- Employment Type: Permanent Full-time
- Salary Range: 47.559 - 61.833
- Hours of Work: M – Monthly Out of Scope
- Workplace Diversity: We are committed to workplace diversity.
- Occupation Code: PMR
- Grade: MCP.07.
- Organization: 073 Corrections, Policing and Public Safety
- Number of Openings: 1
The Opportunity:
As a member of the senior management team of the Pine Grove Correctional Centre, the Deputy Director of Administration role includes:
- Financial manager - preparing expenditure analysis, preparing forecasts and budget proposals; controlling, monitoring and reporting on all centre financial processes, implementing spending controls, auditing functions and contract administration;
- Financial strategist to Director and senior management team - providing analysis and evaluation, developing proposals and managing projects, participating in senior management problem solving, being a team player in a matrix management organization; and
- Manager - supervising and developing the food services, material management, and the accounting/clerical teams.
Responsibilities
- Oversees the planning, implementation, and evaluation of program activities to ensure alignment with the Ministry, government priorities and policy objectives.
- Monitors program performance, budgets, and outcomes, ensuring accountability, compliance, and continuous improvement across all operational areas.
- Provides strategic leadership and oversight to a team, ensuring effective service delivery aligned with ministry standards.
- Leads and supports special projects and strategic initiatives, applying change and project management expertise.
- Drives continuous improvement by identifying operational gaps and collaborating on solutions to enhance systems and processes.
- Manages branch operations, including general administration, issue resolution, and central coordination.
- Develops, reviews, and ensures quality assurance of branch policies, procedures, briefing notes, letters, and publications.
- Builds and maintains strong relationships with clients, partners, and stakeholders through effective liaison and engagement.
- Organizes, chairs, and facilitates stakeholder meetings with tact and professionalism.
- Analyzes program services to inform service delivery strategies and optimize client experience.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to design and deliver high-quality, client-centered services.
Qualifications
Job Capabilities:
In this leadership and supervisory role, we are seeking someone who:
- Holds themselves and others accountable for delivering on work expectations.
- Demonstrates innovation and supports their team to identify, iterate, and implement new solutions.
- Brings people together in a collaborative manner and builds relationships that deliver desired outcomes.
- Is inclusive, promotes, supports, and enables belonging, encourages diversity, and values all contributions.
- Is adaptable, anticipates the impact of change, models agility, and supports their team through ambiguity.
- Is outcomes-focused, enables their team to meet or exceed established goals, and balances longer term objectives with tactical execution.
Technical Knowledge and Skills:
The successful candidate will have knowledge of government financial administration and budgeting processes, including policy and audit/control requirements; Microsoft programs, specifically Excel and Word; and Midas and PSC Client. You will also have knowledge of government procedures and policies relating to procurement and contract administration, and contemporary management theory and practice, particularly project management in a matrix management environment.
Candidates will typically possess a degree in commerce or business administration with an accounting major and/or a professional accounting designation and demonstrated experience in budget and finance. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
Job Skills:
- Communication (Level C)
- Critical Thinking (Level C)
- Digital Skills (Level C)
- Interacting with Others (Level C)
- Navigating Ambiguity (Level C)
- Managing Self (Level C)
- Health, Safety and Wellness (Level C)
- Data Literacy (Level C)
- Influence (Level C)
- Political and Organizational Awareness (Level C)
- Managing Organizational Resources (Level C)
- Managing Talent (Level C)
Learn more about the Government of Saskatchewan’s Capabilities and Skills Framework here.
What We Offer:
- Dynamic and challenging work
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive benefits package including pension
- Vacation, scheduled days off, and other types of leave
- Inclusive work environments
- Career growth, development, and advancement opportunities
- Flexible work arrangements
Our Commitment to Excellence:
The Government of Saskatchewan upholds deep-rooted values of Respect and Integrity, Serving Citizens, Excellence and Innovation, and Acting as One Team.
About Us
The Government of Saskatchewan provides the services, programs and supports the people of Saskatchewan need. We deliver on the Saskatchewan Plan for Growth to build a strong economy, strong communities and strong families, ultimately building a stronger Saskatchewan. Dedicated to service excellence, we demonstrate innovation, collaboration and transparency, practice effective and accountable use of resources and promote engagement and leadership at all levels.
