2016 - 2017
CAREER GUIDE
REAL EDUCATION, REAL CAREERS, REAL SUCCESS – THAT’S WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER AT SASKATCHEWAN POLYTECHNIC.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS PROGRAM LISTINGS BY SCHOOLS School of Animal and BioSciences School of Business School of Construction School of Health Sciences School of Hospitality and Tourism School of Human Services and Community Safety School of Information and Communications Technology School of Mining, Energy and Manufacturing School of Natural Resources and Built Environment School of Nursing School of Transportation How to Apply
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WHAT IS THE POLYTECHNIC ADVANTAGE? Like other polytechnics in Canada, Saskatchewan Polytechnic prepares students for successful careers. OUR GRADS ARE IN DEMAND
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Our focus on applied learning earns us top marks with employers and develops marketable skills that prepare you to contribute from Day 1 on the job.
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YOU’LL LEARN BY DOING
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Depending on your program, you’ll reinforce your skills through labs, clinical placements, field investigations, outdoor camps, machinery time, workplace practicums and/or co-op work terms.
150+ PROGRAMS TO CHOOSE FROM
We offer degrees, diplomas, certificates and apprenticeship training that lead to rewarding careers in business, information technology, health, mining, transportation and other sectors of the economy.
YOU’LL BENEFIT FROM OUR CLOSE RELATIONSHIPS WITH EMPLOYERS FOOTNOTES 1
Where possible, National Occupational Classifications (NOC) cover the sample job title as indicated. NOC classifications were selected from the Government of Canada’s NOC system. The NOC system classifies jobs in Canada based on work performed and skills and education needed. The NOC names listed are intended to provide an overview of career areas that a Saskatchewan Polytechnic graduate is most likely to enter. They are neither exhaustive nor exclusive. Actual job titles will vary. For more information on the Government of Canada’s NOC system, visit the Employment and Social Development Canada website at http://www.esdc.gc.ca/eng/home.shtml.
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Unless otherwise noted, earning potential values were derived from the Government of Canada’s 2011 wage reports for the Province of Saskatchewan and were determined using a 40-hour work week. For more information on the Government of Canada’s wage reports, visit the Human Resources and Skills Development Canada website at www.hrsdc.gc.ca. In some cases, additional income information is available at http://ae.gov.sk.ca/sk-wage-survey-report-2011.
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This career guide provides an overview of sample career opportunities available for Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s certificate and diploma programs. Admission requirements and the complete list of required courses are not included. In addition, errors or omissions might inadvertently occur. For complete Saskatchewan Polytechnic program information, visit www.saskpolytech.ca. Saskatchewan Polytechnic reserves the right to alter program information at any time. Further disclaimers are listed on a case by case basis in the program tables.
Saskatchewan Polytechnic not only develops curriculum in consultation with employers, but we ensure that it’s up-to-date and relevant through program advisory committees.
APPLIED RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES
Saskatchewan Polytechnic students and faculty increasingly team up with business, industry and community partners on applied research projects, translating classroom learning into real life.
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PROGRAMS SASKATCHEWAN POLYTECHNIC HAS MORE THAN 150 PROGRAMS TO CHOOSE FROM RANGING FROM PRACTICAL NURSING TO PROFESSIONAL COOKING.
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SCHOOL OF
ANIMAL AND BIOSCIENCES saskpolytech.ca/sciences
SASKATCHEWAN POLYTECHNIC PROGRAM BIOSCIENCE TECHNOLOGY DIPLOMA Program duration: 72 weeks Program location(s): Saskatoon
VETERINARY TECHNOLOGY DIPLOMA Program duration: 73 weeks Program location(s): Saskatoon
Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s two Animal and BioSciences programs can take you in so many directions. As a BioScience Technology grad, you can choose to work in agricultural or medical research, animal or plant sciences, quality control, micro- and molecular biology or environmental science. As a Veterinary Technology grad, you can put your skills and love of animals to work at a farm, zoo, government agency or veterinary clinic, or in research, education or sales. SAMPLE CAREER TITLES
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From safer food production to life-saving new medicines, biotechnologists help find solutions to some of society’s toughest challenges. The BioScience Technology program uses a practical, hands-on style of learning to prepare you for a career in medical research, animal and plant sciences, agriculture, quality control, micro- and molecular biology, environmental science and more. Grads have the option of moving directly into the workforce or using their diploma to ladder into a university degree.
Laboratory Manager
Architecture and Science Managers (0212)
$64,500 - $112,100
Quality Assurance Technologist
Biological Technologists and Technicians (2221)
$33,300 - $77,400
Research Technologist
Biological Technologists and Technicians (2221)
$33,300 - $77,400
It’s more than a love of animals that inspires people to become vet techs—it’s a keen interest in science, health and medicine. In the Veterinary Technology program, you learn by doing. Practicums provide hands-on training, while your final semester at the University of Saskatchewan’s Western College of Veterinary Medicine gives you a unique opportunity to work with experienced veterinary technologists and veterinarians. Grads go on to work in veterinary clinics and hospitals, diagnostic labs, herd health programs, research, education, sales, zoological parks and animal shelters, and may choose to specialize in a variety of clinical areas.
Registered Veterinary Technologist
Veterinary and Animal Health Technologists and Technicians (3213)
$26,000 - $51,000
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
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SCHOOL OF
BUSINESS saskpolytech.ca/business
Business skills give you a competitive edge— wherever you’re steering your career. Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s business students are tomorrow’s accountants, financial officers, marketing managers, insurance brokers, human resources specialists, executive assistants and entrepreneurs. Our programs let you call the shots, whether you’re looking for a great grounding in business basics, specialized training or career advancement through continuing education or distance learning.
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PROGRAM OVERVIEW
SAMPLE CAREER TITLES
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ACCOUNTING - CERTIFICATE Program duration: see saskpolytech.ca Program location(s): Moose Jaw, Regina, Saskatoon, distance learning
Accounting is more than being good with numbers—it’s about using your skills to present financial information accurately and clearly. The Accounting program provides a practical, well-rounded introduction to the fundamentals of accounting, from bookkeeping to taxes. The curriculum is offered on a part-time, course-by-course basis through both classroom and home study. When you graduate, you’ll be ready to explore new career opportunities including accounts payable/receivable clerk, bookkeeper or payroll clerk.
Bookkeeper
Bookkeepers (1231)
$23,800 - $60,100
Accounts Payable/ Receivable Clerk
Accounting and Related Clerks (1431)
$29,200 - $57,200
Payroll Clerk
Payroll Clerks (1432)
$31,200 - $60,400
BUSINESS - CERTIFICATE Program duration: 32 weeks Program location(s): Moose Jaw, Prince Albert, Saskatoon, distance learning
Want to build a successful career in business? Start with a solid background in business basics. Business is a multidimensional career that demands many skills—a knack for numbers, a talent for organization, good people sense and personal initiative. The Business certificate program provides a foundational level of knowledge and skills in business practices, from accounting and human resources to computers, economics and marketing. Move into the workforce quickly as an accounting clerk, management trainee, administrative assistant, financial officer or sales representative.
Management Trainee
Banking, Credit and Other Investment Managers (0122)
$53,400 - $111,000
Financial Officer
Financial and Investment Analysts (1112)
$47,700 - $98,700
Accounting Clerk
Accounting and Related Clerks (1431)
$29,200 - $57,200
Staff Accountant
Financial Auditors and Accountants (1111)
$37,500 - $102,500
Tax Auditor
Financial Auditors and Accountants (1111)
$37,500 - $102,500
Accounting Technician
Bookkeepers (1231)
$23,800 - $60,100
BUSINESS – DIPLOMA Program duration: 64 weeks Program location(s): Moose Jaw, some distance learning. Accountancy and Management specialties are available via live video streaming in Saskatoon and Prince Albert respectively.
Build basic business skills in Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s one-year Business certificate program then jump into the workforce or move into the second year of a two-year diploma program. Choose a specialty from accountancy, management, financial services, human resources, insurance or marketing.
BUSINESS DIPLOMA SPECIALTIES ACCOUNTANCY
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Accounting is often called the language of business. Those who speak the language are in demand in today’s global economy. Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s Business Accountancy program provides a practical focus to specialized training in the accounting field. On graduation, you will receive advanced standing towards Canada’s professional accounting designation—Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA). And having the right credentials is essential for building an upwardly mobile career as an accountant, auditor or financial analyst.
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FINANCIAL SERVICES
HUMAN RESOURCES
INSURANCE
MANAGEMENT
MARKETING
SAMPLE CAREER TITLES
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The financial services industry is evolving to meet the demands of a more diverse client base. That’s creating exciting new career opportunities for future generations. Our Business Financial Services program is designed to meet actual marketplace needs as identified by our financial services advisory board in conjunction with the Canadian Securities Institute. That means your education matches evolving industry needs, which ensures you’re ready to jump into the workforce as a management trainee upon graduation.
Account Manager
Banking, Credit and Other $53,400 - $111,000 Investment Managers (0122)
Financial Advisor
Other Financial Officers (1114)
$45,800 - $128,100
Small Business Advisor
Professional Occupations in Business Services to Management (1122)
$37,700 - $91,500
No matter how high-tech the business, success or failure ultimately comes down to one critical asset—people. Businesses, diploma institutions and agencies need trained professionals who know how to recruit, train, compensate, motivate and retain employees. Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s Business Human Resources program provides the broadbased training you need to work in any sector, from health care to manufacturing. Build a career as an HR manager, recruiter, labour relations consultant, compensation analyst, training coordinator, organizational developer or benefits administrator.
Human Resources Manager
Human Resources Managers (0112)
$43,100 - $110,000
Human Resources Consultant
Specialists in Human Resources (1121)
$50,100 - $120,100
Payroll Administrator
Supervisors, Finance and Insurance Clerks (1212)
$40,600 - $81,100
It takes a unique combination of people skills and business savvy to succeed in the insurance industry. Individuals, businesses, farms, charities, government agencies: all need to manage risk and protect against loss; all turn to insurance professionals for guidance. Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s Business Insurance program combines the knowledge and skills of a business professional with courses specifically related to the property and casualty insurance industry. At the end of the program, you’re ready to launch your career as a broker, agent, adjuster or underwriter.
