- Employment Type: Permanent Full-time
- Salary Range: 14797.99 - 19242.85
- Hours of Work: M – Monthly Out of Scope
- Workplace Diversity: We are committed to workplace diversity.
- Occupation Code: PHJ
- Grade: Order in Council.113AL0.
- Organization: 003 Justice and Attorney General
- Number of Openings: 1
The Opportunity:
Reporting to the Assistant Deputy Attorney General, the Public Guardian and Trustee exercises the statutory powers and responsibilities set out in The Public Guardian and Trustee Act and related Saskatchewan legislation. The office acts where required by law or where there is no other suitable person available, and must carry out its responsibilities with integrity, impartiality, sound judgment and careful stewardship of client interests.
The successful candidate will provide strategic and operational leadership to a multidisciplinary office delivering legal, trust, estate, accounting, and administrative services across Saskatchewan. This includes overseeing operational performance, managing legal, fiduciary, financial, operational and reputational risk, strengthening relationships with partners and stakeholders, and ensuring that the office meets its legal, fiduciary, financial and public accountability obligations.
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic direction and executive leadership for the Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee.
- Exercise the statutory powers, duties and authorities of the Public Guardian and Trustee under The Public Guardian and Trustee Act and related legislation.
- Oversee adult property guardianship, estate administration, and protection of children’s legal and financial interests in Saskatchewan.
- Oversee legal, accounting, trust management, estate administration and related administrative services.
- Ensure the prudent management and investment of assets held in trust for clients.
- Lead, develop and support a skilled multidisciplinary team and foster a healthy, inclusive and respectful workplace.
- Build effective relationships with courts, families, service providers, professional bodies, Indigenous governments and organizations, community partners, other ministries and public agencies.
- Provide strategic legal, legislative, policy and operational advice to the Assistant Deputy Attorney General and other senior ministry officials.
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:
- Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Juris Doctor (J.D.).
- Membership in good standing, or eligibility for membership, with the Law Society of Saskatchewan.
- Significant legal experience interpreting and applying legislation and providing advice on complex legal, policy, and statutory matters.
- Demonstrated senior leadership experience in a complex legal, public-sector, regulatory, or fiduciary environment.
- Sound understanding of fiduciary obligations, administrative law, statutory decision-making, governance, and public accountability.
- Executive presence, sound judgment, integrity, and the professional credibility to make decisions involving vulnerable individuals, competing interests, and significant legal or financial consequences.
- Experience managing sensitive, high-profile, or contentious matters.
- Legal experience related to guardianship, trusts, estates, civil litigation, substitute decision-making, and the administration or investment of assets held on behalf of others would be considered an asset.
Job Skills:
Listens to and encourages differing opinions; helps others see things from a different perspective.
- Critical Thinking (Level D)
Evaluates and plans for risks and contingencies.
Seeks and identifies ways to maximize the value of available technology to achieve business strategies and outcomes.
- Interacting with Others (Level D)
Promotes conflict management by modelling and coaching others on the importance of respecting differences and developing mutually beneficial solutions.
- Navigating Ambiguity (Level D)
Recognizes others’ discomfort and models productive behaviours, provides information or shares perspective to limit anxiety and maintain positive engagement levels.
Demonstrates a strong interest in new knowledge and emerging practices relevant to the organization.
- Health, Safety and Wellness (Level C)
Applies standards of safety uniformly and consistently and stresses the importance of health, safety and wellness in the organization.
Weighs the merit and impact of possible solutions and decisions using an evidence-based decision-making approach.
Develops long-term and multi-phased plans to influence others.
- Political and Organizational Awareness (Level C)
Demonstrates resilience when faced with the reality that decision-makers may not always follow expert advice and maintains commitment to continue contributing constructively and offering valuable insights to the organization, despite differences in decision outcomes.
- Managing Organizational Resources (Level C)
Manages team or project budgets, ensuring established procedures are followed.
- Managing Talent (Level D)
Clearly defines role expectations, monitors performance, provides timely and constructive feedback, and facilitates employee development.
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.
