Provost and Vice President, Academic, Saskatchewan Polytechnic

is the province’s only polytechnic and its primary institution for post-secondary applied education and research. Proudly situated in the homeland of the Métis people and on Treaty 4 and Treaty 6 Territory, Saskatchewan Polytechnic serves more than 26,000 learners across its campuses in Moose Jaw, Prince Albert, Regina, and Saskatoon.

Saskatchewan Polytechnic is a dynamic, future-focused institution offering more than 150 programs that power careers and strengthen communities. Through various credentials, program partnerships, and learning pathways, Saskatchewan Polytechnic opens meaningful opportunities for every learner. Its accomplished and innovative faculty lead programs and applied research deeply connected to industry, ensuring graduates are job ready and in demand. As a proud member of Polytechnics Canada, the institution champions a student-centred and industry-responsive model of education that drives innovation, fuels economic growth, and shapes the workforce of tomorrow.

Saskatchewan Polytechnic seeks a Provost and Vice President, Academic. Reporting to the President and CEO, the Provost and Vice President, Academic provides bold academic leadership that elevates excellence, strengthens institutional coherence, and unites programs and services to drive transformative student and organizational success. As the chief academic architect of Saskatchewan’s only polytechnic, the Provost and Vice President, Academic advances a forward-looking academic vision that fuels innovation, ensures global-level quality, and responds creatively to the evolving needs of learners, industries, and communities. The role champions academic policy, applied research, instructional excellence, and strategic partnerships that generate new opportunities, expand revenue, and shape an exceptional student experience. As a member of the Executive Leadership Team and the Senior Leadership, the Provost and Vice President, Academic helps steer institutional strategy, supports Board and presidential priorities, and engages government and key partners to advance Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s unique and exciting academic mission.

The ideal candidate will hold a PhD and bring significant academic leadership experience. To be successful in the role, the Provost will demonstrate a record of leading transformation, inspiring innovation, cultivating strong relationships, driving operational and financial excellence, and building a vibrant culture based on trust and transparency. They will anticipate emerging sectoral trends, champion creative thinking and smart risk taking, and model a learner-centered, partnership-driven approach. They will demonstrate an entrepreneurial approach and operational discipline to support sustainable growth. Above all, they will lead with authenticity, motivating teams and shaping a positive, high-performing culture. As an essential foundation of their leadership, they will also bring a deep and demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation.

Saskatchewan Polytechnic has partnered with Andrea Patrick at Odgers to support this important recruitment. Consideration of candidates will commence immediately, and applications will be accepted until January 9, 2026. Inquiries and nominations can be directed to Andrea Patrick and Nick Ketley at Odgers at .

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.

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