Insurance Underwriter
Insurance Underwriters (1234)
$43,300 - $80,000
Insurance Clerk
Banking, Insurance and Other Financial Clerks (1434)
$27,000 - $56,000
Insurance Broker
Insurance Agents and Brokers (6231)
$26,600 - $85,100
Contract Administrator
Purchasing Managers (0113)
$54,700 - $132,800
Financial Officer
Financial and Investment Analysts (1112)
$47,700 - $98,700
Administrative Coordinator
Administrative Officers (1221)
$31,200 - $70,500
Marketing Coordinator
Business Development Officers and Marketing Researchers and Consultants (4163) Purchasing Agents and Officers (1225) Sales, Marketing and Advertising Managers (0611)
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
In a competitive business environment, strong management skills give you an edge in winning the best positions and promotions. Managers are vital to any successful enterprise. The best ones are equal parts problem solvers, organizers, communicators and team leaders. Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s Business Management program helps you hone your natural abilities, while providing specialized knowledge and skills. On graduation, you’ll have a choice of career paths—administrative clerk, financial officer, management trainee, merchandising manager and more. Marketing is one of the most multi-faceted and exciting careers in business today. It can involve everything from product research and development to pricing, distribution and promotion. If you have the energy and ideas, the Business Marketing program can provide the knowledge and skills to get your career started as a marketing coordinator, assistant or representative in the retail, tourism, entertainment, technology, health, education, non-profit, industrial or financial sector.
Purchasing Officer Advertising Account Manager
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT POST-GRADUATE CERTIFICATE Program duration: 30 weeks Program location(s): Moose Jaw
If you already have a degree but want to advance your career in business, a post-graduate certificate in Business Management from Saskatchewan Polytechnic is for you. You will learn how to apply the expertise you have in your field to the areas of management, accounting, marketing, leadership, business communications, and cross-cultural business practices. Graduates of the program are in demand across a diverse range of occupations and sectors.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND SMALL BUSINESS CERTIFICATE Program duration: 32 weeks Program location(s): Prince Albert, some distance learning
In Canada, it’s not large multinational corporations that drive economic growth—it’s small businesses. Selfemployment is a growing trend in Canada. More and more people from all walks of life want to live life exploring their entrepreneurial spirit. If you’re interested in establishing your own business, the Entrepreneurship and Small Business program is a practical start. It emphasizes handson training, real-world case studies and mentoring from experienced business owners. When you graduate, you’ll have an understanding of business fundamentals plus a comprehensive business plan for launching your own idea.
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT - CERTIFICATE Program duration: see saskpolytech.ca Program location(s): Distance learning
With baby boomers retiring and young people wanting to work on their own terms, human resource professionals are busier than ever. Recruiting and retaining good employees is a big part of human resource management, but HR professionals also play a key role in developing programs and strategies to enhance organizational productivity and improve bottom line business results. The Human Resources Management program provides the kind of practical training you need to get started, and it’s offered on a part-time, course-by-course basis.
OFFICE ADMINISTRATION CERTIFICATE Program duration: 32 weeks Program location(s): Moose Jaw, Prince Albert, Regina, distance learning
Administrative assistant, administrative support staff, receptionist—graduates of Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s Office Administration program work in a variety of positions and in many different office environments. Saskatchewan Polytechnic provides practical, applied training in everything from accounting to word processing, with an emphasis on computer applications.
Executive Assistant
Human Resources Administrator
$37,400 - $111,400
$35,400 - $78,000 $48,600 - $111,400
Human Resources Managers (0112) Transportation Managers (0713) Supervisors, General Office and Administrative Support Clerks (1211)
$43,100 - $110,000
Human Resources Specialist
Specialists in Human Resources (1121)
$50,100 - $120,100
Personnel Officer
Personnel and Recruitment Officers (1223) Payroll Clerks (1432)
$31,800 - $72,100
Executive Assistants (1222) General Office Clerks (1411) Administrative Clerks (1441)
$31,200 - $72,800
Logistics Manager Administrative Supervisor
$21,300 - $106,500 $27,600 - $66,200
The Entrepreneurship and Small Business program is designed to provide students with the skills necessary to establish their own business. Career options and earning potential will vary.
Payroll Clerk
Administrative Assistant Administrative Support
$31,200 - $60,400
$25,000 - $52,900 $29,200 - $61,600
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SCHOOL OF
CONSTRUCTION
saskpolytech.ca/construction
If you enjoy working with your hands, or you’re interested in building structure, then consider a career in construction. There’s high demand for skilled construction tradespeople and architectural technologists, with competitive wages to match. Our programs can train you in every stage of building design and construction, from estimating, space planning and interior design to bricklaying, carpentry and electrical installation.
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PROGRAM OVERVIEW
SAMPLE CAREER TITLES
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ARCHITECTURAL TECHNOLOGIES (BUILDING SCIENCES AND INTERIOR DESIGN) - DIPLOMA Program duration: 76 weeks Program location(s): Moose Jaw, some distance learning
Architectural technologists are involved at every stage of building design and construction, from blueprints to building codes and from interior design to space planning. It’s a great career for detail-oriented, visual thinkers who enjoy working in a technology-driven environment. Architectural Technologies prepares you for a variety of careers in the building design construction industry. Many graduates are self-employed consultants in the home building industry. Others work for architects, engineers, interior designers, home designers, facility managers, developers, contractors or construction specialty companies and government housing agencies.
Construction Estimator/ Project Manager
Construction Estimators (2234)
$32,700 - $144,000
Architectural/ Interior Designer
Architectural Technologists and Technicians (2251)
$21,300 - $109,800
Technical Sales/ Specification Writer
Technical Sales Specialists - Wholesale Trade (6221)
$26,600 - $100,100
BUILDING SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN - CERTIFICATE Program duration: 36 weeks Program location(s): Regina
Commercial and institutional buildings are multi-million-dollar investments. There is a high demand for trained technicians to ensure safe, efficient, 24/7 operation. Modern buildings integrate a variety of technologically advanced systems— heating, ventilation, plumbing, electrical, elevators and more. Building systems technicians oversee daily maintenance, troubleshoot problems and work with various tradespeople to ensure smooth building operations, day-in and day-out.
Maintenance Manager
Facility Operation and Maintenance Managers (0721) Property Administrators (1224) Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanics (7313)
$32,800 - $105,200
Property Administrator Heating and Air Conditioning Mechanic
$26,500 - $70,500 $34,300 - $83,200
CARPENTRY - CERTIFICATE Program duration: 30 weeks Program location(s): Moose Jaw, Prince Albert
Framer You’ll need more than a hammer and nails to be a carpenter in today’s construction industry. Carpentry is designed for Concrete Former people not currently working in the trade. The combination of classroom learning and practical training prepares you to Exterior/Interior Finisher work in residential and commercial construction. Grads get jobs with general contractors, subcontractors and framing contractors. Trade time and academic credit may be available for grads who find employment in the trade and register as apprentices.
Carpenter (7271)
$31,200 - $68,700
Concrete Finisher (7282)
$31,200 - $74,900
Construction Trades Helpers and Labourers (7611)
$25,000 - $60,400
ELECTRICIAN APPLIED CERTIFICATE Program duration: 20 weeks Program location(s): Moose Jaw, Prince Albert, Saskatoon
Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s applied certificate program Instrumentation and lets you jump-start a career in one of the most in-demand Electrical Technician trades today. If you’re not currently working in the trade, the Electrician program will provide the knowledge and skills you need to work as an entry-level electrician for contractors, Electrician manufacturing firms, industrial plants, mining companies or sales outlets. Trade time and academic credit may be available for grads who find employment in the trade and register as apprentices. Once you’ve received your Red Seal, there are opportunities to advance in the field and obtain your Instrumentation Red Seal.
Industrial Instrument Technicians and Mechanics (2243)
$50,000 - $95,200
Electricians (Except Industrial and Power System) (7241)
$31,200 - $81,200
REFRIGERATION AND AIR CONDITIONING - CERTIFICATE Program duration: 34 weeks Program location(s): Saskatoon,
Refrigeration and Air Refrigeration and air conditioning is a specialized trade that plays a role in just about every sector of our economy. The Conditioning Mechanic Refrigeration and Air Conditioning program prepares you to install, commission and service commercial and industrial refrigeration and air conditioning equipment. It also gives you a good insight into domestic refrigeration systems. Training on real refrigeration systems ensures you’re ready to tackle the everyday challenges you’ll find on the job. Trade time and academic credit is available for grads who find employment in the trade and register as apprentices.
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanics (7313)
$34,300 - $83,200
APPRENTICESHIP Apprenticeship training is a multi-year earning-while-learning arrangement. Apprentices already have jobs in their desired field of work, and have signed a contract of apprenticeship with their employer and the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC). Under the supervision of a certified journeyperson, an apprentice receives knowledge and develops skills through on-the-job training. The skills apprentices learn while working are supplemented with a required number of weeks of in-school technical training each year. Upon successfully completing an apprenticeship program, apprentices are eligible to write an examination to become a certified journeyperson in their trade. Saskatchewan Polytechnic provides the in-school portion of apprenticeship training for 20 apprenticeable trades. All apprenticeship training is scheduled by SATCC. More information about apprenticeship training and training start dates may be obtained by contacting the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission at saskapprenticeship.ca or SATCC, 2140 Hamilton Street, Regina SK S4P 2E3.
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HEALTH SCIENCES saskpolytech.ca/healthsciences
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Canada’s complex health-care system, aging population and evolving medical technologies all add up to a growing demand for skilled health-care workers. Health careers demand accuracy, attention to detail, manual dexterity, selfmotivation, organizational skills and empathy. Saskatchewan Polytechnic grads are answering that call. Some work as medical lab technologists, dental hygienists, paramedics or continuing care assistants. Others immerse themselves in addictions counselling, therapeutic recreation programming or health information management. The School of Health Sciences offers a host of career options from which to choose.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
ADDICTIONS COUNSELLING DIPLOMA
Addictions counselling can be a demanding career, but the rewards are tremendous—for you, your clients and your community. In our high-stress society, skilled addictions counsellors are in demand. The Addictions Counselling program at Saskatchewan Polytechnic prepares you to become an entry-level addictions counsellor, community prevention worker or other human service program provider. Our program emphasizes experiential learning both in the classroom and during practicums in various community settings.
Program duration: 65 weeks Program location(s): Prince Albert
The Advanced Care Paramedic diploma is a great way to upgrade your skills … and your earning power. The Advanced Care Paramedic program is nationally accredited and provides you with the skills and knowledge to work within emergency medical services and in settings beyond the traditional paramedic environment. Advanced care paramedics are in demand and can be found across Canada working for a ground ambulance service, helicopter or fixed wing air ambulance service, or collaborative health team. They also work in emergency rooms, supporting patients in home care, industrial settings, or providing public health education in the community.
ADVANCED CARE PARAMEDIC - DIPLOMA
Program duration: 65 weeks Program location(s): Regina, Saskatoon
COMBINED LABORATORY AND X-RAY TECHNOLOGY DIPLOMA
The specialized skills of combined laboratory and x-ray technologists (CLXTs) are essential in helping to find answers to illness and injury. The Combined Laboratory and X-Ray Technology (CLXT) program emphasizes a practical approach to developing the knowledge and skills necessary to perform a specific range of procedures, including routine laboratory tests, general radiography and electrocardiograms. Combined laboratory and x-ray technologists work in hospitals and medical clinics in rural and urban centers.
