines, stakeholders, and deliverables are effectively managed.

In addition, this role plays a key leadership function in industry engagement activities, including partnership development, work-integrated learning (WIL) opportunities, and signature events that showcase SADT’s students, faculty, and innovation capabilities. The position also supports SADT’s external presence through targeted marketing, communications, and thought leadership initiatives, including digital and social media engagement.

This is a highly dynamic role suited to a proactive, adaptable professional who thrives in ambiguity, demonstrates strong judgment, and can independently advance multiple initiatives in parallel. Success in this position requires a blend of technical credibility, project management expertise, public-facing confidence, and relationship-building capability.

Together, we build bold futures 

At SAIT, we equip you with the resources you need to shape bold futures for yourself and our communities. We offer a comprehensive package including: 

·       Defined Benefit pension through LAPP to help you retire with confidence 

·       Generous time off to pursue other passions and support your wellbeing 

·       SAIT paid premiums for medical, dental, and vision benefits so you, and your family, are well supported 

·       Access to a Health Spending or Taxable Spending Account  

·       Benefits supporting mental health and access to Greenshield + for virtual therapy at a reduced rate 

·       Professional development opportunities through our Free Seat Program, tuition support, access to LinkedIn Learning and discounted Continuing Education & Professional Studies courses  

·       Excellent dining options on campus 

·       Free access to our fitness facilities and group fitness classes  

And the perks keep on coming!  

At SAIT, we’re building bold futures. We’re a community of tenacious problem-solvers, inventive thinkers, and passionate collaborators who believe in doing work that matters.  

Named one of Alberta’s Top Employers, we’re driven by a desire to create an impact in our community. If you’re looking for a place where purpose meets possibility, you’ve found it here. 

Community and belonging is essential to achieving SAIT's vision to be a global leader in applied education. We encourage applications from women, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities, and/or people with intersectional identities. Learn more about Community and Belonging at SAIT.