Ready to start your next chapter with NAIT? At NAIT, we’re passionate about building a team of talented, dedicated professionals who share our commitment to excellence and innovation. Your skills and experience can shape the future of education and make a real impact in our community. If this opportunity feels like the right fit for you, we encourage you to apply and join us in creating a brighter future – together. Important Application Deadline Notice Please note that Workday closes job postings at 11:59pm MST on the day before the posting end date listed above. To ensure your application is received, submit no later than 11:59pm MST the day prior to the posting end date. Internal NAIT Employees Current NAIT employees are welcome to apply for this opportunity. To be considered, please submit your application through the NAIT Jobs Hub rather than the external career site. Please Note: This is a temporary assignment ending on or before June 30, 2029, with the possibility of extension. This competition is limited to current NAIT staff within the School of Health and Life Sciences. Reporting to the Associate Dean, the Senior Veterinary Medical Officer is a critical role in assuring medical, clinical, and operational competence in the delivery of veterinary services at NAIT. The purpose of this role is to provide assurances that the NAIT Veterinary Medical Clinic is in compliance with legislative, regulatory and professional competency requirements. The Senior Veterinary Medical Officer is the senior veterinarian in the provision of all animal health services. As the Senior Veterinarian, this role is ultimately accountable for the safe and appropriate provision of veterinary medical care. Accordingly, the Senior Veterinary Medical Officer is responsible to set and maintain an infrastructure of contained and delegated medical functions to assure the provision of safe, effective and appropriate medical care. To carry out this mandate, the Senior Veterinary Medical Officer assures that a total quality management system is in place. Examples of a total quality management system for medical providers include: a sound veterinarian credentialing process and medical staff by-laws; assuring clinical practice compliance from veterinarian providers and allied clinical staff; creates and maintains delegated medical functions through clinical practice guidelines; establishes quality assurance mechanisms; creates and maintains a ‘standing orders’ framework (policy & practice); assures that protection and prevention practices and measures are in place; and assures that reporting processes are in place for regulatory compliance. Ultimately, the Senior Veterinary Medical Officer assures that the facility’s mandate is safely and effectively delivered through qualified professions and in a safe environment for staff and patients alike. Key Responsibilities: The Senior Veterinary Medical Officer has several paramount responsibilities to assure overall quality, safety and competent medical practice and these are mandated through legislative instruments, regulatory regimes and professional scope of practice parameters. For example, this position has legal authority over all the Standard Operating Procedures (large and small animal) and protocols at the NAIT animal clinics as required by the Veterinary Professional Act of Alberta. As well, this position provides medical direction to staff and adjunct Veterinarians. Other duties as assigned. This position will also maintain an assigned teaching load. Skills and Abilities: Excellent communicator (written and oral) with superior customer service and conflict resolution skills. Excellent teamwork skills. Liase with the NAIT Animal Care Committee, as required. Qualifications: Must be a registered DVM with an unrestricted permit with ABVMA Previous leadership/supervisory experience is preferred. Able to maintain ethical and positional boundaries Classification – Leader II - Chair This assignment is covered by the NAIT Academic Staff Association (NASA) Collective Agreement. NAIT believes in the learning and development of our employees so that they are equipped to support the achievement of our organizational goals and as such, you may be required to engage in learning opportunities related to the chair/associate chair assignment. Appointment to this assignment is for a three-year term with the possibility of a further three-year extension. Remuneration Refer to Leader II salary range below; As outlined in the NASA Collective Agreement. The compensation range for this job posting is : $81,225.90 - $132,397.35 NAIT is committed to a transparent, fair, and human-centered hiring experience. All candidates are assessed directly by our recruitment and hiring teams. About NAIT We are known as one of Alberta’s top employers. Being part of a community that makes a difference in the lives of students, staff, industry clients and partners, NAIT’s culture reflects our shared values of respect, collaboration, celebration, creativity, and accountability. People are what make NAIT great, and we prioritize the employee experience. For eligible positions, we offer benefits and unique perks focusing on health and wellness, work-life balance, recognition, and professional and personal growth. In addition to excellent vacation time, eligible employees receive paid time off between Christmas and New Year’s. NAIT supports a flexible work environment, enabling staff to request approval for on-campus, off-site, or hybrid work arrangements based on the nature of the role. Please note that remote positions require employees to reside within Canada. NAIT is committed to fostering a safe environment that supports equity and cultivates inclusion through our Centre for Community and Belonging (CCB) and our Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Strategy. We are a proud partner of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion. While we encourage all qualified applicants to apply, only those being considered will be contacted. If you require any assistance or accommodations, please connect with us at careers@nait.ca. Please submit a resume and cover letter to be considered for this opportunity. We're glad you're here. At NAIT, our people help shape careers, industries, and communities. Whether you're launching your career or bringing valuable experience, you'll find opportunities to learn, grow, and make a real impact. Explore our open roles, discover our culture, and see how your work can help transform lives through education and innovation. Already part of the NAIT Community? Current NAIT employees must apply through the Jobs Hub only. People make NAIT Great - and at NAIT, people truly matter. We're committed to creating a workplace that fuels passion, values inclusion, supports wellbeing, and encourages continuous growth. Our culture is grounded in respect, collaboration, creativity, celebration, and accountability. When you join NAIT, you become part of a community dedicated to making a meaningful difference for students, colleagues, industry partners, and the broader community. If you're looking for purposeful work in a supportive environment, we'd love to meet you.