- Employment Type: Permanent Full-time
- Salary Range: 57.550 - 74.801
- Hours of Work: M – Monthly Out of Scope
- Workplace Diversity: Preference will be given to qualified equity group members who self-declare in this online application, as identified in Diversity Groups below.
- Diversity Groups: Indigenous Persons
- Occupation Code: PPD
- Grade: MCP.09.
- Organization: 030 Government Relations
- Number of Openings: 1
- Ministry only: No
The Opportunity:
The Division is seeking a highly motivated strategic leader to take on the responsibilities of Director within the Aboriginal Consultation Unit of the Lands and Consultation Branch. Reporting to the Executive Director, the successful candidate will be responsible for leading the government’s First Nation and Métis Consultation Policy Framework, planning and program development.
This includes providing advice and guidance to all government ministries and Crown corporations with respect to strategic policy, planning and programs that relate to the government’s legal duty and its policy obligations to consult with Saskatchewan First Nations and Métis communities. Typically, you will have several years’ experience as a senior manager and possess a graduate, post-graduate or law degree with emphasis on Indigenous matters, or equivalent experience in a related field, demanding equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities.
Responsibilities
- Engage in complex, multi-party strategic planning activities that articulate vision, goals, resources, processes and outcomes.
- Provide leadership to a diverse group of professionals throughout the Ministry as well as aligning work with organizational goals and objectives for a high-performing branch.
- Utilize superior interpersonal skills to enhance and maintain positive working relationships with executive positions in various ministries, agencies, community leaders, federal government representatives and various stakeholders.
- Facilitate and negotiate solutions to complex issues using strong conceptual and collaborative problem solving, mediation and decision-making skills.
- Balance competing demands and expectations from elected officials, external partners and stakeholders, the general public and other government ministries and agencies.
- Create an environment that recognizes, supports, respects and welcomes diversity of employees and clients.
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:
Job Skills:
- Communication (Level D)
- Critical Thinking (Level D)
- Digital Skills (Level C)
- Interacting with Others (Level D)
- Navigating Ambiguity (Level D)
- Managing Self (Level D)
- Health, Safety and Wellness (Level C)
- Data Literacy (Level D)
- Influence (Level D)
- Political and Organizational Awareness (Level C)
- Managing Organizational Resources (Level C)
- Managing Talent (Level D)
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.