CONTINUING CARE ASSISTANT - CERTIFICATE
Shorter hospital stays, more outpatient treatment, an aging population, longer life expectancies—it all adds up to more jobs for continuing care assistants. The Continuing Care Assistant program provides the knowledge and skills you need to work with disabled, recovering and chronically and terminally ill people. Job opportunities are growing—and varied. You could work in a hospital, long-term care facility, private care home, integrated facility, supportive housing or special needs classroom.
Program duration: 80 weeks Program location(s): Saskatoon, some distance learning. Will require clinical experiences that may be at various sites outside of Saskatoon
Program duration: 30 weeks Program location(s): Prince Albert, Regina, Saskatoon, distance learning
CYTOTECHNOLOGY - DIPLOMA Program duration: 86 weeks Program location(s): Saskatoon, some distance learning. Will require clinical experiences that may be at various sites outside of Saskatoon
Today’s dental practices are using sophisticated equipment and advanced techniques. The Dental Assisting program is a nationally accredited program that provides a solid foundation of knowledge and practical skills, enabling you to work independently or part of a team of dentists, dental hygienists and dental therapists. Hands-on learning in Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s dental clinic is a key feature. On graduation, you are eligible to write the national examination offered by the National Dental Assisting Examining Board and be licensed by the Saskatchewan Dental Assistants’ Association. You could work in a private dental office, community clinic, or educational or health institution.
DENTAL ASSISTING CERTIFICATE
Program duration: 39 weeks Program location(s): Regina
DENTAL HYGIENE - DIPLOMA
Program duration: 76 weeks Program location(s): Regina, some distance learning
HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT - DIPLOMA Program duration: 67 weeks Program location(s): Regina, distance learning
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Cytotechnology is the microscopic study of cells to detect disease; cytotechnologists are its trained practitioners. The Cytotechnology program is nationally accredited and uses labs, projects and practicums to get you actively involved in learning and help you apply theory to realworld situations. Saskatchewan Polytechnic grads who successfully write the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science certification exam are recognized nationally—meaning you can work anywhere in Canada. Most cytotechnologists work in private, university and hospital-based labs.
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The importance of oral health in our society has given dental hygienists a prominent role on today’s dental care teams. Dental Hygiene is a nationally accredited diploma program. Hands-on learning in Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s dental clinic is a highlight of the program. Grads are eligible to write the Canadian National Dental Hygiene Certification exam and license with the Saskatchewan Dental Hygienists’ Association. Licensure opens the door to careers in private dental practices, community clinics, government agencies and educational or health institutions. If you’re a detail-oriented person with strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills, Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s Health Information Management program could be a great career fit. Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s Health Information Management program provides the specialized training necessary to manage the large amount of detailed information generated in health services today, while balancing privacy concerns. Electronic health information management is a growing part of the field. The nationally recognized program opens the door to a variety of career options—work in a hospital, community clinic or long-term care facility, with a government agency, educational institution and even a law office, insurance or pharmaceutical company.
SAMPLE CAREER TITLES
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Mental Health and Addictions Counsellor
Family, Marriage and Other Related Counsellors (4153)
$42,800 - $89,900
Drug Addiction Worker
Community and Social Service Workers (4212)
$28,800 - $69,200
Facility Paramedic
Ambulance Attendant and Other Paramedical Occupations (3234) Ambulance Attendant and Other Paramedical Occupations (3234) Ambulance Attendant and Other Paramedical Occupations (3234)
$43,000 - $74,900
Medical Laboratory Technologists and Pathologists’ Assistants (3211)
$67,800 - $86,200
Flight Medic Paramedic
Combined Laboratory and X-Ray Technologist
$43,000 - $74,900 $43,000 - $74,900
Continuing Care Assistant Nurse Aides, Orderlies and
$26,400 - $48,100
Special Care Aide
$26,400 - $48,100
Home Health Aide
Patient Services Associates (3413) Nurse Aides, Orderlies and Patient Services Associates (3413) Visiting Homemakers, Housekeepers and Related Occupations (6471)
$22,500 - $44,300
Cytotechnologist I/II
Medical Laboratory Technologists and Pathologists’ Assistants (3211)
$67,800 - $86,200
Cytotechnologist Working Supervisor
Medical Laboratory Technologists and Pathologists’ Assistants (3211)
$67,800 - $86,200
Dental Assistant
Dental Assistants (3411)
$36,400 - $61,800
Dental Hygienist
Dental Hygienists and Dental Therapists (3222)
$64,500 - $94,700
Health Records Administrator
Other Administrative Services Managers (0114)
$36,400 - $152,400
Health Information Management Consultant
Professional Occupations in Business Management Occupations (1122)
$37,700 - $91,500
Health Information Analyst
Professional Occupations in Business Management Occupations (1122)
$37,700 - $91,500
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SAMPLE CAREER TITLES
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Laboratory Assistant (multidisciplinary)
Medical Laboratory Technicians (3212)
$39,600 - $70,800
Senior Laboratory Assistant
Medical Laboratory Technicians (3212)
$39,600 - $70,800
Medical Laboratory Technologist (I/II/III)
Medical Laboratory Technologists and Pathologists’ Assistants (3211)
$67,800 - $86,200
Medical Laboratory Technologist Supervisor
Medical Laboratory Technologists and Pathologists’ Assistants (3211)
$67,800 - $86,200
Medical Radiation Technologist
Medical Radiation Technologists (3215)
$64,500 - $87,400
Radiography Technologist
Medical Radiation Technologists (3215)
$64,500 - $87,400
X-Ray Technologist
Medical Radiation Technologists (3215)
$64,500 - $87,400
Pharmacy Assistant
Other Assisting Occupations in Support of Health Services (3414)
$29,200 - $63,300
Pharmacy Technician
Other Assisting Occupations in Support of Health Services (3414)
$29,200 - $63,300
As first on the scene to deliver emergency care, paramedics can make the difference between life and death. The Primary Care Paramedic program is nationally accredited and emphasizes an authentic hands-on training model augmented by hospital and ambulance practicums. Because the Primary Care Paramedic program is designed with input from industry employers, our curriculum matches opportunities and expectations in the actual workplace. Career opportunities for primary care paramedics are diverse with potential career opportunities including Emergency Medical Services, fire protection, industrial, mining and in the military.
Safety Officer
Inspectors in Public and Environmental Health and Occupational Health and Safety (2263)
$36,100 - $91,000
Emergency Medical Technician
Ambulance Attendant and Other Paramedical Occupations (3234) Firefighters (6262)
$43,000 - $74,900
A therapeutic recreation professional’s goals are to improve the quality of life, leisure functioning and the health of clients through recreation and leisure activities. Therapeutic recreation is a career that attracts outgoing, active individuals who like working with people of all abilities. Career opportunities are diverse. You might work in a hospital as part of a multidisciplinary health-care team. You might also use your skills to improve the lives of clients in longterm care facilities, adult day programs, rehabilitation centres and mental health or community agencies.
Recreation Therapist
Other Professional Occupations in Therapy and Assessment (3144) Other Professional Occupations in Therapy and Assessment (3144)
$40,000 - $73,300
Other Professional Occupations in Therapy and Assessment (3144)
$40,000 - $73,300
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
MEDICAL LABORATORY ASSISTANT - APPLIED CERTIFICATE
Lab work plays a crucial role in modern health care, which makes medical laboratory assistants an important part of the healthcare team. The Medical Laboratory Assistant program uses classroom instruction, practical labs and clinical experience to provide knowledge and skill development in collecting, processing and preparing patient specimens. Saskatchewan Polytechnic grads who successfully write the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science certification exam are recognized nationally— meaning you can work anywhere in Canada. You might work in a hospital, medical office or walk-in clinic, or in a research or pharmaceutical lab or veterinary office.
MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY - DIPLOMA
Medical laboratory technologists provide an important link between leading-edge lab science and individualized patient care. The Medical Laboratory Technology program is nationally accredited and provides knowledge and skill development in performing and evaluating a broad spectrum of laboratory tests. Saskatchewan Polytechnic grads who successfully write the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science certification exam are recognized nationally—meaning you can work anywhere in Canada. Medical laboratory technologists work in hospitals, research labs, veterinary clinics, public and private laboratories, scientific companies and educational institutions.
Program duration: 27 weeks Program location(s): Saskatoon, some distance learning. Will require clinical experiences that may be at various sites outside of Saskatoon
Program duration: 91 weeks Program location(s): Saskatoon, some distance learning. Will require clinical experiences that may be at various sites outside of Saskatoon
MEDICAL RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY - DIPLOMA
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Program duration: 90 weeks Program location(s): Saskatoon, some distance learning. Will require clinical experiences that may be at various sites outside of Saskatoon
PHARMACY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATE
Program duration: 40 weeks Program location(s): Saskatoon, some distance learning
PRIMARY CARE PARAMEDIC CERTIFICATE Program duration: 41 weeks Program location(s): Regina, Saskatoon
THERAPEUTIC RECREATION DIPLOMA Program duration: 70 weeks Program location(s): Saskatoon, distance learning
Medical radiologic technology is a balance of cutting-edge imaging technology and hands-on patient care. The Medical Radiologic Technology program is a nationally accredited twoyear program. You will learn to apply the principles of science and medicine to medical radiography, and to develop technical competency in the techniques and equipment used in diagnostic imaging departments. Graduates are eligible to write the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) national certification exam and once certified can work anywhere in Canada. Medical Radiation Technologists work in hospitals and private medical clinics as well as at scientific companies and educational institutions. Advances in pharmaceuticals, more educated consumers and an aging population contribute to a growing demand for pharmacy technicians. Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s Pharmacy Technician program is nationally accredited and applies classroom theory to lab work and clinical experience in both community and hospital practice. You will develop the knowledge and skills to prepare medications for patients and assist pharmacists with the management and operation of a pharmacy. Graduates of the program are eligible to write the national examination provided by the Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (PEBC), and if successful, register to become a pharmacy technician in their province. Career opportunities are diverse and include practice sites such as community pharmacies, hospital pharmacies, long-term care facilities, home health care, pharmaceutical sales, manufacturing and insurance.
* Fire Services often require PCP for employment and may provide fire training and a career as a firefighter for qualified PCPs.
Firefighter*
Recreation Therapy Assistant
Therapeutic Recreation Programmer
$29,400 - $89,100
$40,000 - $73,300
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HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM saskpolytech.ca/hospitality
There’s no better time to think about a career in hospitality and tourism. Employment in both sectors is hopping, and a Saskatchewan Polytechnic diploma or certificate is proof positive that you have both the practical training and knowledge you’ll need to succeed. Our Hospitality and Tourism programs will prepare you to work in an array of venues, including hotels, restaurants, resorts, schools, hospitals, recreation complexes and remote catering facilities, or in a business of your own.
