- Employment Type: Permanent Full-time
- Salary Range: 47.559 - 61.833
- 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
- Diversity Groups: Persons with disabilities
- Occupation Code: PBD
- Grade: MCP.07.
- Organization: 537 Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency
- Number of Openings: 1
The Opportunity:
Are you a strategic, results-oriented, and innovative individual looking for a meaningful career? Join us at the SPSA as a Senior Policy Consultant in the Corporate Planning Branch.
This role offers a challenging and dynamic work environment where adaptability and innovative thinking are key. You'll be part of a collaborative team that values diversity and supports professional growth and personal development.
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Director, Policy and Legislation, in this position you will:
- Identify legislative and regulatory amendments required to support the SPSA mandate and lead development through government review and approval processes.
- Lead initiatives to evaluate policy impacts, identify issues, and develop strategies that improve client outcomes and system capacity.
- Analyze economic, financial, and business cases to inform decision-making and policy development.
- Conduct data-based research and statistical analysis to support program and policy recommendations.
- Lead multi-stakeholder projects and collaborate across teams to implement strategic and operational plans.
- Communicate complex legislative, policy, and program information to varied audiences.
- Initiate and manage strategies to improve and streamline program delivery.
- Assess complex and conflicting data to develop reports, procedures, regulations, and contracts.
- Liaison with stakeholders and partners to align policies, programs, and legislation with community needs and ensures compliance with agreements.
Qualifications
Job Capabilities:
As a public servant, we are seeking someone who:
- Is accountable, takes ownership of their work by contributing to organizational outcomes and demonstrates 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:
Extensive experience in policy development, implementation, and evaluation.
Understands government decision-making processes.
Possesses strong analytical and research skills to identify issues, opportunities, and develop policy options.
Has knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, and procedures.
Ability to analyze programs, policy, legislation, regulations and identify impacts, risks, opportunities and develop recommendations.
Experience developing and amending legislation and regulations would be an asset.
Has experience in project management
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.
