saskatchewan polytechnic 2015-2016 career guide

2015 – 2016 CAREER GUIDE

MOOSE JAW Saskatchewan St and 6th Ave NW PO Box 1420 Moose Jaw SK S6H 4R4

PRINCE ALBERT 1100 15th St E Prince Albert SK S6V 7S4

REGINA 4500 Wascana Pky PO Box 556 Regina SK S4P 3A3

SASKATOON 1130 Idylwyld Dr N PO Box 1520 Saskatoon SK S7K 3R5

Administrative Offices 400-119 4th Ave S Saskatoon SK S7K 5X2

For more information, email [email protected].

Saskatchewan Polytechnic is Saskatchewan’s primary public institution for post-secondary technical education and skills training. A member of Polytechnics Canada, Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s programs include apprenticeship training, certificates, diplomas and degrees. The institution serves 26,000 distinct students through campuses in Moose Jaw, Prince Albert, Regina and Saskatoon, and through extensive distance education opportunities.

REAL EDUCATION, REAL CAREERS, REAL SUCCESS – THAT’S WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER AT SASKATCHEWAN POLYTECHNIC.

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FOOTNOTES TO FOLLOWING PAGES 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 Human Resources and Skills Development Canada website at www.hrsdc.gc.ca.

2 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.

3 Indicates value based on Canada-wide data.

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 saskpolytech.ca.

Saskatchewan Polytechnic reserves the right to alter program information at any time.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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About Saskatchewan Polytechnic 1

PROGRAM LISTINGS BY SCHOOLS

School of Animal and BioSciences 2

School of Business 3

School of Construction 5

School of Health Sciences 6

School of Hospitality and Tourism 8

School of Human Services and Community Safety 9

School of Information and Communications Technology 11

School of Mining, Energy and Manufacturing 13

School of Natural Resources and Built Environment 15

School of Nursing 16

School of Transportation 17

DID YOU KNOW?All of the photos in this publication feature Saskatchewan Polytechnic students, alumni and staff!

WHAT IS THE POLYTECHNIC ADVANTAGE?Like other polytechnics in Canada, Saskatchewan Polytechnic prepares students for successful careers and provides applied research opportunities.

OUR GRADS ARE IN DEMAND.There’s a reason why we have a consistently high grad employment rate, and why we score top marks with employers. Our focus on applied learning develops marketable skills that prepare you to contribute from Day 1 on the job. The blend of knowledge, skills and experience that you’ll acquire here is a big advantage in today’s market.

YOU’LL BENEFIT FROM OUR CLOSE RELATIONSHIPS WITH EMPLOYERSSaskatchewan Polytechnic not only develops curriculum in consultation with employers, but we ensure that it’s up-to-date and relevant through program advisory committees. About 700 representatives lend their expertise to these committees, which include employers, practitioners and grads.

CONNECTING WITH EMPLOYERS IS EASIER THAN YOU THINK.We’ll help you reach out to employers through innovative networking events, on-campus career fairs, employer visits and program-targeted career postings.

LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL!This Saskatchewan Polytechnic program accepts international students.

SASKATCHEWAN POLYTECHNIC PROGRAM PROGRAM OVERVIEW

PROGRAM LOCATION(S)

SAMPLE CAREER TITLES

NOC CLASSIFICATION1 AND NOC EARNING POTENTIAL2

BIOSCIENCE TECHNOLOGY – DIPLOMAProgram duration: 72 weeks

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.

Saskatoon Laboratory Manager

Quality Assurance Technologist

Research Technologist

Architecture and Science Managers (0212)

Biological Technologists and Technicians (2221)


$50,200 – $116,800

$26,700 – $69,400

$26,700 – $69,400

VETERINARY TECHNOLOGY – DIPLOMAProgram duration: 73 weeks

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.

Saskatoon Registered Veterinary Technologist

Veterinary and Animal Health Technologists and Technicians (3213)

$27,100 – $49,400

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PROGRAMS SASKATCHEWAN POLYTECHNIC HAS MORE THAN 150 PROGRAMS TO CHOOSE FROMranging from Practical Nursing to Professional Cooking.

SCHOOL OF ANIMAL AND BIOSCIENCESSaskatchewan 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.

saskpolytech.ca/sciences


PROGRAM LOCATION(S)



ACCOUNTING – CERTIFICATEProgram duration: see saskpolytech.ca

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 introduc-tion 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.

Moose Jaw, Regina, Saskatoon, distance learning

Accounts Payable/Receivable Clerk

Bookkeeper

Payroll Clerk

Accounting and Related Clerks (1431)

Bookkeepers (1231)

Payroll Clerks (1432)

$25,300 – $54,800

$22,800 – $60,100

$32,300 – $62,600

BUSINESS – CERTIFICATEProgram duration: 32 weeks

Want to build a successful career in business? Start with a solid background in business basics. Business is a multi-dimensional 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.