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SASKATCHEWAN POLYTECHNIC PROGRAM CULINARY ARTS - DIPLOMA Program duration: 70 weeks Program location(s): Saskatoon
PROGRAM OVERVIEW Turn your passion for food into a career. Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s Culinary Arts diploma program provides advanced culinary training in everything from cooking principles and practices to cost control, menu design and kitchen management. It’s the only two-year advanced culinary training program in Saskatchewan and it’s hands-on, fast-paced and cutting-edge. Build a career in restaurants, hotels, resorts, hospitals, clubs, corporate settings or your own business. You’ll earn academic credit and trade time toward becoming a Red Seal chef.
SAMPLE CAREER TITLES
NOC CLASSIFICATION 1 AND NOC EARNING POTENTIAL2
Kitchen Supervisor
Food Service Supervisors (6212)
$21,900 - $56,800
Chef
Chefs (6241)
$22,900 - $58,200
Sous Chef
Chefs (6241)
$22,900 - $58,200
Certified Nutrition Manager (CNM)
Restaurant and Food Service Managers (0631)
$27,100 - $75,100
Nutrition Manager
Restaurant and Food Service Managers (0631)
$27,100 - $75,100
Food Service Supervisor
Food Service Supervisors (6212)
$21,900 - $56,800
Food Counter Attendant
Food Counter Attendants, Kitchen Helpers and Related Occupations (6641)
$21,300 - $37,300
Kitchen Helper
Food Counter Attendants, Kitchen Helpers and Related Occupations (6641)
$21,300 - $37,300
Sales, Marketing and Advertising Managers (0611)
$48,600 - $128,500
Restaurant and Food Service Managers (0631)
$27,100 - $75,100
Senior Managers - Trade, Broadcasting and Other Services, N.E.C. (0015)
$32,600 - $131,000
Cook
Cooks (6242)
$21,300 - $41,600
Food Counter Attendant
Food Counter Attendants, Kitchen Helpers and Related Occupations (6641)
$21,300 - $37,300
Butchers, Meat Cutters and Fishmongers Retail and Wholesale (6251) Industrial Butchers and Meat Cutters, Poultry Preparers and Related Workers (9462) Labourers in Food, Beverage and Tobacco Processing (9617)
$21,300 - $47,600
Chef
Chefs (6241)
$22,900 - $58,200
Cook
Cooks (6242)
$21,300 - $41,600
Manager Sport, Recreation and Culture
Recreation, Sports and Fitness Program Service Directors (0513)
$21,300 - $69,400
Special Events Manager
Conference and Event Planners (1226)
$30,500 - $94,500
Community Development Consultant
Business Development Officers and Marketing Researchers and Consultants (4163)
$37,400 - $111,400
FOOD AND NUTRITION MANAGEMENT - DIPLOMA Program duration: 70 weeks Program location(s): Saskatoon, some distance learning
Food and nutrition management is a multi-billion dollar global industry with a growing choice of career opportunities. Get an edge to pursue challenging careers as managers in the dynamic and growing health care and food service industries. With knowledge of nutrition and food service, business skills and human relations skills you are prepared to work in the nutrition department of a hospital, long-term care facility, or other food or nutrition-related industry. Nutrition managers work as part of a team with representatives from other departments and collaborate with dietitians to ensure client nutritional needs are met.
FOOD SERVICE COOK APPLIED CERTIFICATE Program duration: 12 weeks Program location(s): Moose Jaw, Prince Albert
Food service is facing a serious labour shortage across Canada. The result? Growing demand and exciting opportunities for skilled workers. Whether you’re new or already working in the industry, the Food Service Cook program is designed to enhance your knowledge, skills and employability. The applied certificate program is delivered entirely through distance education, which means you don’t have to leave home or quit your job. Training in all aspects of food service operation, from special diets to food safety, qualifies you for jobs in hospitals, care facilities, hotels and restaurants.
HOTEL AND RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT - DIPLOMA Program duration: 70 weeks Program location(s): Saskatoon, some distance learning
All travelers want a nice home away from home. Hospitality Sales Manager professionals ensure this by making their businesses run smoothly. Hotel and Restaurant Management provides a thorough background in the management of front office, Restaurant Manager housekeeping, catering, marketing and food and beverage functions. Students enjoy strong industry support through practicums, guest lecturers, scholarships and input into Hotel General Manager curriculum. Many graduates work in supervisory and management positions, while others have gone on to operate their own specialty restaurants.
INSTITUTIONAL COOKING APPLIED CERTIFICATE Program duration: 20 weeks Program location(s): Prince Albert
From baking to soups, sauces, meats and more, students learn how to produce nutritious, delicious foods in quantity. Institutional Cooking is a unique program that focuses on preparation of large quantities of food in commercial and institutional settings. Grads are in high demand at hospitals, remote catering facilities, private and public sector institutions, restaurants and hotels. Trade time and academic credit may be available for graduates who find employment in the trade and register as apprentices.
MEAT PROCESSING CERTIFICATE Program duration: 18 weeks Program location(s): Saskatoon
Meat processing is one of the largest industries in Canada, Butcher/Meat Cutter with excellent employment prospects now and in the future. Meat Processing provides professional knowledge and skills in making sausage, smoking meats and curing meats. Industrial Butcher Learning by doing is a major focus of the program. Practical labs and a two-week practicum let you put your skills to work in real-world settings. Saskatchewan Polytechnic grads work in different environments including independent processing Meat Packager plants, commercial sausage kitchens and retail meat markets.
PROFESSIONAL COOKING CERTIFICATE Program duration: 35 weeks Program location(s): Moose Jaw, Prince Albert, some distance learning
Turn your love of food and entertaining into a career. Saskatchewan’s most recognized culinary training program offers a comprehensive curriculum and highly trained instructors who share their passion for professional cooking. Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s Professional Cooking program develops the skills and knowledge you need to join a team of culinary professionals. Get hands-on experience in state-ofthe-art commercial and professional kitchens. Graduates have turned their passion for food preparation into careers as working chefs and cooks, kitchen managers, banquet chefs and sous chefs. Trade time and academic credit are available for graduates who find employment in the trade and register as cook apprentices to further their careers as journeyperson cooks.
RECREATION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIPLOMA Program duration: 67 weeks Program location(s): Saskatoon
Leadership, volunteerism, social awareness—these are characteristics shared by people working in recreation and community development. It’s a growth industry, and Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s new Recreation and Community Development program will help turn your passion into a dynamic career. Be a recreation director; manager of sport, recreation and culture; community development officer; facility manager; or special events manager. Your skills are in demand in rural and urban communities.
$21,300 - $49,500
$21,800 - $45,800
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HUMAN SERVICES AND COMMUNITY SAFETY saskpolytech.ca/humanservices
SASKATCHEWAN POLYTECHNIC PROGRAM
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
ABORIGINAL POLICING PREPARATION - APPLIED CERTIFICATE Program duration: 28 weeks Program location(s): Prince Albert, Regina, Saskatoon
Train for a career in law enforcement that goes beyond knowledge and skill development to include personal wellness and cultural awareness. Aboriginal Policing Preparation is a program with a unique curriculum and highly trained instructors, each with experience in policing. It will help prepare you for federal and provincial policing positions including the RCMP, municipal police, border services, airport and mine security, corrections, casinos and the military.
CORRECTIONAL STUDIES DIPLOMA Program duration: 64 weeks Program location(s): Prince Albert
Security is just one element of correctional work. Good corrections workers contribute to public safety through safe, secure and humane control. They also assist offenders with their rehabilitation and reintegration back into communities as lawabiding citizens. The Correctional Studies program is delivered in partnership with federal and provincial correctional agencies. A hands-on approach to learning plus work placements gives you a strong foundation in correctional theory and practical skills. On graduation, you’ll be prepared for an entry-level position as a correctional officer in a federal or provincial institution, or a corrections worker in a youth facility, healing lodge, drug treatment centre or community-based justice program.
COURT SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR APPLIED CERTIFICATE Program duration: 14 weeks Program location(s): Regina
Demand is growing for court services administrators. It’s a unique career path with lots of job options. You could work in court support positions for courts, agencies, boards and tribunals, or in administrative positions in the justice sector.
DISABILITY SUPPORT WORKER - CERTIFICATE Program duration: 36 weeks Program location(s): Saskatoon, distance learning
Disability support workers believe every individual has a right to live life to the fullest, and they are passionate about participation for all. Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s Disability Support Worker program prepares you to support individuals with mental, emotional, learning and/or physical disabilities. The flexible program lets you study on campus or by distance learning, with practical experience provided in community-based practicums. You’ll graduate with the knowledge and skills necessary to work in a health-care institution, educational setting, residential program, adult vocational training centre or community-based agency.
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION - CERTIFICATE OR DIPLOMA Program duration: 38 weeks (certificate), 76 weeks (diploma) Program location(s): Prince Albert (certificate only), Regina, Saskatoon, distance learning
Early childhood educators enjoy working with children and have the necessary skills to create curriculum to support children’s development in the early years of life. The Early Childhood Education program includes both one-year certificate and twoyear diploma options. The option you choose depends on how far you want to take your career. As a certified early childhood educator in Saskatchewan, your first job may be in a child care centre, preschool or a family child care home setting. A diploma in Early Childhood Education expands your opportunities to include work with infants and toddlers as well as children with diverse needs, as a child care centre director or a community support worker in children’s programs.
EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT CERTIFICATE Program duration: 38 weeks Program location(s): Saskatoon, Regina, distance learning
ESTHETICIAN - CERTIFICATE Program duration: 39 weeks Program location(s): Prince Albert
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Educational assistants work with classroom teachers to create inclusive learning environments. The Educational Assistant program prepares you to work with children and youth who have diverse learning needs. Most Saskatchewan Polytechnic grads find jobs in traditional classroom settings in elementary, junior high and high schools, but you could also work in resource rooms, help with lunch and after-school programs, or find opportunities in care facilities, youth centres and alternative education programs. Estheticians are skin care experts who look beyond beauty products to offer treatments that keep skin looking fresh and healthy. A unique feature of the Esthetician program is the independent study, which lets you work through written materials independently while still having access to an instructor and hands-on labs and practicums. There are growing career opportunities—in salons, spas, wellness centres, seniors’ homes, plastic surgery clinics and medical spas. Grads also have the option of moving directly into Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s Hairstylist program.
