Manager, Grants and Special Projects

Job Content (SDF) Details Job Content (SDF) Details Competition Number P17811 Posting Title Manager, Grants and Special Projects Classification Band 8 Location Multiple Locations (Please check posting details) Other Location(s) Saskatchewan Polytechnic Saskatoon Campus, Saskatchewan Polytechnic Moose Jaw Campus, Saskatchewan Polytechnic Regina Campus, Saskatchewan Polytechnic Prince Albert Campus, Saskatchewan Polytechnic Administrative Offices Building Other Building Date Posted 08/07/2026 Closing Date 08/30/2026 JIQ # N/A Start Date 10/01/2026 End Date Open Until Filled No Ongoing Yes Category of work Full Time Bargaining Unit Management Hours of Work OOS (Typically M–F/core hours) Salary Range As per OOS salary table Temporary Market Stipend N/A Incumbent Total Assigned days (AC) / Total Hours per biweekly pay 75 hours per bi-weekly pay period Posting Status Open Special Instructions to Applicants Saskatchewan Polytechnic considers the diversity of our workforce to be one our leading strengths and greatest assets. Our employee diversity enhances our ability to meet the needs of an increasingly diverse student population. Currently, approximately 20% of our students are Indigenous. A continued emphasis on the development of a representative workforce is one of Sask Polytech’s strategic priorities and, as an organization, we are making significant efforts to attract and retain Indigenous employees. Job Duties Job Duties/Qualifications, Skills and Abilities(QSA) Nature and Scope Saskatchewan Polytechnic provides the skills and education that the province needs to grow and prosper. The Centre for Continuing Education provides flexible learning opportunities in a wide variety of program areas. The Centre also offers customizable general, introductory, and specialized courses in a variety of disciplines through varied delivery methods. Job Duties The role of Manager, Grants and Special Projects is to guide and lead exceptional faculty and staff in their commitment to our students and shared strategic priorities. The Manager, Grants and Special Projects is part of the Centre for Continuing Education. The Centre for Continuing Education provides flexible learning opportunities in a wide variety of program areas. The Centre also offers customizable general, introductory and specialized courses in a variety of disciplines through varied delivery methods. The Manager has several direct reports located across the various Saskatchewan Polytechnic locations. The Manager will be responsible for all elements of the employee life cycle for faculty and staff in their program areas (staffing, recruitment, selection, orientation, training, and development). The Manager is responsible for monitoring the fiscal resources and recommending efficiencies within the assigned programs. General Accountability Based at any campus, the Manager, Grants and Special Projects is accountable to the Director, Training Solutions. The Manager will be responsible for the leadership, planning, and management of proposal writing and grant development as well as the implementation and integration of special projects for the Centre for Continuing Education. This will be achieved through maintaining effective links between the AVP’s, Deans, Associate Deans and Directors. The Manager will oversee the implementation and coordination of broad-scale special projects programming for the Centre. The Manager will also be responsible for maintaining effective links with business sectors, industry, government, accrediting agencies, and other educational institutions. The Manager will be responsible for scoping and implementing special projects that complement and build on each other towards achieving one or more long-term business goals of the Centre. This individual will be required to assess and ensure requisite staffing levels and skill sets, identify, obtain, and monitor funding requirements, identify, and manage risk factors and ensure the appropriate management of portfolio activity. Qualifications, Skills, Abilities And Experience Specific Accountabilities Leadership Foster an organizational environment that encourages personal productivity, job satisfaction and the professional growth of faculty and employees in the program areas, including group and personal development plans. Foster a culture of organizational safety and security. Establish clear performance standards and goals for direct reports and hold them accountable for meeting standards and goals. Act as a first point of contact to interpret, administer and manage within respective collective bargaining agreements and ensure employee standards are applied appropriately. Promote communication between all organizational levels. Ensure a positive, diverse, and inclusive work and learning environment. Coordinate standardization of documents/procedures related to proposal development and grant application submission. Plan, prepare, propose, and implement the project annual budgets and business strategies necessary to fulfill objectives related to special projects. Develop and implement strategies to satisfy continuing education activity requirements which include financial, human resource and business impact considerations. Relationship Management Internal Collaborate with various Saskatchewan Polytech divisions and stakeholders to ensure planned changes implemented through extension are communicated and understood. Provide mechanisms for collecting feedback and providing ongoing support through