Moose Jaw, Prince Albert, Saskatoon, distance learning

Accounting Clerk

Financial Officer

Management Trainee

Accounting and Related Clerks (1431)

Financial and Investment Analysts (1112)

Banking, Credit and Other Investment Managers (0122)

$25,300 – $54,800

$43,700 – $92,200

$46,600 – $111,000

BUSINESS ACCOUNTANCY – DIPLOMAProgram duration: 64 weeks

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 one of two key professional designations – Certified General Accountant (CGA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA). And having the right credentials is essential for building an upwardly mobile career as an accountant, auditor or financial analyst.

Moose Jaw, Saskatoon, distance learning

Accounting Technician

Staff Accountant

Tax Auditor

Bookkeepers (1231)

Financial Auditors and Accountants (1111)

Financial Auditors and Accountants (1111)

$22,800 – $60,100

$35,400 – $102,500

$35,400 – $102,500

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SCHOOL OF 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.

saskpolytech.ca/business

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS PROGRAMS CONTINUED ON THE NEXT PAGE

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS PROGRAMS CONTINUED


PROGRAM LOCATION(S)



BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION – DIPLOMAProgram duration: 64 weeks

In a competitive business environment, strong administrative skills give you an edge in winning the best positions and promotions. Administrators are vital to any successful enterprise. The best ones are equal parts problem solvers, organizers, communicators and team leaders. Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s Business Administra-tion 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.

Moose Jaw, Prince Albert, distance learning

Administrative Coordinator

Contract Administrator

Financial Officer

Administrative Officers (1221)

Purchasing Managers (0113)

Financial and Investment Analysts (1112)

$28,600 – $68,400

$41,200 – $123,6003

$43,700 – $92,200

BUSINESS FINANCIAL SERVICES – DIPLOMAProgram duration: 64 weeks

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.

Moose Jaw, some distance learning

Account Manager

Financial Advisor

Small Business Advisor

Banking, Credit and Other Investment Managers (0122)

Other Financial Officers (1114)

Professional Occupations in Business Services to Management (1122)

$46,600 – $111,000

$45,000 – $120,000

$41,600 – $85,400

BUSINESS HUMAN RESOURCES – DIPLOMAProgram duration: 64 weeks

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. Saskatch-ewan Polytechnic’s Business Human Resources program provides the broad-based 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.

Moose Jaw, distance learning

Human Resources Specialist

Payroll Clerk

Personnel Officer

Specialists in Human Resources (1121)


Personnel and Recruitment Officers (1223)

$47,900 – $125,900

$32,300 – $62,600

$27,600 – $82,400

BUSINESS INSURANCE – DIPLOMAProgram duration: 64 weeks

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 Broker

Insurance Clerk

Insurance Underwriter

Insurance Agents and Brokers (6231)

Banking, Insurance and Other Financial Clerks (1434)

Insurance Underwriters (1234)

$24,000 – $66,600

$26,000 – $51,500

$45,000 – $80,000

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT – POST-GRADUATE CERTIFICATEProgram duration: 30 weeks

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.

Moose Jaw Administrative Supervisor

Human Resources Administrator

Logistics Manager

Supervisors, General Office and Administrative Support Clerks (1211)

Human Resources Managers (0112)

Transportation Managers (0713)

$27,600 – $66,200

$43,100 – $110,000

$21,300 – $88,700

BUSINESS MARKETING – DIPLOMAProgram duration: 64 weeks

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.


Business Development Officer

Marketing Manager

Purchasing Officer

Business Development Officers and Marketing Researchers and Consultants (4163)

Sales, Marketing and Advertising Managers (0611)

Purchasing Agents and Officers (1225)

$37,500 – $111,400

$51,300 – $120,000

$35,100 – $78,000

ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND SMALL BUSINESS – CERTIFICATEProgram duration: 32 weeks

In Canada, it’s not large multinational corporations that drive economic growth—it’s small businesses. Self-employ-ment 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 hands-on 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.

Prince Albert, some distance learning

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.

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT – CERTIFICATEProgram duration: see saskpolytech.ca

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 Resource 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.

Distance learning Human Resources Specialist

Payroll Clerk

Personnel Officer

Specialists in Human Resources (1121)


Personnel and Recruitment Officers (1223)

$47,900 – $125,900

$32,300 – $62,600

$27,600 – $82,400

OFFICE ADMINISTRATION – CERTIFICATEProgram duration: 32 weeks

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.

Moose Jaw, Prince Albert, Regina, distance learning

Administrative Clerk

Executive Assistant

Secretary

Administrative Clerks (1441)

Executive Assistants (1222)

Secretaries (Except Legal and Medical) (1241)

$28,100 – $60,100

$32,300 – $68,900

$26,600 – $54,100

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PROGRAM LOCATION(S)



ARCHITECTURAL TECHNOLOGIES (BUILDING SCIENCES AND INTERIOR DESIGN) – DIPLOMAProgram duration: 76 weeks

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.


Architectural Technologist

Construction Estimator

Technical Sales Specialist

Architectural Technologists and Technicians (2251)

Construction Estimators (2234)

Technical Sales Specialists – Wholesale Trade (6221)

$40,600 – $74,900

$41,600 – $90,700

$29,700 – $92,000

BUILDING SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN – CERTIFICATEProgram duration: 36 weeks

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.