SAMPLE CAREER TITLES
NOC CLASSIFICATION 1 AND NOC EARNING POTENTIAL2
Police Officer
Police Officers (Except Commissioned) (6261)
$37,500 - $95,900
Sheriff
Sheriffs and Bailiffs (6461)
$42,400 - $94,300
Security Guard
Security Guards and Related Occupations (6651)
$22,900 - $47,900
Correctional Services Officer
Correctional Services Officers (6462)
$32,900 - $72,100
Security Guard
Security Guards and Related Occupations (6651)
$22,900 - $47,900
Court Clerk
Court Clerks (1443)
$29,200 - $59,6003
Law Clerk
Paralegal and Related Occupations (4211)
$26,000 - $94,400
Disability Support Worker Community and Social
$28,800 - $69,200
Early Childhood Educator
Early Childhood Educators and Assistants (4214)
$21,300 - $50,100
Teacher Assistant
Elementary and Secondary School Teacher Assistants (6472)
$29,200 - $46,500
Esthetician
Estheticians, Electrologists and Related Occupations (6482)
$21,300 - $46,800
Service Workers (4212)
Canada’s complex health-care system, aging population and evolving medical technologies all add up to a growing demand for skilled health-care workers. Health careers demand accuracy, attention to detail, manual dexterity, self-motivation, organizational skills and empathy. Saskatchewan Polytechnic grads are answering that call. Some work as medical lab technologists, dental hygienists, paramedics or continuing care assistants. Others immerse themselves in addictions counselling, therapeutic recreation programming or health information management. The School of Health Sciences offers a host of career options from which to choose.
SASKATCHEWAN POLYTECHNIC PROGRAM
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
SAMPLE CAREER TITLES
NOC CLASSIFICATION 1 AND NOC EARNING POTENTIAL2
Embalmer
Funeral Directors and Embalmers (6272)
$24,000 - $74,7003
Funeral Director
Funeral Directors and Embalmers (6272)
$24,000 - $74,7003
Hairstylist
Hairstylists and Barbers (6271)
$20,800 - $50,800
FUNERAL SERVICE CERTIFICATE Program duration: 42 weeks Program location(s): Distance learning
People who provide funeral services in Saskatchewan are licensed professionals with a deep understanding of the human condition and a sincere desire to be of service. Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s Funeral Service program helps develop skills needed to support individuals coping with death and to provide the essential services involved in the care of final arrangements for their loved ones. The program is delivered in co-operation with the Funeral and Cremation Services Council of Saskatchewan. Study includes core components followed by specialties in embalming or funeral directing or both. Graduates are qualified to become interns at licensed funeral homes. Once you have successfully completed your internship, you write licensing exams to practise in Saskatchewan as a funeral director and/or embalmer.
HAIRSTYLIST - CERTIFICATE Program duration: 45 weeks Program location(s): Prince Albert
In the world of hairstyling, change is the most exciting part of the business. That’s a big attraction if you’re looking for a creative career. The Hairstylist program provides the foundation you need to earn a Learner’s Certificate and work as an apprentice in a salon or spa. A unique feature of the program is the independent study, which lets you work through written materials independently while still having access to an instructor and hands-on labs and practicums. Grads also have the option of moving directly into the Esthetician program.
INDIGENOUS PEACEKEEPING APPLIED CERTIFICATE Program duration: 25 weeks Program location(s): Distance learning
If you’re passionate about making our communities safer places to live, work and play, consider a career in indigenous peacekeeping. Indigenous Peacekeeping is a program that prepares you for success in community law enforcement and community justice. The program is specifically designed for those who want to work in First Nations communities. Flexible off-campus learning and small class sizes provide a comfortable learning environment. Instructors bring realworld experience into the classroom, giving you an accurate picture of your chosen field.
Peacekeeper
Police Officers (Except Commissioned) (6261)
$37,500 - $95,900
Security Guard
Security Guards and Related Occupations (6651)
$22,900 - $47,900
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY PRACTITIONER - APPLIED CERTIFICATE OR CERTIFICATE Program duration: See saskpolytech.ca Program location(s): Saskatoon, distance learning
Interested in becoming an occupational health and safety practitioner? Saskatchewan Polytechnic offers two options in Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner training—an entry-level applied certificate program and a more advanced certificate program. Graduates work with federal, provincial and municipal governments; mining companies; natural resource companies; health-care facilities; safety associations; and educational institutions. Program graduates obtain one of three requirements necessary to challenge the national Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) exam.
Occupational Health and Safety Officer
Inspectors in Public and Environmental Health and Occupational Health and Safety (2263)
$36,100 - $91,000
VICTIM SERVICES COORDINATION APPLIED CERTIFICATE Program duration: 17 weeks Program location(s): Prince Albert, Regina, distance learning
Provide advocacy, information, assistance and referrals to victims of crime or traumatic events. Working with the provincial Ministry of Justice, Saskatchewan Polytechnic has redeveloped the victim services training into an applied certificate program. Victim Services Coordination gives you a foundation in case management, volunteer coordination, client service strategies, self-care and more. When you graduate, you’ll be prepared to work as a victim services coordinator, assistant coordinator, domestic violence victim caseworker or Aboriginal resource officer.
Victim Services Coordinator
Community and Social Service Workers (4212)
$28,800 - $69,200
Victim Services Worker
Community and Social Service Workers (4212)
$28,800 - $69,200
YOUTH CARE WORKER CERTIFICATE OR DIPLOMA Program duration: 35 weeks (certificate), 70 weeks (diploma) Program location(s): Regina (part time via Continuing Education), Saskatoon, distance learning
Being able to connect with youth is a rare gift. If you have the gift, specialized training will help you transform young lives. The Youth Care Worker program at Saskatchewan Polytechnic includes both one-year certificate and twoyear diploma options. The option you choose depends on where you want to go in your career. There are job opportunities in many different settings—residential group homes, emergency child and youth care, parenting and family support services, foster care, youth justice, advocacy, community development, life skills training and more.
Youth Care Worker
Community and Social Service Workers (4212)
$28,800 - $69,200
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INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY saskpolytech.ca/ICT We live in a connected world, with a wealth of career options for those who embrace technology. Today’s digital economy needs people like you – creative minds, problem solvers, quick thinkers, technology buffs. Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s Information and Communications Technology programs can train you for a variety of positions, including computer engineering technologist, computer network technician, web developer, library technician and graphic designer.
SASKATCHEWAN POLYTECHNIC PROGRAM BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS - DIPLOMA Program duration: 64 weeks Program location(s): Moose Jaw, some distance learning
COMPUTER ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY - DIPLOMA Program duration: 76 weeks Program location(s): Moose Jaw, some distance learning
COMPUTER NETWORKING TECHNICIAN - CERTIFICATE Program duration: 33 weeks Program location(s): Regina, some distance learning
COMPUTER SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY - DIPLOMA Program duration: 74 weeks Program location(s): Saskatoon, some distance learning
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SAMPLE CAREER TITLES
NOC CLASSIFICATION 1 AND NOC EARNING POTENTIAL2
In business, technology is more than a tool—it’s a necessity. And that spells opportunity for specialists in business information systems. As systems analysts, programmers, web developers and help desk technicians, specialists use their technical skill and business acumen to find solutions to challenging issues. It’s a great career option if you’re a self-motivated individual who enjoys problem solving and working with technology.
Business Analyst
Information Systems Analysts and Consultants (2171) Computer Programmers and Interactive Media Developers (2174) Web Designers and Developers (2175)
If you’re a creative thinker who likes playing with technology, becoming a computer engineering technologist offers great possibilities. The Computer Engineering Technology program lets you alternate classroom study with work terms to get a hands-on learning experience. Grads enjoy a choice of career paths—network administrator, systems coordinator or technical/systems analyst. You might work in sales, R&D or customer support in large companies, institutions and manufacturing plants.
Computer Systems Analyst
Computer network technicians are often called the “network mechanics” of the 21st century. Computer networks are essential to business productivity and global economic growth. Keeping networks up and running 24-7 is critical, which is why computer networking technicians are in demand. Enjoy a career with a variety of job paths: network analyst, administrator, system support technician, help desk analyst and much more.
Computer Network Technician
Computer Network Technicians (2281)
$31,200 - $100,100
Network Analyst
Computer Network Technicians (2281)
$31,200 - $100,100
User Support Technician
User Support Technicians (2282)
$40,600 - $87,600
Mobile Application Programmer
Software Engineers and Designers (2173)
$31,200 - $112,800
Computer Programmer
Computer Programmers and Interactive Media Developers (2174)
$42,000 - $86,900
Network Administrator
Computer Network Technicians (2281)
$31,200 - $100,100
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Information technology is a field that is constantly evolving and innovating. Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s Computer Systems Technology diploma program will help you gain skills in many computer related disciplines to prepare you for an exciting career in the industry. You’ll be prepared to launch a career in interactive web development, mobile applications, systems analysis and design, local area network administration, program software and database solutions, hardware installation and configuration and more.
