Employee Resources

AT SAIT you get to experience state-of-the-art facilities, the best view of downtown Calgary, and within walking distance to countless destinations — such as Kensington. Take a virtual tour today!

Learn more about our organization— from our academic schools, campus details, to our purpose and story.

Satisfy your hunger at one of SAIT's many on-campus eateries. In need of a campus escape? Head downtown to our Culinary Campus or The Tastemarket by SAIT for a delicious experience.

You know what they say about all work and no play. Have fun and stay active with SAIT's Recreation centre, adult fitness classes, or find out when to catch the next Trojans game!

The Chinook Lodge Resource Centre — "the Lodge" — is an inclusive environment open to the entire SAIT community and welcomes intercultural exchange.   

Transition smoothly and successfully into your new role at SAIT with the help of a fellow employee. Take an early look at our Buddy System that will connect you with colleagues, resources and get you the support you need to do your work. Check out the Buddy System Checklist — your buddy and supervisor will guide you through it when you start.

Whether you drive, bike or take transit to work, getting to SAIT is easy. Familiarize yourself with our campus map so you know where to go when you arrive.

As a part of your onboarding, you will be asked to complete a new hire package online. The following forms and resources will assist you in completing this step.

General Forms

• TD 1 2021 Personal tax credits return 
• TD1 AB 2021 Alberta personal tax credits return 
• Beneficiary nomination form - Manulife
• Optional Life Insurance - $20,000 non-evidence
• Optional Critical Illness - $50,000 non-evidence 

Pension and benefits

Effective May 4, 2021, SAIT has a new line up of investment funds with Canada Life. This will be applicable to any new or re-hired employees who are completing fresh DCPP, RRSP or TFSA applications. The below link will give you a list of options for these investments.

• Canada Life Investment Fund menu

Pension

• LAPP at-a-glance
• DCPP at-a-glance
• Choosing between DCPP and LAPP 
• DCPP Canada Life application form

Group savings

• RRSP Application for Membership (Canada Life)
• TFSA Application for Membership (Canada Life)

Other documents

As part of the new hire package, you will also have an opportunity to upload additional documents such as education credentials, certifications etc.

If you have any questions, please contact  working@sait.ca.

Visit our on-campus Reg Erhardt Library for articles, books, videos and data, and access to faculty services.

A lot happens on campus. Stay informed about upcoming events and important dates that matter to you.

SAIT offers a number of resources dedicated to your health and safety:

• Our on-campus medical clinic and family practice provides non-urgent and urgent care.
• Safewalk is a free, volunteer-based service dedicated to ensuring the safety of all SAIT employees, students, and visitors when travelling on or near SAIT's main campus.
• Campus Security offers a number of essential services, helping to create a safe and secure environment.

Smoke-free campus

In support of health and safety regulations due to COVID-19, and for the ongoing overall well-being of our community, SAIT is a smoke-free campus, effective Monday, Aug. 31, 2020.

Smoking and Use of Tobacco Products policy and procedure, HS.1.4 and HS.1.4.1. If you're coming to campus, please note you can no longer smoke anywhere, on any campus. If you do leave to smoke, you may not be allowed back into campus buildings due to health guidelines.

SAIT's Helpline offers assistance with computer, phone and audiovisual issues, campus security concerns, parking and facilities management requests.

Read up on the policies and procedures of your department/school and division.  

Learn how benefits and agreements vary by employee group.

Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE)

• Support Staff (AUPE) benefit program
• AUPE Collective Agreement
• AUPE Use of Annual Vacation Leave
• AUPE Temporary Layoff Provisions Novel Coronavirus 

• Salary Grid 2020 Schedule A
• Salary Grid 2020 Schedule A(2)
• Salary Grid 2020 Schedule B
• Salary Grid 2020 Schedule C

SAIT Academic Faculty Association (SAFA)

• Faculty (SAFA) benefit program
• SAFA Collective Agreement
• SAFA Implementation Agreement
• SAFA lmpact of Expenditure Targets on Use of Vacation
• SAFA Letter of Understanding - Temporary Layoffs

Administrative, Professional, Technical (APT) or Management

• Exempt (APT/Management) benefit program
• Exempt employees (APT/Management)