Regina Heating and Air Conditioning Mechanic

Maintenance Manager

Property Administrator

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanics (7313)

Facility Operation and Maintenance Managers (0721)

Property Administrators (1224)

$35,400 – $70,800

$31,200 – $110,000

$23,900 – $69,000

CARPENTRY – CERTIFICATEProgram duration: 30 weeks

You’ll need more than a hammer and nails to be a carpenter in today’s construction industry. Carpentry is designed for people not currently working in the trade. The combination of classroom learning and practical training prepares you to work in residential and commer-cial 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.

Moose Jaw, Prince Albert

Concrete Former

Exterior/Interior Finisher

Framer

Concrete Finisher (7282)

Construction Trades Helpers and Labourers (7611)

Carpenter (7271)

$34,400 – $62,400

$25,000 – $54,100

$31,200 – $62,400

ELECTRICIAN – APPLIED CERTIFICATEProgram duration: 20 weeks

Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s applied certificate program lets you jump-start a career in one of the most in-demand 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, 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.

Moose Jaw, Prince Albert, Saskatoon

Electrician

Instrumentation and Electrical Technician

Electricians (Except Industrial and Power System) (7241)

Industrial Instrument Technicians and Mechanics (2243)

$31,200 – $74,900

$48,600 – $76,000

REFRIGERATION AND AIR CONDITIONING – CERTIFICATEProgram duration: 34 weeks

Refrigeration and air conditioning is a specialized trade that plays a role in just about every sector of our economy. The Refrigeration and Air Conditioning program prepares you to install, commission and service commercial and industrial refrigeration and air condition-ing equipment. It also gives you a good insight into domestic refrigeration systems. Training on real refrigera-tion 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.

Saskatoon, some distance learning

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanics (7313)

$35,400 – $70,800

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SCHOOL OF 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.

saskpolytech.ca/construction


PROGRAM LOCATION(S)



ADDICTIONS COUNSELLING – DIPLOMAProgram duration: 65 weeks

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.

Prince Albert Addictions Counsellor

Drug Addiction Worker

Family, Marriage and Other Related Counsellors (4153)

Community and Social Service Workers (4212)

$38,800 – $87,400

$27,100 – $68,700

ADVANCED CARE PARAMEDIC – DIPLOMAProgram duration: 59 weeks

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. You will provide advanced life support during ground ambulance operations or even in helicopter and fixed-wing air ambulance services. Today, advanced care paramedics are in demand and can be found across Canada working on a collaborative health team in emergency rooms, supporting patients in home care, working in industry and providing public health education in the community.

Regina, Saskatoon Facility Paramedic

Flight Medic

Paramedic

Ambulance Attendant and Other Paramedical Occupations (3234)*



$43,700 – $72,100

$43,700 – $72,100

$43,700 – $72,100

COMBINED LABORATORY AND X-RAY TECHNOLOGY – DIPLOMAProgram duration: 80 weeks

Advanced technology makes modern medical miracles possible—but it doesn’t run itself. The specialized skills of technologists 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 laboratory tests, general radiography and electrocardio-grams. Combined Laboratory and X-ray Technologists work in hospitals and medical clinics in rural and urban centers.

Saskatoon, some distance learning Will require clinical experiences that may be at various sites outside of Saskatoon.

Combined Laboratory and X-Ray Technologist

Medical Laboratory Technologists and Pathologists’ Assistants (3211)

$65,500 – $86,200

CONTINUING CARE ASSISTANT – CERTIFICATEProgram duration: 30 weeks

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.

Prince Albert, Regina, Saskatoon, distance learning

Continuing Care Aide

Home Health Aide

Special Care Aide

Nurse Aides, Orderlies and Patient Services Associates (3413)

Visiting Homemakers, Housekeepers and Related Occupations (6471)

Nurse Aides, Orderlies and Patient Services Associates (3413)

$26,400 – $46,800

$21,400 – $44,300

$26,400 – $46,800

CYTOTECHNOLOGY – DIPLOMAProgram duration: 86 weeks

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 real-world 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.


Cytotechnologist I/II

Cytotechnologist Working Supervisor



$65,500 – $86,200

$65,500 – $86,200

DENTAL ASSISTING – CERTIFICATEProgram duration: 40 weeks

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.

Regina Dental Assistant Dental Assistants (3411) $36,400 – $57,500

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SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES 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.

saskpolytech.ca/healthsciences


PROGRAM LOCATION(S)



DENTAL HYGIENE – DIPLOMAProgram duration: 76 weeks

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.

Regina, some distance learning

Dental Hygienist Dental Hygienists and Dental Therapists (3222)

$60,100 – $94,700

HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT – DIPLOMAProgram duration: 67 weeks

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.

Regina, distance learning

Health Information Management Consultant

Health Information Management Practitioner

Health Records Administrator

Professional Occupations in Business Management Occupations (1122)

Professional Occupations in Business Management Occupations (1122)

Other Administrative Services Managers (0114)

$41,600 – $85,400

$41,600 – $85,400

$29,800 – $100,700

MEDICAL LABORATORY ASSISTANT – APPLIED CERTIFICATEProgram duration: 27 weeks

Lab work plays a crucial role in modern health care, which makes medical laboratory assistants an important part of the health care team. The Medical Laboratory Assistant program uses classroom instruction, practical labs and clini-cal 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.