Software Developer Web Developer
Computer Engineering Technologist Computer Network Technician
$45,800 - $75,100 $42,000 - $86,900 $21,300 - $68,900
Information Systems $45,800 - $75,100 Analysts and Consultants (2171) Electrical and Electronics $37,500 - $85,400 Engineering Technologists and Technicians (2241) Computer Network $31,200 - $100,100 Technicians (2281)
SASKATCHEWAN POLYTECHNIC PROGRAM GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS DIPLOMA Program duration: 68 weeks Program location(s): Regina
LIBRARY AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - DIPLOMA Program duration: 72 weeks Program location(s): Saskatoon, some distance learning
MEDIA ARTS PRODUCTION CERTIFICATE, DIPLOMA Program duration: 35 weeks (certificate), 70 weeks (diploma) Program location(s): Prince Albert, some distance learning
NEW MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS CERTIFICATE, DIPLOMA Program duration: 36 weeks (certificate), diploma varies Program location(s): Prince Albert, Regina, some distance learning
PROGRAM OVERVIEW Graphic communications in the digital age are evolving in new directions … and creating new opportunities. The Graphic Communications diploma program provides the conceptual and technical expertise necessary to build a career in the industry. Follow your passion — graphic design or printing. You’ll discover job opportunities in advertising agencies, commercial print shops, design firms, publishing agencies and more. Visit saskpolytech.ca to learn about the Canadian Printing Industry Association scholarship. Whether managing resource centres or administering small libraries, library and information technologists are point people on the information highway. Library and Information Technology graduates enjoy a range of career choices in school libraries, university and college libraries, resource centres, museums, public libraries, government departments, hospitals, law firms, consulting firms and more. You might start as a cataloguing technician or research assistant, then move up to supervisory positions. Media is the focal point of information transfer in our society. Media arts production specialists use this powerful tool to educate, influence and inspire. The Media Arts Production certificate program provides the basics: learn how to transform creative ideas into a variety of media formats, operate production equipment, prepare materials and produce media programs. The diploma program builds on these skills with hands-on, in-depth training. Possible career paths include camera operators, media technicians, copywriters, editors, producers and more. Whether you’re interested in web design or interactive media, career opportunities in new media are growing by leaps and bounds. Why not get paid for doing what you love? Develop your creative talent in graphic, web and interactive design. Learn to create websites, design graphics, develop interactive media, create digital presentations and more. Hone your skills in web and mobile technologies. Explore interests in photography, video, audio and 2D and 3D animation. Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s New Media Communications certificate program provides a multi-faceted skill set on progressive media topics and software. The diploma program lets you develop advanced skills by specializing in two of three streams:
SAMPLE CAREER TITLES
NOC CLASSIFICATION 1 AND NOC EARNING POTENTIAL2
Photographer
Photographers (5221)
$21,300 - $54,100
Graphic Designer
Graphic Designers and Illustrators (5241)
$32,400 - $90,100
Printing Press Operator
Printing Press Operators (7381)
$29,200 - $64,5003
Library Clerk
Library Clerks (1451)
$22,900 - $59,500
Library Technician
Library and Archive Technicians and Assistants (5211)
$21,900 - $57,600
Library Assistant
Library and Archive Technicians and Assistants (5211)
$21,900 - $57,600
Producer / Director
Producers, Directors, Choreographers and Related Occupations (5131) Producers, Directors, Choreographers and Related Occupations (5131) Film and Video Camera Operators (5222)
$32,200 - $81,100
Media Developer
Computer Programmers and Interactive Media Developers (2174)
$42,000 - $86,900
Media Developer
Computer Programmers and Interactive Media Developers (2174)
$42,000 - $86,900
Web Designer
Web Designers and Developers (2175)
$21,300 - $68,900
Fibre Optics Installation and Repair Technician
Telecommunications Installation and Repair Workers (7246)
$43,700 - $74,900
Telecommunications Trunking and Switching Technician
Telecommunications Installation and Repair Workers (7246)
$43,700 - $74,900
Regional Cable TV Technician
Cable Television Service and Maintenance Technicians (7247)
$27,800 - $69,6003
Web Designer
Web Designers and Developers (2175) Web Designers and Developers (2175)
$21,300 - $68,900
Producer / Director
Camera Operator
$32,200 - $81,100
$30,000 - $87,4003
DIGITAL GRAPHIC DESIGN Adds the skills you need to create interesting and effective graphic solutions for websites, banner ads and other interactive media. Career paths include graphic artist, graphic interface designer, new media developer and web developer. Advanced certificate available online. DYNAMIC WEB DEVELOPMENT Adds the skills you need to develop sophisticated, interactive web content, including secure websites, online databases, electronic catalogues and e-commerce solutions. Career paths include web developer, web programmer and e-commerce system developer. Advanced certificate available online. INTERACTIVE MEDIA PRODUCTION Adds the skills you need to create interesting and effective graphic solutions for websites, banner ads and other interactive media. Career paths include graphic artist, graphic interface designer, new media developer and web developer. Advanced certificate available online.
TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORKING TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATE Program duration: 45 weeks Program location(s): Regina
WEB SITE DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT - APPLIED CERTIFICATE Program duration: 35 weeks Program location(s): Distance learning
More than ever, advances in technology are making our world a smaller place. The telecommunications industry continues to provide us with faster and more robust networks that keep us all connected. This growth is ensuring that there is a strong demand for the technicians that can design, build, maintain and repair the telecommunications systems that keep global communications flowing. As the telecommunications industry continues to grow and evolve, the demand for technicians remains strong. Graduates of the program may find employment in telecommunications systems design, construction and installation; computer networking systems installation; satellite communications equipment installation and repair; fibre optics splicing and installation; and more. Every organization has a website. Public agencies and private companies, big box brands and mom & pops— they all have a website (or need a better website). You will learn to build easy-to-navigate websites, design interactive content, setup and customize a web development environment, develop security protocols and more. It’s a great way to build your skill set … or take your career in an exciting new direction. Graduates are in demand as employees and independent contractors.
Webmaster
$21,300 - $68,900
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SCHOOL OF
MINING, ENERGY AND MANUFACTURING saskpolytech.ca/MEM
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PROGRAM OVERVIEW
CAD/CAM ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY - DIPLOMA Program duration: 74 weeks Program location(s): Saskatoon, some distance learning
CAD/CAM engineering technologists are practical thinkers with a flair for creative problem solving and a unique ability to visualize how things work, and give ideas practical form and function. Career opportunities range from design and drafting, to production quality control, to CNC equipment programming and operation. Or you could work in product design, prototype development, 3D solid modelling or advanced stress analysis.
CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY DIPLOMA Program duration: 72 weeks Program location(s): Saskatoon, some distance learning
Saskatchewan has what the world wants—potash, uranium, oil and gas. This resource boom is a major factor in the growing demand for chemical technologists. The Chemical Technology program develops knowledge and skill in chemical analysis and chemical plant operation. The emphasis on hands-on learning prepares you to work in commercial, industrial or government labs; in technical sales; and in industrial settings. Grads have the option of moving directly into the workforce or using program articulation agreements with various universities to ladder into a university degree.
SAMPLE CAREER TITLES
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Mechanical Technologist
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians (2232) Drafting Technologists and Technicians (2253)
$41,700 - $118,100
Drafting Technologists and Technicians (2253)
$40,600 - $85,100
Chemical Technologist
Chemical Technologists and Technicians (2211)
$26,400 - $74,900
Laboratory Technologist/ Technician
Chemical Technologists and Technicians (2211)
$26,400 - $74,900
Quality Control/Assurance Chemical Technologists and Technicians (2211) Technologist/Technician
$26,400 - $74,900
Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technologists and Technicians (2241) Power Systems and Power Stations Operators (7352)
$37,500 - $85,400
Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technologists and Technicians (2241) Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technologists and Technicians (2241) Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technologists and Technicians (2241)
$37,500 - $85,400
CAD/CAM Engineering Technologist Design and Drafting Technologist
$40,600 - $85,100
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY - DIPLOMA Program duration: 76 weeks Program location(s): Moose Jaw, some distance learning
Electrical systems are the backbone of modern industry and power generation utilities. The increasing complexity of the field is putting a high premium on skilled electrical engineering technologists. Electrical engineering technologists are more in demand today than ever before. They have the specialized skills our society needs to keep the power on—literally. Career opportunities include jobs with consulting engineering firms, power generation utilities, manufacturing firms, petroleum or mining firms and more.
Electrical Engineering Technologist
ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY DIPLOMA Program duration: 74 weeks Program location(s): Saskatoon
The demand for Electronic Systems Engineering Technology is growing as individuals with specialized knowledge and skills are required to work with complex electronic systems. They’re the ones who integrate technological innovation into our everyday lives. Electronic systems engineering technologists are creative team players who like a good challenge. Opportunities exist in the fields of applied research, automated control systems, microprocessor systems, communication systems and electronic product development.
Building Controls Technologist Communications Technologist
ENGINEERING DESIGN AND DRAFTING TECHNOLOGY DIPLOMA Program duration: 76 weeks Program location(s): Moose Jaw, some distance learning
Engineering design and drafting technologists perform computerized design and drafting functions in industrial or engineering settings. It’s a career path that requires practical thinkers, an eye for detail and the ability to visualize how things work and assemble ideas into three-dimensional space. Engineering design and drafting technologists create engineering designs, drawings and related technical information. You might work independently, but you are more likely to be part of a multidisciplinary team.
CAD Draftsperson
Drafting Technologists and Technicians (2253)
$40,600 - $85,100
CAD Technologist
Drafting Technologists and Technicians (2253)
$40,600 - $85,100
Design and Drafting Technologist
Drafting Technologists and Technicians (2253)
$40,600 - $85,100
Structural Metal Platework Fabricator
Structural Metal and Platework Fabricators and Fitters (7263)
$35,900 - $69,700
Welder
Welders and Related Machine Operators (7265)
$37,500 - $79,100
Project Coordinator
Construction Managers (0711)
$43,700 - $120,000
Land Surveyor
Land Surveyors (2154)
$49,500 - $91,500
Geomatics Technologist
Mapping and Related Technologists and Technicians (2255)
$49,800 - $77,700
FABRICATOR-WELDER CERTIFICATE Program duration: 34 weeks Program location(s): Saskatoon
GEOMATICS AND SURVEYING ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY DIPLOMA Program duration: 76 weeks Program location(s): Moose Jaw, some distance learning
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One program, two certificates … double the career options. Fabricator-Welder is a dual trade program that prepares you to work in either the welding or metal fabrication trade. You could be doing custom fabrication, construction, mass production and maintenance in petroleum, mining, forestry, railway and other industries. Trade time and academic credit may be available for grads who find employment in the trade and register as apprentices. Computers are reinventing the way we see our world. Where yesterday’s map-makers used chains and levels, today’s geomatics technologists use satellites and computers. Geomatics technologists are more than just land surveyors. They are investigators, designers, collectors and managers of geographic data—information essential to resource development, infrastructure projects, and virtually every kind of industrial, commercial, public or private construction project. Geomatics technologists are adventurous, diplomats and problem solvers who often act as a point of contact to the public, engineers and contractors.
Electrical Generating Systems Technician
Electronics Design Technologist
$59,600 - $94,000
$37,500 - $85,400 $37,500 - $85,400
You’re analytical, have an eye for detail, and are at home in a lab ... or maybe you thrive in a creative environment, the outdoors or working with machinery. Careers in mining, energy and manufacturing require a diversity of skills. Our school’s programs train students in everything from engineering technology, welding and industrial mechanics to electronics, ironworking and underground mining.
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Industrial mechanics help keep our lights on, our water running and our economy humming. There’s a saying among industrial mechanics: If it doesn’t have tires, we’ll fix it. It’s a good description of a career with so many possibilities working on “stationary” industrial equipment. Graduates of the Industrial Mechanics program work at potash and uranium operations, oil refineries, manufacturing plants, grain handling facilities, power plants and more. Trade time and academic credit may be available for grads who find employment in the trade and register as apprentices.
Construction Millwright
Construction Millwrights and Industrial Mechanics (Except Textile) (7311) Construction Millwrights and Industrial Mechanics (Except Textile) (7311) Industrial Engineering and Manufacturing Technologists and Technicians (2233)
$41,600 - $90,200
INSTRUMENTATION ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY DIPLOMA Program duration: 76 weeks Program location(s): Moose Jaw
Industrial processes have become so complex that it takes the specialized skills of instrumentation engineering technologists just to look after the instruments used for measurement and control. Instrumentation engineering technologists not only have a knack for fixing things; they have the ability to apply math, science and physics to solve complex measurement and control problems. They’re employed in virtually every sector, with most opportunities concentrated in mining, oil and gas recovery and transmission, oil refining and a variety of fertilizer plants.