the change management process. Collaborate with key service providers (i.e.: Enrolment Services, Finance, Human Resources, and Information Technology Services) in prioritizing infrastructure and delivery needs. Collaborate with, and provide advisory services, to the director, extension on effective program management issues and requirements. External Exhibit a high degree of professional discretion and confidentiality while developing strategic business initiatives with external stakeholders. Ensure Saskatchewan Polytech operations, performance, and reputation are accurately reflected in external communications to make certain relationships and partnerships with government, industry and other parties of interest are optimally realized. Provide accurate impact and risk assessments and reporting on initiatives that will affect Saskatchewan Polytech students and external partners. Manage complex situations escalated from staff regarding students, prospective students, alumni, and the general public. Duties Required Qualifications, Skills and Abilities (QSA) People Management Manage human resources of this area through the employee life cycle reflecting the values of Saskatchewan Polytechnic Maintain a high level of staff performance through effective use of human resources practices and procedures including recruitment, selection, orientation, training, probationary reviews, motivating and assessing program faculty and employees. Address people management issues with direct reports, including independent authority to discipline, dismiss and/or terminate where appropriate, applied in a timely manner while ensuring compliance with the collective agreement and Saskatchewan Polytechnic policies. Work with direct reports to develop clear performance objectives. Monitor overall effectiveness in meeting these performance objectives and work to overcome obstacles as they arise. Provide leadership and expertise by acting as a resource to academic and professional services employees on project administration and governance. Develop resourcing/workforce plan(s) for project and program initiatives identifying the staffing levels, knowledge, skills, and abilities required to successfully meet objectives. Evaluate current skills inventory and in collaboration with human resources, provide workforce planning and structure recommendations to the Directors to ensure departmental effectiveness at delivering and maintaining services. Resource Allocation Identify and set business plans for revenue generation opportunities within the Centre, monitoring results and value for services offered. Develop innovative solutions to resource challenges while ensuring alignment with the institute’s strategic goals. Ensure resource allocation for all programs and services are aligned with the strategic priorities and in accordance with Centre’s objectives; monitor the Centre’s progress in meeting its objectives, project plans and priorities, as set in the multi-year business plan. Review budgets and manage workload to ensure efficient use of resources and monitor yearend forecasts. Risk Assessment and Management Identify, assess, and manage risks in the Centre planning and more broadly, across the organization. Assess the viability and feasibility of concepts for their innovation, sustainability, and relevancy to the Saskatchewan Polytechnic environment. Ensure accountability and transparency of the Centre’s activities, information, and reports. Ensure compliance with federal and provincial laws, regulations, institute policies and collective agreements Ensure the general safeguarding and stewardship of all resources within the Centre. Define and hold accountable those with accountability and authority in the Centre. A bachelor’s degree or higher in Business, Administration, Marketing, or Adult Education from a recognized university or post-secondary institution. The successful applicant will have five years’ relevant experience at the management level. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Experience managing in a unionized environment and supervising employees would be considered an asset. Ability to travel within Saskatchewan and occasionally out of province is required. Desired QSA Required Competencies Leads Transformation Anticipates emerging trends and creates opportunities that shape and transform the organization and the polytechnic sector in Canada. Inspires Courage & Innovation Models and enables creative thinking, curiosity, and calculated risk taking to create new solutions and enable transformative change. Cultivates Strong Relationships Builds strong and trusting internal and external relationships and brings a stakeholder and learner-centric mind set and focus to all elements of the organization. Drives Operational Excellence Leverages business insight, financial acumen, and operational rigor to maximize productivity and build long-term, sustainable success. Builds Leadership & Culture Brings authenticity, emotional intelligence and accountability to develop leadership effectiveness in individuals, teams and our culture. Posting Supplemental Questions * How did you hear about this position? Saskatchewan Polytechnic Careers Site Newspaper LinkedIn Workopolis SaskJobs.ca Social Media Personal Referral Other If you answered 'Other' above, please specify source here: (Open Ended Question) Applicant Documents Required Documents Resume Cover Letter Optional Documents Curriculum Vitae List of Reference Contacts #J-18808-Ljbffr Saskatchewan Polytechnic Alumni