- Employment Type: Permanent Full-time
- Salary Range: 40.375 - 50.593
- Hours of Work: A - SGEU Office 36 – one date off every two weeks
- 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
- Diversity Groups: Persons with disabilities
- Diversity Groups: Members of a visible minority group
- Diversity Groups: Women in underrepresented roles
- Occupation Code: CRO
- Grade: SGEU.11.
- Organization: 023 Energy and Resources
- Number of Openings: 1
- Ministry only: No
The Opportunity:
The Mineral Policy Branch within the Resource Development Division is responsible for:
- Developing and maintaining royalty and tax structures while working within the Acts and Regulations to ensure a competitive investment environment for the mining sector and to provide a fair return for the citizens of Saskatchewan.
- Reviewing and updating regulatory and policy regimes to support industry investment, innovation, and resource development while building public confidence through transparency, accountability, and engagement.
- Generating accurate economic and revenue forecasts for Government of Saskatchewan revenues to be collected from the Saskatchewan mining sector.
- Engaging with the federal government, Saskatchewan ministries, and other stakeholders to advance the competitiveness, diversification, and growth of the Saskatchewan mining sector.
- Managing the Clean-up of Abandoned Northern Sites (CLEANS), a multi-year, multi-million-dollar project aimed at assessing and remediating the Lorado, Gunner, and 36 satellite legacy uranium sites in northern Saskatchewan.
- Administering the Saskatchewan Mineral Exploration Tax Credit (SMETC) program which provides an incentive to Saskatchewan residents to invest in qualifying Saskatchewan mineral exploration.
- Managing the Institutional Control Program (ICP).
The branch works closely with officials across the Government of Saskatchewan. The successful candidate will provide support for program administration, enterprise systems functionality, data integrity, client experience, and process efficiency.
This Research Officer position offers an exciting opportunity for a professional who can balance operations, innovation, project coordination, and stakeholder service in a dynamic environment, while ensuring compliance with legislative and policy criteria.
You will also play an important role in supporting system changes, researching complex issues, and providing analysis to the Senior Analysts and management.
Responsibilities
- Provides advice and services to support senior and executive management on a range of mineral related program and policy issues.
- Conducts comprehensive policy analysis and program evaluations.
- Provides recommendations aligned with Ministry goals.
- Directs and manages research projects from planning through execution.
- Utilizes research methodologies to collect, analyze, summarize, and report data.
- Applies statistical and analytical techniques to interpret data and inform decision-making.
- Analyzes trends and issues to develop strategic options and policy.
- Identifies data needs for program monitoring and support development of information systems.
- Influences stakeholders by articulating the impact of proposed policy, program, or legislative changes
Qualifications
Job Capabilities:
As a public servant, we are seeking someone who:
- Is accountable and takes ownership of their work by contributing to organizational outcomes while demonstrating the corporate values in our Commitment to Excellence.
- Is innovative and seeks out ways for improvement by thinking creatively, identifying new ideas and taking responsible risks.
- Works collaboratively with others to understand, engage and have meaningful dialogue to achieve work outcomes.
- Is inclusive, identifies and is aware of personal bias, and readily seeks out and appreciates diverse perspectives.
- Is adaptable, continuously learns from experience and applies those learnings to new situations.
- Focuses on achieving public service excellence.
Technical Knowledge and Skills:
- The completion of a degree in math, natural sciences, business administration, economics or agricultural economics, or a combination of education and work experience;
- Work experience in the development, understanding and explanation of public policy, Regulations, and Acts;
- Strong economic and financial modeling skills;
- In-depth knowledge of government planning, policy development, and decision-making processes;
- Demonstrated high level analytical thinking and the ability to develop creative solutions to complex problems;
- Well-developed communication skills, both in person and in writing, for a wide range of individuals or groups;
- Ability to manage multiple, complex projects within established timelines; and,
- An asset would be to have knowledge of the Saskatchewan potash or uranium sectors and their related markets.
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 A)
- Data Literacy (Level C)
- Influence (Level C)
- Political and Organizational Awareness (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.