Laboratory Assistant (multidisciplinary)

Senior Laboratory Assistant

Medical Laboratory Technicians (3212)

Medical Laboratory Technicians (3212)

$37,500 – $70,800

$37,500 – $70,800

MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY – DIPLOMAProgram duration: 91 weeks

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.


Medical Laboratory Technologist (I/II/III)

Medical Laboratory Technologist Supervisor



$65,500 – $86,200

$65,500 – $86,200

MEDICAL RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY – DIPLOMAProgram duration: 90 weeks

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 two-year 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.


Medical Radiation Technologist

Radiography Technologist

Medical Radiation Technologists (3215)



$63,100 – $87,400

$63,100 – $87,400

$63,100 – $87,400

PHARMACY TECHNICIAN – CERTIFICATEProgram duration: 40 weeks

Advances in pharmaceuticals, more educated consumers and an aging population = 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.


Pharmacy Assistant

Pharmacy Technician

Other Assisting Occupations in Support of Health Services (3414)

Other Assisting Occupations in Support of Health Services (3414)

$29,200 – $67,300

$29,200 – $67,300

PRIMARY CARE PARAMEDIC – CERTIFICATEProgram duration: 41 weeks

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.

Regina, Saskatoon Emergency Medical Technician

Firefighter**

Safety Officer


Firefighters (6262)

Inspectors in Public and Environmental Health and Occupational Health and Safety (2263)

$43,700 – $72,100

$29,400 – $89,100

$36,100 – $90,100

THERAPEUTIC RECREATION – DIPLOMAProgram duration: 68 weeks

A therapeutic recreation professional’s goals are to improve the quality of life, leisure functioning and 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 long-term care facilities, adult day programs, rehabilitation centres and mental health or community agencies.

Saskatoon, distance learning

Recreation Therapist

Recreation Therapy Assistant

Therapeutic Recreation Programmer

Other Professional Occupations in Therapy and Assessment (3144)



$26,900 – $94,800

$26,900 – $94,800

$26,900 – $94,800

* The Primary Care Paramedic certificate is a prerequisite for the Advanced Care Paramedic diploma program. Starting earning potential for a graduate of the Advanced Care Paramedic diploma program is higher in the range than for graduates of the Primary Care Paramedic certificate program.

** Fire Services often require PCP for employment and may provide fire training and a career as a firefighter for qualified PCPs.

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CULINARY ARTS – DIPLOMA

Program duration: 70 weeks

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.

Saskatoon Chef

Kitchen Supervisor

Sous Chef

Chefs (6241)

Food Service Supervisors (6212)

Chefs (6241)

$22,900 – $54,100

$21,600 – $58,300

$22,900 – $54,100

FOOD AND NUTRITION MANAGEMENT – DIPLOMA


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.


Certified Nutrition Manager (CNM)

Food Service Manager

Food Service Supervisor

Restaurant and Food Service Managers (0631)


Food Service Supervisors (6212)

$26,400 – $65,000

$26,400 – $65,000

$21,600 – $58,300

FOOD SERVICE COOK – APPLIED CERTIFICATE


Food service is facing a serious labour shortage across Canada. The result? Growing demand and exciting opportuni-ties 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.

Moose Jaw, Prince Albert

Food Counter Attendant

Kitchen Helper

Food Counter Attendants, Kitchen Helpers and Related Occupations (6641)


$20,800 – $37,100

$20,800 – $37,100

HOTEL AND RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT – DIPLOMA


All travelers want a nice home away from home. Hospitality professionals ensure this by making their businesses run smoothly. Hotel and Restaurant Management provides a thorough background in front office, housekeeping, catering, marketing and food and beverage functions. Students enjoy strong industry support through practicums, guest lecturers, scholarships and input into curriculum. Many graduates work in supervisory and management positions, while others have gone on to operate their own specialty restaurants.


Hotel Manager

Restaurant Manager

Sales Manager

Accommodation Service Managers (0632)


Sales, Marketing and Advertising Managers (0611)

$26,600 – $56,200

$26,400 – $65,000

$51,300 – $120,000

INSTITUTIONAL COOKING – APPLIED CERTIFICATE


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.

Prince Albert Cook

Food Counter Attendant

Cooks (6242)


$20,800 – $41,600

$20,800 – $37,100

MEAT PROCESSING – CERTIFICATE


Meat processing is one of the largest industries in Canada, with excellent employment prospects now and in the future. Meat Processing provides professional knowledge and skills in making sausage, smoking meats and curing meats. 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 plants, commercial sausage kitchens and retail meat markets.

Saskatoon Butcher/Meat Cutter

Industrial Butcher

Meat Packager

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)

$20,800 – $40,300

$20,800 – $40,200

$21,000 – $47,900

PROFESSIONAL COOKING – CERTIFICATE


Turn your love of food and entertaining into a career. Saskatch-ewan’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-of-the-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 a Journeyperson Cook.

