AI Project Consultant
at Sask DLC

Job Description

Sask DLC requires a temporary AI Project Consultant, with a start date of December 1st, 2025 or earlier based on the availability of the applicant. This temporary contract will conclude after 3 months. The AI Project Consultant will lead a short-term exploratory project to identify Sask DLC's current and future AI needs across operations, teaching, and learning. Acting as both technical project manager and subject-matter expert, the incumbent will work closely with the AI Coach, support from Information Technology, Policy and Privacy and Student Programming departments, and other departments as required to design a roadmap for sustainable, ethical, and system-wide AI integration.

Primary Responsibilities

AI Needs Assessment & Environmental Scan

• Identify gaps, risks and opportunities in teaching, assessment, course development, student support and operations.
• Benchmark against best practices in organizational AI implementation.

Strategic Planning & Roadmap Development

• Co-develop a 1- to 3-year AI Implementation Roadmap for Sask DLC, including quick wins, pilot projects, and long-term system integrations.
• Define governance, policy, and workflow structures required to sustain AI adoption across educational and administrative functions.

Project Management & Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as project lead, setting clear deliverables, milestones, and timelines for the AI initiative.
• Facilitate cross-departmental meetings.
• Prepare concise technical and non-technical progress reports for executive review.

Technical & Systems Expertise

• Evaluate AI platforms and tools for scalability, security, compliance, and integration potential with existing systems (e.g., Moodle, Microsoft 365, LMS data).
• Provide technical guidance on architecture, data governance, and ethical AI deployment in education.
• Recommend strategies for future-state automation, analytics, and content generation aligned to executive leadership requests.

Capacity Building & Knowledge Transfer

• Develop a "Playbook" or toolkit summarizing AI implementation models, risk mitigation strategies, and next-step recommendations.
• Ensure all deliverables are actionable and sustainable beyond the contract term.

Deliverables by End Of Term

• Comprehensive AI System Needs Assessment Report
• 3-Year AI Roadmap with phased implementation plan
• Executive briefing presentation and recommendations summary

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Knowledge of project and portfolio management processes and best practices.
• Knowledge of strategic and tactical planning processes and best practices.
• Demonstrated leadership and management capabilities including strong analytical and
• organizational skills, and excellent interpersonal skills such as negotiation, consensus building, and issue-management.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues to achieve corporate/organization priorities and outcomes.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to present complex ideas/concepts concisely, both verbally and in writing.
• In-depth knowledge of program review methodologies, data analysis techniques, and program evaluation.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret various forms of data.
• Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement: Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.

Required Education and Experience

• Typically, the knowledge, skills and abilities for this position are gained through a degree in Computer Science, Business Administration or a related discipline, combined with several years' experience working within the Information Technology/Information Management sector. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Employment Conditions

• Office environment/setting.
• Typical core office hours (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) Monday to Friday.
• Travel as required.
• As with all positions, the AI Project Consultant demonstrates an attitude of safety by always ensuring safety of self and others within the workplace.

What We Offer

• Sask DLC provides a work environment that is committed to upholding the values of Respect and Integrity, Serving Citizens, Excellence, Innovation and Acting as One Team.
• Sask DLC is committed to workplace diversity which reflects the diversity of the students and communities we serve. Applications are encouraged from First Nations and Métis candidates.
• Sask DLC offers an attractive compensation package that includes a competitive salary (MCP05 with an annual salary range of $74,160 to $96,420), comprehensive health and dental benefits, and a pension plan. Salary can be negotiated based on experience and educational background.

To Apply: Interested applicants are invited to complete an online application by creating an account in UKG. Candidates are required to include a resume with cover letter and contact information for at least three professional references.

Any questions regarding this position can be directed to:

Kelli Boklaschuk

Superintendent of Student Programming

Saskatchewan Distance Learning Centre

kelli.boklaschuk@saskDLC.ca

Applications will remain open until November 21st, 2025.

*We thank all those who apply for this position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

*The successful candidates will be required to submit a satisfactory criminal record check (vulnerable sector) as a condition of employment.