Control Specialist
Industrial Instrument Technicians and Mechanics (2243) Industrial Instrument Technicians and Mechanics (2243)
$50,000 - $95,200
MACHINIST - CERTIFICATE Program duration: 34 weeks Program location(s): Regina, Saskatoon
As a machinist, you will learn how to create the mechanisms you may have only imagined. From the plastic parts in your cell phone to the tires on your car, machinists have made the moulds and dies for manufacturing these items. Everything made of steel, aluminum and plastic is made directly from a machine shop. The Machinist program provides a solid foundation in basic machining skills. When you graduate, you’ll be ready for work in custom machine shops, computer machine tool operation firms and large and small shops making parts and repairs. Trade time and academic credit may be available for grads who find employment in the trade and register as apprentices.
CNC Machinist
Machinists and Machining and Tooling Inspectors (7231)
$37,500 - $102,000
Machinist
Machinists and Machining and Tooling Inspectors (7231)
$37,500 - $102,000
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY - DIPLOMA Program duration: 74 weeks Program location(s): Saskatoon, some distance learning
Mechanical engineering technologists (METs) ensure that the machines and systems our society depends on work the way they’re supposed to. An MET may be involved in many aspects of the design, analysis, testing and maintenance of equipment across a broad spectrum of industries. You can also find opportunities in instrumentation and process monitoring, heating and ventilation systems, and resource management and exploitation, as well as industrial sales. As an MET, you will possess the skills to work solely or as part of a team to ensure projects are successfully completed.
Mechanical Engineering Technologist
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians (2232) Drafting Technologists and Technicians (2253)
$41,700 - $118,100
Commercial / Industrial HVAC-R Salesperson
Technical Sales Specialists Wholesale Trade (6221)
$26,600 - $100,100
Mining is one of the fastest-growing sectors in Saskatchewan. As a mining engineering technologist, you’ll be part of a team dedicated to ensuring smooth, efficient mine operation. You might work in mine surveying for surface or underground operations, mine drafting, mine ventilation monitoring, ground control monitoring or quality control. It’s a career path that offers good pay and opportunities for advancement.
Mining Engineering Technologist
Geological and Mineral Technologists and Technicians (2212) Geological and Mineral Technologists and Technicians (2212)
$38,400 - $114,400
Power engineering is all about keeping the engines of industry running day and night. Power engineering technologists and technicians use their specialized knowledge and skills to control and maintain large, complex power and process systems. There are job opportunities in a wide range of facilities including electrical power generation plants, light and heavy industry, refineries, and public and commercial buildings.
Steam Engineer
Stationary Engineers and Auxiliary Equipment Operators (7351) Stationary Engineers and Auxiliary Equipment Operators (7351) Power Systems and Power Stations Operators (7352)
$37,900 - $92,000
Skilled welders are in demand in just about every industry, making it a career with great mobility. Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s Welding program provides the foundational knowledge and skills you need to operate welding equipment and perform basic welding operations. Grads are in demand in Saskatchewan’s thriving oil and gas, mining, manufacturing and construction sectors. Trade time and academic credit may be available for grads who find employment in the trade and register as apprentices.
Welder
Welders and Related Machine Operators (7265) Mechanical Assemblers and Inspectors (9486)
$37,500 - $79,100
INDUSTRIAL MECHANICS CERTIFICATE Program duration: 32 weeks Program location(s): Prince Albert, Saskatoon
MINING ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY - DIPLOMA Program duration: 72 weeks Program location(s): Saskatoon, some distance learning POWER ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY - DIPLOMA n Program duration: 72 weeks Program location(s): Saskatoon
WELDING - CERTIFICATE Program duration: 34 weeks Program location(s): Moose Jaw, Prince Albert, Regina, Saskatoon
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Industrial Mechanic Planner
Instrumentation Engineering Technician/Technologist
Design and Drafting Technologist
Mining Survey Technologist
Steam Plant Operator Panel Operator
Implement Assembler
$41,600 - $90,200 $42,200 - $98,600
$50,000 - $95,200
$40,600 - $85,100
$38,400 - $114,400
$37,900 - $92,000 $59,600 - $94,000
$29,400 - $53,900
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SCHOOL OF
NATURAL RESOURCES AND BUILT ENVIRONMENT saskpolytech.ca/NRBE
If you want to play a key role in managing our natural environment or in shaping our built environment, Saskatchewan Polytechnic can help. The School of Natural Resources and Built Environment will prepare you for a career such as forestry technician, park interpreter, environmental protection officer, water resource manager, geographic information science specialist, engineering technologist in civil, environmental and water resources fields and more. SASKATCHEWAN POLYTECHNIC PROGRAM CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES: CIVIL CONSTRUCTION - DIPLOMA Program duration: 76 weeks Program location(s): Moose Jaw, some distance learning
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PROGRAM OVERVIEW Wherever a building, a bridge, a road or other structure is being built, you are sure to find that civil engineering technologists are part of the team building it. Civil engineering technologists are employed in many different sectors. You could work as an engineering assistant in highway construction, utility structures, building construction or land development. Your first job might be in quality control as a technologist in concrete, asphalt or soil testing laboratories, or as a surveyor, draftsperson, detailer or assistant designer. With experience, many Civil Engineering Technology graduates work in management, project management or as principals in their own companies.
SAMPLE CAREER TITLES
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Project Coordinator (Civil Construction)
Construction Managers (0711)
$43,700 - $120,000
Civil Technologist I/II (Civil Construction)
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians (2231)
$39,600 - $92,100
Construction Inspector/Estimator (Civil Construction)
Construction Inspectors (2264)
$24,800 - $100,900
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Project Coordinator (Water Resources)
Construction Managers (0711)
$43,700 - $120,000
Urban Planner (Water Resources)
Urban and Land Use Planners (2153)
$47,600 - $101,600
Water Resources Technologist I/II (Water Resources)
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians (2231)
$39,600 - $92,100
CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES: WATER RESOURCES - DIPLOMA Program duration: 76 weeks Program location(s): Moose Jaw, some distance learning
Around the world, growing populations and changing geographical demographics are putting pressure on the planet’s water resources. This is increasing the demand for skilled water resource engineering technologists. How our society uses water resources in the years ahead will impact every sector—business, industry, agriculture, recreation and government. Water resource engineering technologists will be there—whether it is to ensure that a community has a safe water supply, or to assess and minimize the impacts of floods or droughts on a watershed.
CIVIL TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATE Program duration: 34 weeks Program location(s): Moose Jaw, some distance learning
As Saskatchewan and Western Canada continue to grow, Civil Technician so does the need for a strong infrastructure. There is an increasing demand for people to conduct materials, soil and asphalt testing and to build and maintain the roadways, transportation systems, municipal services and other facilities Construction Technician that we use every day. A Civil Technician certificate from Saskatchewan Polytechnic allows you to enter this field quickly with a great earning potential and the opportunity Surveying Assistant for career advancement. Civil technicians provide technical support and services to engineers, technologists, contractors and consultants. Potential employers include engineering firms, construction companies, public works, transportation and other areas of industry.
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians (2231)
$39,600 - $92,100
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians (2231)
$39,600 - $92,100
Land Survey Technologists and Technicians (2254)
$29,200 - $77,4003
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY DIPLOMA Program duration: 76 weeks Program location(s): Moose Jaw, some distance learning
When it comes to monitoring the impact of industry and urbanization on our environment, environmental engineering technologists are at ground zero. Environmental engineering technologists are there to monitor, assess and minimize the impact of urbanization on the natural world, thus ensuring that the generations to follow are assured access to all that is enjoyed today. Career opportunities are found in private industry, engineering and environmental consulting, and in government agencies.
Construction Managers (0711) Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians (2231) Inspectors in Public and Environmental Health and Occupational Health and Safety (2263)
$43,700 - $120,000
GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SCIENCE FOR RESOURCE MANAGEMENT - CERTIFICATE Program duration: 34 weeks Program location(s): Prince Albert, some distance learning
By linking maps to data, geographic information science GIS Analyst (GIS) has become an indispensable tool in resource management—and that has opened the door to exciting new career opportunities for skilled GIS analysts. GIS uses modern technology to link maps with database tables for GIS Technician use in managing wildlife, fisheries, forestry and more. It’s a career that demands computer literacy and problem-solving skills. It is also an emerging field with growing job prospects. GIS Technologist GIS is a tool that is indispensable in any modern natural resource management company. You could work for a natural resources company, First Nations company/community, environmental consulting group or government or municipal agency. GIS graduates have opportunities to ladder into degree programs, getting full credit for their year of training at Saskatchewan Polytechnic.
Mapping and Related Technologists and Technicians (2255)
$49,800 - $77,700
Mapping and Related Technologists and Technicians (2255)
$49,800 - $77,700
Mapping and Related Technologists and Technicians (2255)
$49,800 - $77,700
INTEGRATED RESOURCE MANAGEMENT - DIPLOMA Program duration: 70 weeks Program location(s): Prince Albert, some distance learning
RESOURCE AND ENVIRONMENTAL LAW DIPLOMA Program duration: 70 weeks Program location(s): Prince Albert, some distance learning
WATER AND WASTEWATER TECHNICIAN - CERTIFICATE Program duration: Self-paced up to five years Program location(s): Moose Jaw, some distance learning
Project Coordinator Environmental Technologist I/II Environmental Site Assessor
$39,600 - $92,100 $36,100 - $91,000
It takes skill and a passion for the natural environment to manage Saskatchewan’s vast fisheries, forests, wildlife and parks resources. Integrated resource management practitioners have that skill—and the desire to use it. Integrated resource management practitioners are analytic thinkers who combine a knack for science with a love for the outdoors. It’s an excellent career choice if you want a handson role in environmental stewardship. Your first job might be as a forestry worker, park interpreter, fisheries or wildlife technician, rare plant biologist or entry-level supervisor. You could also work for an environmental consulting group, government agency or natural resources company. For those with an interest in going on to earn a degree, you can apply your diploma toward two full years of transfer credit.
Biological Technician
Biological Technologists and Technicians (2221)
$33,300 - $77,400
Fish and Wildlife Technician
Biological Technologists and Technicians (2221)
$33,300 - $77,400
Forestry Technician
Forestry Technologists and Technicians (2223)
$21,300 - $65,100
Our province’s natural resources are protected to ensure their long-term vitality. Resource and environmental law practitioners help ensure that protection is respected. Resource and environmental law practitioners are dedicated, detail-oriented people who excel at sifting through information and using the law to find solutions to tough challenges. Career opportunities are varied— work as a conservation officer, environmental protection officer or fishery, forestry or wildlife officer. You might work for a natural resources company or First Nations community. Transfer credit opportunities allow Resource and Environmental Law graduates to move seamlessly into the third year of degree programs at both Saskatchewan universities.
