Strategic Partnerships Liaison
March 26 2025
Industries
Education, Training
Categories Marketing, Communications, Public Relations,
Calgary, AB • Part time
SAIT's School of Manufacturing and Automation, and School of Transportation provides the skills-based training and development to prepare students for a career in Alberta's rapidly growing transportation, manufacturing and automation sectors. We provide applied learning in action through our trades and technology programs.
The Opportunity
This position involves developing and managing strategic partnerships with government, industry, and community stakeholders to support the organization's growth strategy. The role requires identifying and engaging potential partners and fostering collaborations to enhance organizational objectives. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving initiatives that strengthen relationships and promote mutual benefits among diverse stakeholders and will lead initiatives to secure funding through Public-Private Partnerships (P3s), aligned with Alberta's P3 Framework.
The Role
- Develop and implement a comprehensive growth strategy.
- Develop aviation centric strategic growth plans, and align goals and objectives consistent with SAIT's strategy
- Ensure that development plans are effectively managed and implemented.
- Assist with growing the aviation portfolio, through new and existing program offerings, scholarships, and potential expansion support through advancement.
- Engage with the SAIT broader community to build strategies that respond to the needs of industry.
- Identify and engage potential industry and prospective partners, government, and community partners to foster collaborations.
- Manage and maintain excellent relationships with existing partners to align with SAIT's and aviation programs specific strategic objectives.
- Lead the preparation and submission of business cases and funding proposals
- Drive opportunities for incremental revenue through building strategic relationships with key stakeholders.
- Partner and coordinate with Continuing Education department when appropriate.
- Collaborate with internal teams to align programs with industry needs and workforce trends
- Liaise with other post-secondary institutions and establish partnerships.
- Conduct market analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and risks in aerospace and aviation.
Education & Experience
- Required
- Completion of post-secondary program.
- Preferred
- Bachelor's in business administration (BBA)
- Aviation Management (Certificate)
- Project Management (Certificate)
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Qualifications, Certifications or Designations
- Required
- In-depth knowledge of aviation/aerospace industry trends and regulatory environments
- Strong aviation and aerospace network.
- Preferred
- Experience in partnership management, with a focus on aviation or aerospace industries.
- Strong strategic thinking, negotiation, and project management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Skills Required
- Strong communication, both written and verbal
- Excellent organizational and time management
- Independent worker.
- Personable, professional and critical thinker.
- Strong knowledge of funding models, budgeting, and financial analysis.
- Proficient in Microsoft 365 products and leveraging AI.
Job classification: P2043 - Project Coordinator
Salary range: $100,000.00 - $121,480.00
Paid Leave: 4 Weeks Vacation / 14 Flex Days per year
Hours Per Week: 37.5
Contract End Date: March 31st, 2027
Posting closing date: April 8th, 2025
View a summary of our benefits and perks for salaried employees as one of Alberta's Top Employers, including health & dental care, pension plan, vacation & special leave and flexible work options at our beautiful inner-city campus.
About SAIT
SAIT is a global leader in applied education. Named one of Alberta's Top Employers, we offer the chance to work with a purpose — preparing the next generation of industry leaders, entrepreneurs, advocates and explorers.
Building on our 100+ year history, we're looking for innovative, bold and collaborative employees who embrace change and deliver world-class customer experiences. Your future starts now at SAIT.
Equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) 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 EDI at SAIT.
At SAIT, we understand that experience comes in many forms. We're dedicated to adding diverse perspectives to SAIT - so if your experience is close to what we're looking for, please consider applying.
SAIT is committed to supporting persons with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. We will work with applicants to provide accommodations upon request to the Talent Advisor.
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