Moose Jaw, Prince Albert, some distance learning

Chef

Cook

Chefs (6241)

Cooks (6242)

$22,900 – $54,100

$20,800 – $41,600

RECREATION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT – DIPLOMA


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.

Saskatoon Community Development Consultant

Manager Sport, Recreation and Culture

Recreation Facility Manager

Business Development Officers and Marketing Researchers and Consultants (4163)

Recreation, Sports and Fitness Program Service Directors (0513)

Facility Operation and Maintenance Managers (0721)

$37,500 – $111,400

$29,200 – $72,700

$31,200 – $110,000

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SCHOOL OF HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM 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.

saskpolytech.ca/hospitality


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ABORIGINAL POLICING PREPARATION – APPLIED CERTIFICATEProgram duration: 28 weeks

Train for a career in law enforcement that goes beyond knowledge and skill development to include personal wellness and cultural awareness. 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.

Prince Albert, Regina, Saskatoon

Police Officer

Security Guard

Sheriff

Police Officers (Except Commissioned) (6261)

Security Guards and Related Occupations (6651)

Sheriffs and Bailiffs (6461)

$37,400 – $91,700

$22,100 – $45,500

$42,400 – $94,300

CORRECTIONAL STUDIES – DIPLOMAProgram duration: 64 weeks

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 law-abiding 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.

Prince Albert Correctional Services Officer

Security Guard

Correctional Services Officers (6462)


$35,400 – $72,100

$22,100 – $45,500

COURT SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR – APPLIED CERTIFICATEProgram duration: 14 weeks

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.

Regina Court Clerk

Law Clerk

Court Clerks (1443)

Paralegal and Related Occupations (4211)

$29,200 – $59,600

$26,000 – $94,4003

DISABILITY SUPPORT WORKER – CERTIFICATEProgram duration: 36 weeks

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.


Disability Support Worker


$27,100 – $68,700

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION – CERTIFICATE OR DIPLOMAProgram duration: 38 weeks (certificate), 76 weeks (diploma)

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 two-year diploma options. The option you choose depends on how far you want to take your career. As an 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.

Prince Albert (certificate only), Regina, Saskatoon, distance learning

Early Childhood Educator

Early Childhood Educators and Assistants (4214)

$20,800 – $60,400

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SCHOOL OF HUMAN SERVICES AND COMMUNITY SAFETY If you’re looking to put your people skills into practice, start with Saskatchewan Polytechnic. Our Human Services and Community Safety programs can open the door to satisfying careers that’ll let you shine. Saskatchewan Polytechnic offers hands-on education in programs ranging from early childhood education, esthetician services, occupational health and safety, policing, correctional work, disability support and more. The choice is yours.

saskpolytech.ca/humanservices

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EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT – CERTIFICATEProgram duration: 38 weeks

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.

Saskatoon, Regina, distance learning

Teacher Assistant Elementary and Secondary School Teacher Assistants (6472)

$29,200 – $45,500

ESTHETICIAN – CERTIFICATEProgram duration: 39 weeks

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.

Prince Albert Esthetician Estheticians, Electrologists and Related Occupations (6482)

$21,600 – $39,600

FUNERAL SERVICE – CERTIFICATEProgram duration: 42 weeks

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.

Distance learning Embalmer

Funeral Director

Funeral Directors and Embalmers (6272)

Funeral Directors and Embalmers (6272)

$20,800 – $55,100

$20,800 – $55,100

HAIRSTYLIST – CERTIFICATEProgram duration: 45 weeks

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.

Prince Albert Hairstylist Hairstylists and Barbers (6271) $20,800 – $44,500

INDIGENOUS PEACEKEEPING – APPLIED CERTIFICATEProgram duration: 25 weeks

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 real-world experience into the classroom, giving you an accurate picture of your chosen field.

Distance learning Peacekeeper

Security Guard

Police Officers (Except Commissioned) (6261)


$37,400 – $91,700

$22,100 – $45,500

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY PRACTITIONER – APPLIED CERTIFICATE OR CERTIFICATEProgram duration: see saskpolytech.ca

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


$36,100 – $90,100

VICTIM SERVICES COORDINATION – APPLIED CERTIFICATEProgram duration: 17 weeks

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.

Prince Albert, Regina, distance learning

Victim Services Coordinator

Victim Services Worker



$27,100 – $68,700

$27,100 – $68,700

YOUTH CARE WORKER – CERTIFICATE OR DIPLOMAProgram duration: 35 weeks (certificate), 70 weeks (diploma)

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 two-year 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.

Regina (part-time via Continuing Education), Saskatoon, distance learning

Youth Care Worker Community and Social Service Workers (4212)

$27,100 – $68,700

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BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS – DIPLOMAProgram duration: 64 weeks

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

Software Developer

Web Developer

Information Systems Analysts and Consultants (2171)

Computer Programmers and Interactive Media Developers (2174)

Web Designers and Developers (2175)

$51,300 – $97,900

$42,000 – $92,000

$20,800 – $56,100

COMPUTER ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY – DIPLOMAProgram duration: 76 weeks

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 Engineering Technologist

Computer Network Technician

Computer Systems Analyst

Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technologists and Technicians (2241)

Computer Network Technicians (2281)

Information Systems Analysts and Consultants (2171)

$42,700 – $84,000

$26,600 – $105,000

$51,300 – $97,900

COMPUTER NETWORKING TECHNICIAN – CERTIFICATEProgram duration: 33 weeks

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.