Enforcement Officer
Forestry Technologists and Technicians (2223)
$21,300 - $65,100
Conservation Officer
$56,500 - $87,600
Environmental Technician
Conservation and Fishery Officers (2224) Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians (2231)
Water and wastewater technicians work behind the scenes to ensure safe, reliable supplies of water. To protect the environment and ensure the safety of our water supplies and to treat and dispose of our wastes, Saskatchewan requires certified operators in public and private water and wastewater utilities. A water and wastewater technician certificate gives you the technical education to apply toward certification as an operator in municipal, industrial, agricultural and recreational utilities.
Technical Sales Specialist
Technical Sales Specialists Wholesale Trade (6221)
$26,600 - $100,100
Park Attendant
Supervisors, Landscape and Horticulture (8256)
$29,000 - $55,300
Water and Wastewater Utility Operator
Water and Waste Plant Operators (9424)
$34,900 - $58,600
$39,600 - $92,100
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SCHOOL OF
NURSING saskpolytech.ca/nursing
Nursing is a compelling career choice: fulfilling work, great job prospects, a portable skill set. You can choose to work in a hospital, community health centre, outpatient clinic or long term care, or with home care. Or you may prefer to specialize in health promotion, administration or research. Saskatchewan Polytechnic has been educating nurses for more than 48 years. With our nursing programs, we’re preparing a new generation of nurses to meet the realities of modern health-care delivery. SASKATCHEWAN POLYTECHNIC PROGRAM
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BACHELOR OF PSYCHIATRIC NURSING - DEGREE
Psychiatric nursing is a distinct profession in Western Canada. Baccalaureate-prepared registered psychiatric nurses (RPN) play an invaluable role in the delivery of quality mental health services to clients with increasingly complex needs. They also contribute in roles related to leadership and management, forensics, education and research. The Bachelor of Psychiatric Nursing program is a degree completion program whereby graduates of a psychiatric nursing diploma program are able to obtain a degree in psychiatric nursing in two or two-and-a-half years. This program is offered on a part-time basis through distance education.
COLLABORATIVE NURSE PRACTITIONER PROGRAM MASTERS DEGREE
Nurse practitioners are an integral part of the health-care system. They provide care in community settings such as primary care clinics, nursing stations and in health-care teams. Nurse practitioners have the authority to perform advanced health assessments, diagnose health problems, order diagnostic tests and prescribe medications. They manage all aspects of client care from the point of entry into the health-care system through participating in health community policy development, health promotion and illness prevention. The Collaborative Nurse Practitioner program is offered jointly by Saskatchewan Polytechnic and the University of Regina.
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Compassionate and dedicated, licensed practical nurses are integral members of the health-care team … and their skills are in demand across Canada. Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s Practical Nursing program combines classroom learning, high-tech simulation labs and clinical experience to prepare you for a career as a licensed practical nurse. As a graduate, you’ll be eligible to apply for designation as a licensed practical nurse (LPN). LPNs work in hospitals, long-term care facilities, physician’s offices, home care agencies, private nursing agencies and community health centres.
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Psychiatric nursing is a distinct profession in Western Canada, and in the territories. As a graduate of Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s Psychiatric Nursing program you’ll be eligible to write the national registration examination and apply for designation as a registered psychiatric nurse (RPN) in all four western provinces and in the territories. It’s an open door to career opportunities in mental health and addiction services and working with persons with mental health challenges throughout the lifespan. RPNs work in acute care; community, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric health; social services; mental health promotion; substance abuse/addictions; forensics; and educational programming.
SASKATCHEWAN COLLABORATIVE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING DEGREE
The Saskatchewan Collaborative Bachelor of Science in Nursing program is offered jointly by Saskatchewan Polytechnic and the University of Regina. As a student, you’ll begin to work directly with patients in Year 1. The program’s innovative courses, clinical lab work, simulation learning and clinical practice education will prepare you for a rewarding career in health care. Accelerated options are available that will allow you to complete your degree in three or 3.5 years instead of four. Qualified LPNs can complete the program in 24 months. As a graduate, you’ll be eligible to write the national registration examination and become registered to practice as a registered nurse (RN). RNs find employment in hospitals as well as community settings, outpatient clinics, long-term care facilities and community and public health organizations.
Program duration: BPN degree completion for SIAST/Sask Polytech Psychiatric Nursing graduates 2010 and beyond is two years; BPN degree completion for Psychiatric Nursing graduates prior to 2010 is 2.5 years. Program location(s): Distance learning
Program duration: Two years as a full-time student, or over four years part-time Program location(s): Distance learning
Program duration: 68 weeks Program location(s): Prince Albert, Regina, Saskatoon, distance learning
Program duration: 86 weeks (7 terms over 2.5 years) Program location(s): Regina, distance learning in second and third year
Program duration: 4 years, 3 or 3.5 years with accelerated options. Program completion for SIAST/Sask Polytech LPN graduates of 2008 and beyond is 24 months. Program location(s): Regina, Saskatoon, Swift Current, some distance learning
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Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN)
Registered Nurses (3152)
$58,300 - $95,700
Nurse Practitioner
Registered Nurses (3152)
$58,300 - $95,700
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Licensed Practical Nurses (3233)
$43,700 - $74,700
Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN)
Registered Nurses (3152)
$58,300 - $95,700
Registered Nurse (RN)
Registered Nurses (3152)
$58,300 - $95,700
SCHOOL OF
TRANSPORTATION saskpolytech.ca/transportation
It’s not only cars and trucks that have become increasingly computerized and complex – it’s agricultural machinery, heavy equipment, recreational vehicles and planes, too. That’s why there’s a growing demand for skilled tradespeople and other individuals who can repair, service and operate them. The programs in our School of Transportation will give you the tools to take on these challenges with confidence.
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AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY TECHNICIAN - CERTIFICATE
From global positioning systems integrated into equipment operation and systems management to computerized engine control for environmentally efficient operation, agricultural equipment has gone high tech— and so has the agricultural machinery technician trade. The Agricultural Machinery Technician program blends classroom theory with extensive shop work and a twoweek work placement. Your skills are in high demand at leading agricultural equipment dealerships, service centres and large farm operations. Trade time and academic credit are available for grads who find employment in the trade and register as apprentices.
Agricultural Machinery Technician
Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanics (7312)
$34,400 - $85,300
AUTO BODY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATE
There are more than 18 million motor vehicles in Canada; it’s like job security for auto body technicians. The Auto Body Technician program combines classroom learning with hands-on training in state-of-the-art shop facilities. When you graduate, you’re ready for work at auto body repair shops, dealer repair departments, equipment manufacturers, even aircraft manufacturing plants. Trade time and academic credit may be available for grads who find employment in the trade and register as apprentices.
Automotive Glass Installer
Motor Vehicle Body Repairers (7322)
$31,200 - $69,000
Automotive Refinisher and Motor Vehicle Body Repairer
Motor Vehicle Body Repairers (7322)
$31,200 - $69,000
Automotive Service Technician
$31,200 - $72,800 Automotive Service Technicians, Truck and Bus Mechanics and Mechanical Repairers (7321)
Airline Pilot
Air Pilots, Flight Engineers and Flying Instructors (2271)
$34,100 - $102,000*
Charter Pilot
Air Pilots, Flight Engineers and Flying Instructors (2271) Air Pilots, Flight Engineers and Flying Instructors (2271)
$34,100 - $102,000*
Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanic
Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanics (7312)
$34,400 - $85,300
Truck and Bus Mechanic
Automotive Service $31,200 - $72,800 Technicians, Truck and Bus Mechanics and Mechanical Repairers (7321)
Program duration: 35 weeks Program location(s): Saskatoon
Program duration: 30 weeks Program location(s): Regina, Saskatoon, some distance learning
AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE TECHNICIAN - CERTIFICATE
As vehicles become more sophisticated, demand increases for technicians capable of diagnosing and repairing problems. The Automotive Service Technician program prepares you for a career in the automotive industry. Job opportunities are more diverse than you might think—work in auto repair shops, service stations, engine machine shops, engine building plants, and sales, service and warranty departments. Trade time and academic credit may be available for grads who find employment in the trade and register as apprentices.
COMMERCIAL PILOT DIPLOMA
Take to the skies with Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s awardwinning Commercial Pilot program, offered in partnership with the Saskatchewan Aviation Council (SAC). The Saskatchewan Polytechnic/SAC Commercial Pilot program provides the training you need to become a commercial pilot. The program alternates ground school training at Saskatchewan Polytechnic with actual flying experience at your home flying school. Earning your commercial pilot’s licence with multi-engine and instrument flight ratings will open the door to careers with scheduled or charter airlines and various air operators providing many different types of flying services.
Program duration: 36 weeks Program location(s): Moose Jaw, Saskatoon, some distance learning
Program duration: 30 weeks Program location(s): Saskatoon
HEAVY EQUIPMENT TRUCK AND TRANSPORT TECHNICIAN - CERTIFICATE
Program duration: 35 weeks Program location(s): Saskatoon
Whether working on buses transporting people or heavy equipment hauling earth, it takes a special kind of mechanic to keep the world moving. The Heavy Equipment and Truck and Transport Technician program provides training in two distinct trades: heavy duty mechanic and truck and transport mechanic. A shortage of skilled people means more opportunities in the heavy equipment field (construction, forestry, mining, oil) and the truck and transport field (trucking companies, bus companies). Trade time and academic credit may be available for grads who find employment in the trade and register as apprentices.
* Earning potential is based on Transport Canada’s regulated 1,200 hours of flying per year.
Flight Instructor
$34,100 - $102,000*
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PARTS MANAGEMENT TECHNICIAN - CERTIFICATE Program duration: 30 weeks Program location(s): Saskatoon, distance learning
All machines have one thing in common—they need replacement parts. Parts management technicians make sure the right parts are available at the right time. The Parts Management Technician program provides training in all types of parts, parts applications and locations. Grads work in automotive, recreation vehicle and heavy truck dealerships; wholesale distribution centres; and for mines, mills, government departments and industrial suppliers. Trade time and academic credit may be available for grads who find employment in the trade and register as apprentices.
Inventory Control Specialist, Merchandising and Sales
Storekeepers and Parts Clerks (1472)
$24,200 - $44,800
POWER SPORTS EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN - CERTIFICATE Program duration: 35 weeks Program location(s): Regina
Power sports equipment technicians specialize in “big toys”—snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), outboard marine engines and motorcycles. The increasing complexity of snowmobiles, motorcycles and ATVs has created a strong market for technicians with the specialized skills to service them. It’s a career that requires good mechanical skills as well as an interest in new technology and computer diagnostics. Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s Power Sports Equipment Technician program prepares you for entry-level jobs with major dealers and manufacturers.
Motorcycle and Snowmobile Technician
Motorcycle and Other Related Mechanics (7334)
$31,200 - $62,6003
Marine Technician
Other Small Engine and Equipment Mechanics (7335)
$21,900 - $54,6003
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