Managing Director Saskatchewan Centre of Excellence for Transportation and Infrastructure College of Engineering

The Saskatchewan Centre of Excellence for Transportation and Infrastructure (SCETI) was established as a strategic partnership between the Saskatchewan Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure, the University of Saskatchewan, and private industry involved in innovative infrastructure solutions. The primary mandate of SCETI is to provide world class transportation and infrastructure solutions that help Saskatchewan meet the increasing needs of an aging infrastructure. As well, it is intended that SCETI will become internationally renowned for developing innovative solutions in transportation engineering and construction and in transport logistics. In addition, SCETI scientists are involved in university teaching, graduate student supervision, and applied research.

The College of Engineering is seeking a Managing Director to provide leadership to the administration of SCETI’s research programs, and oversight of financial and physical resources as well as non-academic human resources. The Managing Director will report to the Department Head, Civil & Geological Engineering and will work to strengthen existing relationships while creating new opportunities for growth through the vast network of industry and government partners, including the Saskatchewan Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure, major funding agencies, public and private transportation sector companies, research organizations, regulatory agencies, and other University units and departments. The Managing Director will work closely with and will actively be supported by the management committee comprised of the Dean (or designate), Head of the Department of Civil & Geological Engineering, and the College Chief Financial and Operational Officer. This position is expected to provide leadership to a variety of opportunities of strategic importance to SCETI, manage contracts, lead financial planning and management initiatives, and develop accountabilities and communications plan.

Ideally, the Managing Director will have a post-graduate degree in business administration (MBA) or a related specialty, a sound understanding of transportation technologies and infrastructure operations, knowledge of the transportation industry, and seven to ten years of progressive experience in a complex, multi-dimensional organization similar to SCETI. Successful project management and human resource management experience at a senior professional level is required. Research experience will be an asset.

The initial appointment for this position is for five years, with the possibility for renewal. Salary for the position will be commensurate with the successful candidate’s experience and background. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Interested individuals should forward (by email or post) an introductory letter and resume, along with the names of three referees to:

Veronica Bendig
Chief Financial Officer/Chief Operations Officer
College of EngineeringUniversity of Saskatchewan
57 Campus Drive
Saskatoon, Sk. S7N 5A8
Phone 306-966- 5104; Fax 306-966-5205
Email veronica.bendig@usask.ca 

For more information about the University, College and SCETI visit the following websites:

University: http://www.usask.ca/ College: http://www.engr.usask.ca/ and SCETI: http://www.engr.usask.ca/sceti/index.php