Tim OgilvieAirdrie, Alberta Contact
Tim Ogilvie speaking at an Alberta government press conference
College president · Board chair · Coach

Strong leaders build strong communities.

Tim Ogilvie leads a group of career colleges, speaks for Alberta's career college sector, and shows up for his hometown of Airdrie.

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  • President, Top Tier Education Corp.
  • Chair, Alberta Association of Career Colleges
  • Interim President, Airdrie Soccer
  • King Charles III Coronation Medal, 2025
  • Host of the Ogilvie Christmas Scavenger Hunt
My Story

I lead by showing up.

Good teams are built on trust. That is true in a college, on a board, and on the soccer field.

I'm the President of Top Tier Education Corp. We run a group of career colleges across Western and Central Canada. Our students train for real jobs in health, dental, business and more.

I also chair the Alberta Association of Career Colleges. I work with government and partners so our sector has a strong voice.

Airdrie is home. I lead our soccer club, coach on the field and the lacrosse floor, and each December my family hides gifts all over the city.

I'm a proud Royal Roads University grad, and I always speak up for students.

2021

Tim and his family start the Ogilvie Christmas Scavenger Hunt in Airdrie.

2025

As AACC Chair, Tim leads the sector's response to provincial college audits.

2025

Tim receives the King Charles III Coronation Medal for leadership and service.

2026

Tim steps up as Interim President of Airdrie Soccer and joins the EdUp Canada podcast.

Lead

Growing career colleges that change lives.

  • President of Top Tier Education Corp.
  • Leads the teams behind a family of career college brands
  • Builds programs that link students with employers
  • Co-founder of a small business in Airdrie
Academy of Learning Career CollegeHealth & Wellness Colleges of CanadaKDM Dental CollegeManual Osteopathic College of CanadaAlberta College of Massage TherapyPacific Coastal College of Massage TherapyPrairie College of Massage Therapy
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Tim meeting with two colleagues
Advocate

A strong voice for Alberta's career colleges.

As Chair of the Alberta Association of Career Colleges, Tim leads the board that speaks for the sector.

  • Works with the Government of Alberta on rules that protect students
  • Leads the AACC "Build Strategy" of trust, capacity and community
  • Visits member colleges across the province to hear what they need
  • Past committee member, National Association of Career Colleges
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Tim shaking hands at an Alberta government announcement
Serve

Giving back to the place I call home.

Tim in his Airdrie FC coach shirt at the soccer field
Press & Media

In the news

Podcasts, news stories and statements where Tim talks about education and community.

Podcast · EdUp Canada · April 2026

The College Where Volunteering Pays the Tuition

Tim talks about how employers can sponsor students in health care programs, and why career colleges matter for Canada's workforce.

Watch on YouTube · 35 min
DiscoverAirdrie.com

Airdrie family to spread holiday cheer with fifth annual Christmas scavenger hunt

December 19, 2025
Alberta Association of Career Colleges

Boots, Banners, and Big Ideas: the AACC Stampede College Visit

July 13, 2026
Alberta Association of Career Colleges

AACC responds to provincial audit announcement

April 1, 2025
Recognition

Awards and credentials

March 2025

King Charles III Coronation Medal

This medal honours Canadians who make a real difference. Tim received it for his leadership and service. It was presented by the National Association of Career Colleges.

Tim on stage receiving the King Charles III Coronation Medal The King Charles III Coronation Medal and certificate with Tim's name

Other awards

  • Renaissance AwardCampus Support, 2018, 2019 and 2020
  • Parthenon AwardCDI College
  • Sales Performance AwardCIBC

Education

  • Master's degree, Global ManagementRoyal Roads University
  • Graduate study, Systems Leadership in Higher EducationRoyal Roads University
  • Post-graduate diploma, Information TechnologyCTI College
Our annual event

The Ogilvie Christmas Scavenger Hunt

Every December, Tim and Nina Ogilvie hide gift bags in safe, public spots all over Airdrie. They post photo clues online, often dressed as Santa, elves and reindeer. Then families head out to find them.

Local businesses, clubs and sports groups donate the prizes. The hunt has grown every year since it started.

"It's really just about spreading joy to the community."Tim Ogilvie, DiscoverAirdrie.com
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A table full of gift bags ready to be hidden for the scavenger hunt A young hunter gives a thumbs up next to Santa after finding a gift bag
Out and about

In the room and in the community

Tim with members of the Alberta Association of Career Colleges
With members of the Alberta Association of Career Colleges
Tim with a colleague on a college visit
On a college visit
Tim at the Volunteer Airdrie tent at a community event
With Volunteer Airdrie
Tim and a group holding donated winter clothing
Taking part in a clothing drive
Speaking

Invite Tim to speak

Tim speaks to schools, boards, business groups and community events. These are the topics he knows best.

Career colleges and jobs

How short, focused training gets people into good jobs fast, and how employers can help.

Lead like a coach

Know your team, set the standard and build trust before the playbook comes out.

Volunteer leadership

What it takes to lead a club or board of volunteers, and keep members in the loop.

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Let's connect.

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