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# Senior Financial Compensation Analyst at SAIT

- **Company:** SAIT
- **Location:** Calgary, Canada
- **Employment:** temporary
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-07-21
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-11
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/sait/a51658b8-9490-4fc4-9966-608725b7c96b

## Job description

SAIT’s Finance department loves an equation — so we’re looking to add to our team. Tasked with ensuring the institution’s financial health, we bring diligence, accuracy and a customer-focused approach to the work we do. Join us as we work together to ensure SAIT is well positioned to meet current and future needs.

The Opportunity

Job classification: P2006 - Budget Officer II Salary range: $90,000 - 100,000 Placement within the range is typically based upon a review of skills, experience, and internal equity. Hours per week: 37.5 Position end date: March 31, 2028 Paid leave: 4 Weeks Vacation / 14 Flex Days per year Deadline to apply: Until position is filled

Reporting to the Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis, the Senior Financial Compensation Analyst serves as the primary liaison between Finance and Human Resources, leading workforce analytics, compensation reporting, and position management processes that support strategic workforce planning and informed decision-making. The role ensures the integrity and quality of workforce and financial information used to support operational and strategic decision-making across the institution.

The position provides workforce and compensation analysis, insights, and recommendations to support labour cost management, organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, and institutional decision-making. The incumbent plays a key role in assessing and implementing changes arising from legislative requirements, collective bargaining agreements, compensation programs, and position management practices. By leveraging technology, automation, data governance, and industry best practices, the role drives modernization and continuous improvement of workforce reporting and analytics.

Success in this role requires strong analytical, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills, as well as the ability to manage competing priorities, communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the institution, and contribute to SAIT's innovation and transformation objectives.

## How you'll contribute

- Serve as the primary Finance liaison to Human Resources, supporting workforce planning, compensation, position management, and staffing complement reporting.
- Lead position control activities and support workforce planning through the annual budget, quarterly forecasts, monthly reporting, and variance analysis.
- Provide financial analysis and insights related to labour relations initiatives, collective bargaining agreements, legislative changes, compensation programs, and organizational change.
- Develop and enhance workforce analytics, reporting solutions, and decision-support tools that enable evidence-based planning and informed decision-making.
- Lead initiatives to automate, optimize, and modernize workforce reporting processes by applying industry best practices, emerging technologies, and continuous improvement principles.

## What you bring

- Undergraduate degree in Finance, Business, or related field is required.
- Professional accounting designation is preferred.
- Strong knowledge of workforce planning, position management, compensation analysis, financial reporting, and related business processes.
- Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and reporting skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
- 3+ years of related budgetary and accounting experience.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder relationship management skills.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and changing business needs.
- High degree of accuracy, attention to detail, and professional judgment when working with confidential information.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; experience with Banner and Adaptive Planning is considered an asset.

We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity. We understand how important communication is, and we are committed to following up with every candidate. Please know that each application is thoughtfully reviewed, and you will hear from us either way.

Together, we build bold futures

At SAIT, we equip you with the resources you need to shape bold futures for yourself and our communities. We offer a comprehensive package including:

- Generous time off to pursue other passions and support your wellbeing
- SAIT paid premiums for medical, dental, and vision benefits so you, and your family, are well supported
- Benefits supporting mental health and access to Greenshield + for virtual therapy at a reduced rate
- Access to a Health Spending or Taxable Spending Account
- Professional development opportunities through our Free Seat Program, tuition support, access to LinkedIn Learning and discounted Continuing Education & Professional Studies courses
- Defined Benefit pension through LAPP to help you retire with confidence
- Excellent dining options on campus
- Free access to our fitness facilities and group fitness classes

And the perks keep on coming!

## About SAIT

At SAIT, we’re building bold futures. We’re a community of tenacious problem-solvers, inventive thinkers, and passionate collaborators who believe in doing work that matters.

Named one of Alberta’s Top Employers, we’re driven by a desire to create an impact in our community. If you’re looking for a place where purpose meets possibility, you’ve found it here.

We’re committed to community and belonging

Community and belonging 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 Community and Belonging at SAIT.

## About SAIT

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) is a polytechnic institute in Calgary offering hands-on degree, diploma, certificate, and continuing education programs designed to prepare students for immediate career success.
- **Entity Type**: Public Educational Institution (Polytechnic)
- **Headquarters**: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
- **Founded**: 1916
- **Founders**: Not applicable (publicly established)

## Core Business
- Primary industry/industries: Higher education, applied research, workforce development
- Target customers: Students (domestic and international), corporate clients, industry partners
- Mission or purpose statement: "We are champions of change — a community of bold thinkers, innovators and industry leaders." (from [sait.ca](https://www.sait.ca/about-sait/))

## Products & Services
- **Degree, Diploma & Certificate Programs**: Over 100 career-focused programs across 8 schools, including engineering, business, health, and technology.
- **Corporate Training & Continuing Education**: Customized upskilling and professional development for businesses and individuals.
- **Applied Research**: Industry-driven research through Labs4 and other partnerships, helping companies innovate.
- **Apprenticeships**: Trades and technical training for over 3,900 apprentices annually.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not applicable (public institution)
- **Key Metric**: Annual revenue of $48.6M (LinkedIn estimate) [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/saitca); total funding $1.4M (grants)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Over 11,000 industry partners; affiliations with CICan, AACTI, CBIE, Polytechnics Canada
- **Growth Signals**: 2,728 employees (+0.5% YoY); 18,402 full-time equivalent students (2023-24); 91% graduate employment rate; 274,000+ alumni

## Competitive Advantages
- **Hands-on Learning**: Action-based curriculum with work-integrated learning opportunities, state-of-the-art facilities, and real-world projects.
- **Industry Alignment**: 97% of graduates recommend SAIT; programs co-developed with industry to ensure job readiness.
- **Longevity & Reputation**: 110+ years of operation; strong brand recognition in Western Canada and growing international presence.

## Strategic Focus
- **Strategic Plan**: Commitment to leading change through innovation, community engagement, and sustainable growth (see [sait.ca](https://www.sait.ca/about-sait/)).
- **Applied Research Expansion**: Strengthening Labs4 network and increasing industry collaboration to drive regional competitiveness.
- **Lifelong Learning**: Expanding flexible pathways and corporate training to serve learners at all career stages.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Collaborative and inclusive environment with a focus on student success and employee development.
- **Work Model**: Hybrid work guidelines in place; specific models vary by department (confirmed with manager) [sait.ca](https://www.sait.ca/about-sait/work-at-sait/employee-resources).
- **Benefits**: Comprehensive package valued at ~20% of salary; includes pension (LAPP), group savings plans, and 500+ courses available free to employees.
- **Perks**: On-campus recreation centre, fitness classes, Indigenous resource centre (Chinook Lodge), and a central Calgary location with great views.
- **Employee Sentiment**: 3.8/5.0 on LinkedIn (423 reviews) with high marks for work-life balance (4.0) and culture (3.9) [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/saitca).

## Sources
1. [sait.ca](https://www.sait.ca/about-sait/) – About SAIT and strategic plan
2. [sait.ca](https://www.sait.ca/about-sait/work-at-sait) – Work at SAIT page
3. [sait.ca](https://www.sait.ca/about-sait/work-at-sait/employee-resources) – Employee resources (hybrid work, benefits)
4. [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/saitca) – LinkedIn company profile and employee data
5. [jobs.lever.co](https://jobs.lever.co/sait) – Current job listings

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