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.
The Chief Financial Officer & Vice President, Administrative Services provides strategic financial leadership and operational vision that will shape the organization's trajectory for years to come. This pivotal role provides enterprise-wide leadership to ensure the institution’s long-term financial stability, operational resilience, and capacity to invest strategically in academic excellence, innovation and growth. Working in close partnership with executive leadership, the CFO & VP, Administrative Services translates financial insight into strategic action, informing major decisions and supporting key growth initiatives. This role integrates disciplined financial management with strategic investment, revenue diversification, infrastructure optimization, and prudent financial risk leadership. This role leads a diverse portfolio encompassing financial services, human resources, facility services, strategy, communications marketing and retail services, and information technology services, integrating these functions into a cohesive, high-performing operation that enables staff and programs to excel. The successful incumbent will champion a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement across all administrative functions.
The ideal candidate is a strategic, results-oriented finance executive with a track record of leading complex financial and administrative functions within multi-faceted organizations. Along with a CPA, they bring deep expertise in financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, audit, and risk mitigation, paired with strong business acumen and the ability to translate financial insight into forward-looking strategy. As a proven leader, the successful candidate has built and developed high-performing teams, fostered cross-functional collaboration, and guided organizations through periods of change. They are a confident, polished communicator capable of engaging and influencing senior stakeholders, including boards and executive teams, and are recognized for sound judgment and accountability. Highly organized and adaptable, they bring a continuous improvement mindset and an unwavering commitment to operational excellence, innovation, and service delivery across the organization.
To Apply
To fill this position, Saskatchewan Polytechnic has partnered with leadership advisory firm Odgers. Applications are encouraged immediately and should be submitted online at https://careers.odgers.com/en-ca/31264.
We would like to thank all applicants but regret that we are only able to personally contact those individuals whose backgrounds best match the requirements for the role.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
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 10% 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.
Saskatchewan Polytechnic is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the Accessible Canada Act, 2019 and all applicable provincial accessibility standards, upon request, accommodation will be provided by both Odgers and Saskatchewan Polytechnic throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. To notify us of accommodations, please contact saskpolyprovost@odgers.com.
Odgers is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in all the work that we do. As part of our efforts to better understand our ability to reach as broad a pool of candidates as possible for our searches, our team would like to encourage you to take a moment and access our Self-Declaration Form.