Regina, some distance learning

Computer Network Technician

Network Analyst

User Support Technician



User Support Technicians (2282)

$26,600 – $105,000

$26,600 – $105,000

$34,600 – $87,400

COMPUTER SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY – DIPLOMAProgram duration: 74 weeks

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.


Computer Programmer

Mobile Application Programmer

Network Administrator


Software Engineers and Designers (2173)


$42,000 – $92,000

$33,300 – $92,800

$26,600 – $105,000

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SCHOOL OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY We live in a wired 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.

saskpolytech.ca/ICT

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GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS – DIPLOMAProgram duration: 68 weeks

Graphic communications in the digital age is 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.

Regina Graphic Designer

Photographer

Printing Press Operator

Graphic Designers and Illustrators (5241)

Photographers (5221)

Printing Press Operators (7381)

$31,200 – $78,000

$25,000 – $55,700

$25,000 – $70,0003

LIBRARY AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – DIPLOMAProgram duration: 72 weeks

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.


Library Clerk

Library Technician

Library Clerks (1451)

Library and Archive Technicians and Assistants (5211)

$20,800 – $38,500

$32,900 – $54,200

MEDIA ARTS PRODUCTION – CERTIFICATE OR DIPLOMAProgram duration: 35 weeks (certificate), 70 weeks (diploma)

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.


Camera Operator

Producer/Director

Recording Technician

Film and Video Camera Operators (5222)

Producers, Directors, Choreographers and Related Occupations (5131)

Audio and Video Recording Technicians (5225)

$20,800 – $69,300

$27,400 – $79,700

$29,200 – $85,1003

NEW MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS – CERTIFICATE, DIPLOMAProgram duration: 35 weeks (certificate), diploma varies

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 photogra-phy, video, audio and 2D and 3D animation. Saskatch-ewan 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:

Prince Albert, Regina, some distance learning

Graphic Designer

Media Developer

Web Designer

Graphic Designers and Illustrators (5241)



$31,200 – $78,000

$42,000 – $92,000

$20,800 – $56,100

• 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 interactive media, develop material using content management systems and electronic learning environments, and explore emerging technologies such as mobile apps. Career paths include content developer, interactivity specialist and web developer. Advanced certificate available online.

TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORKING TECHNICIAN – CERTIFICATEProgram duration: 45 weeks

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 telecommuni-cations industry continues to grow and evolve, the demand for technicians remains strong. Graduates of the program may find employment in telecommuni-cations systems design, construction and installation; computer networking systems installation; satellite communications equipment installation and repair; fibre optics splicing and installation; and more.

Regina Fibre-optics Installation and Repair Technician

Regional Cable TV Technician

Telecommunications Trunking and Switching Technician

Telecommunications Installation and Repair Workers (7246)

Cable Television Service and Maintenance Technicians (7247)

Telecommunications Installation and Repair Workers (7246)

$43,700 – $74,900

$28,100 – $72,8003

$43,700 – $74,900

WEB SITE DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT – APPLIED CERTIFICATEProgram duration: 35 weeks

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.

Distance learning Web Designer

Web Technician

Webmaster




$20,800 – $56,100

$26,600 – $105,000

$20,800 – $56,100

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CAD/CAM ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY – DIPLOMAProgram duration: 74 weeks

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.


CAD/CAM Engineering Technologist

Design and Drafting Technologist

Mechanical Technologist

Drafting Technologists and Technicians (2253)


Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians (2232)

$40,600 – $70,000

$40,600 – $70,000

$25,900 – $83,900

CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY – DIPLOMAProgram duration: 72 weeks

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.


Chemical Technologist

Laboratory Technologist/Technician

Quality Control/Assurance Technologist/Technician

Chemical Technologists and Technicians (2211)



$29,100 – $79,200

$29,100 – $79,200

$29,100 – $79,200

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY – DIPLOMAProgram duration: 76 weeks

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 technolo-gists 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

Electrical Generating Systems Technician


Power Systems and Power Stations Operators (7352)

42,700 – $84,000

$59,600 – $94,000

ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY – DIPLOMAProgram duration: 74 weeks

The demand for Electronic Systems Engineering Technol-ogy 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.

Saskatoon Building Controls Technologist

Communications Technologist

Electronics Design Technologist




$42,700 – $84,000

$42,700 – $84,000

$42,700 – $84,000

ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN – CERTIFICATEProgram duration: 30 weeks

Electronics technicians use their knowledge and hands-on skills to manufacture, test, install, service and maintain a wide range of electronic equipment. They work with medical equipment, communication systems, computers and networks. It is a profession that requires good problem-solving skills and the ability to think on your feet. The reward is a career with great flexibility and lots of room to grow.

