Instructor, Business Intelligence Program
Calgary, AB
Academic – School for Advanced Digital Technology /
SAFA Casual – Approved Program /
On-site
SAIT's School for Advanced Digital Technology (SADT) is committed to preparing our students to thrive in the borderless, global economy. We offer an exciting range of media and technology programs built on a foundation of applied, technology-immersed experiences and enhanced with work-integrated learning opportunities.
How do we make this happen? Through a committed school of experts focused on the values of excellence in learning and learners, partnerships and collaboration, and being flexible and forward thinking. SADT is SAIT’s boldest transformation to date — designed with the future in mind and working closer with industry than ever. Join us as we strive to instigate a new world!
The Opportunity
The School for Advanced Digital Technology at SAIT offers an exciting and diverse range of programs from cybersecurity to software development and beyond, our diverse offering of career programs positions graduates for success by providing learning experiences that are relevant, skills-oriented, and applied in the real world.
Reporting to the Academic Chair, the Business Intelligence Program Instructor will professionally manage the learning process of the students and ensure that students achieve established learning objectives to the maximum of their potential. This requires resourcing materials, methods, techniques, and strategies to ensure student success and outcomes are met.
This role requires collaborative work with colleagues to create a learning environment which is pedagogically sound, technically supported, and innovative in nature.
Note: SAIT, as a post-secondary institution, serves a diverse student population. Therefore, instructional duties may occasionally be required during early mornings, evenings, and weekends. If selected, specific scheduling arrangements will be discussed between you and the leader.
The Role
- Prepare and deliver lessons, assignments, quizzes, exams, activities, tutorials, demonstrations, and labs.
- Present course material in an engaging, interactive, and learner-centered manner.
- Integrate personal industry experience into lesson planning and delivery to enhance relevance and depth.
- Maintain accurate records for grading, professionalism assessment, and attendance tracking in both theory and lab settings.
- Ensure organized and concise record keeping and file management.
- Manage classroom and lab environments to foster a positive and productive learning atmosphere.
- Demonstrate personal interest in learners and create a climate conducive to optimal learning.
- Deliver course content creatively and effectively to support diverse learning styles.
- Provide mentorship, guidance, and relatable support to learners.
- Maintain and develop curriculum to align with current industry standards and best practices.
- Understand and embody the program’s vision, values, and goals to ensure ongoing relevance of course content.
- Actively participate in team meetings and collaborate with the Academic Chair and instructional staff to enhance the learner experience.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required.
- 3 – 5 years of industry experience in intermediate to senior roles focused on data analysis or data engineering.
- 1 – 3 years of experience in teaching, training, coaching, or mentoring others.
- Demonstrated ability to deliver complex technical topics in a clear and engaging manner.
- Microsoft certifications such as Power BI Data Analyst Associate, Fabric Data Engineer Associate, Azure Fundamentals are required.
- Additional certifications in Tableau, AWS QuickSight, IBM, or Google would be an asset.
- Proficient in advanced SQL, Python/R, Excel, and analytics frameworks.
- Skilled in Visualization and BI Tools (Power BI, Tableau).
- Experience with Data Modeling, Data Warehousing, Data Lakes, Data Cleaning, Preparation, and Pipelines.
- Familiarity with Cloud Platforms, Version Control, and AI-driven BI features.
- Adaptable to feedback and able to collaborate across interdisciplinary teams.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent organizational and time management capabilities.
Job classification: INSTRUCTOR - S4001
Hourly Rate: $41.30 - $42.95
# of positions: 3
Position End Date: December 31, 2025
Posting closing date: September 22, 2025
About SAIT
SAIT is a global leader in applied education. Named one of Alberta’s Top Employers, we offer the chance to work with a purpose — preparing the next generation of industry leaders, entrepreneurs, advocates and explorers.
Building on our 100+ year history, we’re looking for innovative, bold and collaborative employees who embrace change and deliver world-class customer experiences. Your future starts now at SAIT.
Equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) is essential to achieving SAIT’s vision to be a global leader in applied education. We encourage applications from women, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities, and/or people with intersectional identities. Learn more about EDI at SAIT.
At SAIT, we understand that experience comes in many forms. We’re dedicated to adding diverse perspectives to SAIT - so if your experience is close to what we’re looking for, please consider applying.
SAIT is committed to supporting persons with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. We will work with applicants to provide accommodations upon request to the Talent Advisor.
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