SAFA was established in 1982.
The SAFA Mandate
In accordance with Alberta’s Post-Secondary Learning Act (PSLA) and as a trade union under Alberta’s Labour Relations Code, the SAFA’s core mandate is to negotiate the Collective Agreement and resolve alleged contraventions of the Agreement through the grievance process. The Association also assists with representation to address individual concerns, counseling and informal grievance resolution when necessary.
Additionally, as mandated by its members through the Association’s Bylaws, SAFA is an organization that preserves and improves our members’ employment conditions in areas such as educational development, academic freedom, and professional development.
The SAIT faculty members are ultimately responsible for offering instruction that has made SAIT the institution of choice for learners in fields as diverse as apprenticeship training, technologies, business, health sciences, communication and hospitality fields and industries. Through the SAIT Academic Faculty Association (SAFA), the faculty attempts to ensure that the working relationships at SAIT are conducive to the continuing quality of SAIT instruction.
Our Vision
To cultivate collective excellence and innovation
Our Mission