Saskatoon Customer Support Technician

Service Specialist

Technical Service Representative

Electronic Service Technicians (Household and Business Equipment) (2242)



$23,400 – $74,700

$23,400 – $74,700

$23,400 – $74,700

ENGINEERING DESIGN AND DRAFTING TECHNOLOGY – DIPLOMAProgram duration: 76 weeks

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

CAD Technologist

Junior Design Technologist




$40,600 – $70,000

$40,600 – $70,000

$40,600 – $70,000

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SCHOOL OF MINING, ENERGY AND MANUFACTURINGYou’re analytical, with an eye for detail, 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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PROGRAM LOCATION(S)



FABRICATOR–WELDER – CERTIFICATEProgram duration: 34 weeks

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 steel 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.

Saskatoon Structural Metal Platework Fabricator

Welder

Structural Metal and Platework Fabricators and Fitters (7263)

Welders and Related Machine Operators (7265)

$33,300 – $63,500

$37,300 – $79,100

GEOMATICS AND SURVEYING ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY – DIPLOMAProgram duration: 76 weeks

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.


Geomatics Technologist

Land Survey Technologist

Project Coordinator

Mapping and Related Technologists and Technicians (2255)

Land Survey Technologists and Technicians (2254)

Construction Managers (0711)

$31,600 – $68,700

$29,700 – $72,8003

$50,800 – $124,500

INDUSTRIAL MECHANICS – CERTIFICATEProgram duration: 32 weeks

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.

Prince Albert, Saskatoon

Construction Millwright

Industrial Mechanic

Construction Millwrights and Industrial Mechanics (Except Textile) (7311)

Construction Millwrights and Industrial Mechanics (Except Textile) (7311)

$41,600 – $86,400

$41,600 – $86,400

INSTRUMENTATION ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY – DIPLOMAProgram duration: 76 weeks

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 transmis-sion, oil refining and a variety of fertilizer plants.

Moose Jaw Control Specialist

Instrumentation Engineering Technician/Technologist

Planner



Industrial Engineering and Manufacturing Technologists and Technicians (2233)

$48,600 – $76,000

$48,600 – $76,000

$40,200 – $80,000

MACHINIST – CERTIFICATEProgram duration: 34 weeks

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.

Regina, Saskatoon CNC Machinist

Machinist

Machinists and Machining and Tooling Inspectors (7231)

Machinists and Machining and Tooling Inspectors (7231)

$37,500 – $79,100

$37,500 – $79,100

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY – DIPLOMAProgram duration: 74 weeks

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.


Commercial/Industrial HVAC-R Salesperson

Design and Drafting Technologist

Mechanical Engineering Technologist



Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians (2232)

$29,700 – $92,000

$40,600 – $70,000

$25,900 – $83,900

MINING ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY – DIPLOMAProgram duration: 72 weeks

Mining is one of the fastest-growing sectors in Saskatch-ewan. 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

Mining Survey Technologist

Geological and Mineral Technologists and Technicians (2212)

Geological and Mineral Technologists and Technicians (2212)

$33,300 – $83,200

$33,300 – $83,200

POWER ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY – DIPLOMAProgram duration: 72 weeks

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.

Saskatoon Panel Operator

Steam Engineer

Steam Plant Operator

Power Systems and Power Stations Operators (7352)

Stationary Engineers and Auxiliary Equipment Operators (7351)

Stationary Engineers and Auxiliary Equipment Operators (7351)

$59,600 – $94,000

$43,500 – $99,900

$43,500 – $99,900

WELDING – CERTIFICATEProgram duration: 34 weeks

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.

Moose Jaw, Prince Albert, Regina, Saskatoon

Ironworker

Welder

Ironworkers (7264)

Welders and Related Machine Operators (7265)

$39,000 – $79,100

$37,300 – $79,100


PROGRAM LOCATION(S)



CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY – DIPLOMA


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.


Civil Technologist I/II

Construction Inspector/Estimator

Project Coordinator

Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians (2231)

Construction Inspectors (2264)


$38,800 – $78,000

$39,600 – $93,600

$50,800 – $124,500

CIVIL TECHNICIAN – CERTIFICATE


As Saskatchewan and Western Canada continue to grow, 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 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 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 Technician

Construction Technician

Surveying Assistant



Land Survey Technologists and Technicians (2254)

$38,800 – $78,000

$38,800 – $78,000

$29,700 – $72,8003

ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY – DIPLOMA


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.


Environmental Health Inspector

Environmental Technologist I/II

Project Coordinator




$36,100 – $90,100

$38,800 – $78,000

$50,800 – $124,500

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SCIENCE FOR RESOURCE MANAGEMENT – CERTIFICATE


By linking maps to data, geographic information science (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 technol-ogy to link maps with database tables for 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 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.


GIS Analyst

GIS Technician

GIS Technologist




$31,600 – $68,700

$31,600 – $68,700

$31,600 – $68,700

INTEGRATED RESOURCE MANAGEMENT – DIPLOMA


It takes skill and a passion for the natural environment to manage Saskatchewan’s vast fisheries, forests, wildlife and parks resources. Integrated resource management practitio-ners 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 hands-on 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

Fish and Wildlife Technician

Forestry Technician



Forestry Technologists and Technicians (2223)

$26,700 – $69,400

$26,700 – $69,400

$23,400 – $64,500

RESOURCE AND ENVIRONMENTAL LAW – DIPLOMA


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.


