Practical Applied Arts Advisor

Saskatchewan Distance Learning Centre requires a permanent, full-time Practical Applied Arts Advisor. This position can be located in Saskatoon or Kenaston.

Reporting to the Practical and Applied Arts Program Manager, this position will collaborate closely with the PAA Program Manager to coordinate the development and delivery of PAA high school courses. Your primary responsibilities will include securing work placements for trades students, maintaining relationships with industry partners, and facilitating program enhancements through data analysis and feedback.

Primary Responsibilities
* Coordinate the delivery of Practical and Applied Arts (PAA) courses, including securing work placements for trades students.
* Find and secure work placements for DLC trades students; prepare supervisors (Online Learning Facilitators {OLFs}, Sask DLC staff, dealerships, and others) to supervise placements; track student progress, ensure student placement assessments are collected.
* Develop and maintain successful relationships with industry and post-secondary partners and employers in order to facilitate program delivery and achieve partnership goals.
* Utilize data analysis and feedback to guide continuous improvements and enhancements to the PAA programming.
* Liaise with DLC Campus Administrators, Sask DLC Online Learning Facilitators and schools across the province to develop solid understanding of the PAA Pathways opportunities.
* Liaise with the PAA Team as well as to foster a collaborative and productive work environment. Provide regular, timely feedback to assist with program delivery and early identification of issues.
* Assist the PAA Team with developing/updating program materials including promotions, task cards, assessment forms, partner updates, etc.
* Participate in strategic planning for Practical and Applied Arts High School programs.
* Collaborate with the PAA team to coordinate Bootcamp with Sask Polytech.