Southern Alberta Institute of Technology Cutting 30 Faculty Roles in 2026
Is SAIT Cutting Jobs?
Yes — the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) is reportedly eliminating 30 permanent faculty positions in 2026.
The bombshell update comes as the post-secondary institution grapples with a steep decline in international student enrolment, as well as a provincially-implemented 2% cap on increases in tuition and fees for domestic students.
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The latest workforce reduction at SAIT was covered by multiple news outlets, including Global News.
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