Conservation Officer

Enforcement Officer

Environmental Technician

Conservation and Fishery Officers (2224)

Forestry Technologists and Technicians (2223)


$35,000 – $84,200

$23,400 – $64,500

$38,800 – $78,000

WATER AND WASTEWATER TECHNICIAN – CERTIFICATE

Program duration: Self-paced up to five years

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.


Park Attendant

Technical Sales Specialist

Water and Wastewater Utility

Supervisors, Landscape and Horticulture (8256)


Water and Waste Plant Operators

$25,500 – $55,400

$29,700 – $92,000

$28,100 – $67,500

WATER RESOURCES ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY – DIPLOMA


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.


Project Coordinator

Urban Planner

Water Resources Technologist I/II


Urban and Land Use Planners (2153)


$50,800 – $124,500

$39,400 – $76,100

$38,800 – $78,000

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SCHOOL OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND BUILT ENVIRONMENT 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 students for careers such as forestry technicians, park interpreters, environmental protection officers, water resource managers, geographic information science specialists, and engineering technologists in civil, environmental and water resources fields and more.

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BACHELOR OF PSYCHIATRIC NURSING – DEGREEProgram duration: BPN degree completion for Saskatchewan Polytechnic Psychiatric Nursing graduates 2010 and beyond is two years; BPN degree completion for Psychiatric Nursing graduates prior to 2010 is 2.5 years.

Psychiatric nursing is a distinct profession in Western Canada. Baccalaureate-prepared registered psychiat-ric 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, education and research. The Bachelor of Psychiatric Nursing program is a degree completion program whereby graduates of Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s 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.

Distance learning Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN)

Registered Nurses (3152) $58,000 – $94,700

COLLABORATIVE NURSE PRACTITIONER PROGRAM – DEGREEProgram duration: Two years as a full-time student, or over four years part-time

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.

Distance learning Nurse Practitioner Registered Nurses (3152) $58,000 – $94,700

PRACTICAL NURSING – DIPLOMAProgram duration: 68 weeks

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.

Prince Albert, Regina, Saskatoon, distance learning

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Licensed Practical Nurses (3233)

$38,200 – $69,900

PSYCHIATRIC NURSING – DIPLOMAProgram duration: 86 weeks (7 terms over 2.5 years)

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; and educational programming.

Regina, distance learning in second and third year

Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN)

Registered Nurses (3152) $58,000 – $94,700

SASKATCHEWAN COLLABORATIVE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING – DEGREEProgram duration: 4 years, 3 years with accelerated option

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. An accelerated option is available that will allow you to complete your degree in three years instead of four. 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 employ-ment in hospitals as well as community settings, outpatient clinics, long-term care facilities and community and public health organizations.

Regina, Saskatoon, Swift Current, some distance learning

Registered Nurse (RN) Registered Nurses (3152) $58,000 – $94,700

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SCHOOL OF 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, home care, outpatient clinic or physician’s office. Or you may prefer to specialize in health promotion, administration, research or education. 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.

saskpolytech.ca/nursing

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PROGRAM LOCATION(S)



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 two-week 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.

Saskatoon Agricultural Machinery Technician

Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanics (7312)

$33,300 – $83,200

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 manufactur-ers, even aircraft manufacturing plants. Trade time and academic credit may be available for grads who find employment in the trade and register as apprentices.

Regina, Saskatoon, some distance learning

Automotive Glass Installer

Automotive Refinisher and Motor Vehicle Body Repairer

Motor Vehicle Body Repairers (7322)

Motor Vehicle Body Repairers (7322)

$30,000 – $69,000

$30,000 – $69,000

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.

Moose Jaw, Saskatoon, some distance learning

Automotive Service Technician

Automotive Service Technicians, Truck and Bus Mechanics and Mechanical Repairers (7321)

$31,200 – $72,800

COMMERCIAL PILOT – DIPLOMA


Take to the skies with Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s award-winning 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.

Saskatoon Airline Pilot

Charter Pilot

Flight Instructor

Air Pilots, Flight Engineers and Flying Instructors (2271)



$34,100 – $102,000*

$34,100 – $102,000*

$34,100 – $102,000*

HEAVY EQUIPMENT TRUCK AND TRANSPORT TECHNICIAN – CERTIFICATE


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 (construc-tion, 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.

Saskatoon Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanic

Truck and Bus Mechanic

Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanics (7312)

Automotive Service Technicians, Truck and Bus Mechanics and Mechanical Repairers (7321)

$33,300 – $83,200

$31,200 – $72,800

PARTS MANAGEMENT TECHNICIAN – CERTIFICATE


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 dealer-ships; 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)

$26,000 – $66,600

POWER SPORTS EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN – CERTIFICATE


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.

Regina Marine Technician

Motorcycle and Snowmobile Technician

Other Small Engine and Equipment Mechanics (7335)

Motorcycle and Other Related Mechanics (7334)

$25,000 – $62,8003

$30,200 – $62,6003

SCHOOL OF TRANSPORTATIONIt’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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