Are you a proactive, detailed-oriented professional with a passion for excellence? The School of Trades & Technology is seeking a dynamic individual to join our high-performing administration team in the role of a permanent, full-time Program Assistant starting in July. The Program Assistant is responsible for providing administrative support to programs within the School of Trades and Technology. This position acts as the front-line support for student inquiries and will provide program-specific information to our students as well as our leadership, faculty and administration teams as required.

This position has a variety of tasks including assisting students, faculty, and the general public who initiate contact with the School of Trades and Technology, including project administrative support during periods of curriculum renewal and/or accreditation. The incumbent will use reporting systems to generate reports and maintain databases.

The Program Assistant performs a wide variety of administrative support services, all of which contribute to the efficient and professional operations of the school. If you have a keen eye for detail, strong communication skills and thrive working in a fast-paced environment, this role is for you.

Responsibilities of the Program Assistant, School of Trades and Technology include but are not limited to:

Program and Administrative Support

The School of Trades and Technology encompasses 17 Trades Apprenticeships and two Engineering Technology programs and is entering a period of significant growth in Skilled Trades enrolment.

Red Deer Polytechnic offers a comprehensive benefits package including extended health and dental care through Blue Cross, access to a health spending account, pension plan, Employee & Family Assistance Program, generous vacation allotments, credit tuition waivers and opportunities for professional development funding. Additional time off due to Institution closures between Christmas and New Year general holidays.

*Eligibility to access the above mentioned benefits dependent upon the AUPE Collective Agreement and related RDP policies.

Focused on advancing the economic and social priorities of Alberta, Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) provides more than 80 industry-relevant programs within a breadth of credentials to approximately 6,300 credit and apprenticeship students and 3,400+ learners with Continuing Education programming. With modern teaching and learning spaces, and state-of-the-art research and innovation centres in advanced manufacturing and energy innovation, the Polytechnic provides applied research opportunities, leadership in the social, economic, and cultural development of Alberta, and myriad lifelong learning opportunities.

Red Deer Polytechnic’s main campus is located on Treaty 7, Treaty 6 and Métis ancestral lands. This is where we will strive to honour and transform our relationships with one another.

Whatever brings you to Red Deer Polytechnic, we are glad you are here. And we look forward to having you as a valued member of our polytechnic community.

To fulfill Red Deer Polytechnic’s mission to enrich the intellectual, economic, cultural, and social development of Central Alberta, people representing diverse perspectives and experiences are required. We welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous persons, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, persons with any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

Red Deer Polytechnic will provide job applicants with accommodations in accordance with the Alberta Human Rights Code. To request an accommodation, please contact Peopleandculture@rdpolytech.ca. 

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

This position will remain open until filled; however, the first review of applications will begin on or around June 14, 2024.