Executive Director, Strategic Management Services

Executive Director, Strategic Management Services

The Ministry of Environment takes a team-based approach to protecting Saskatchewan's environment for the wellbeing of the province, its people and its future. We use science-based solutions and environmental laws to help safeguard communities, and to protect our air, land, water and habitat. We are committed to high citizen and client satisfaction through workplace excellence, continuous improvement and innovation.

The Corporate Services and Policy Division is seeking a results-oriented, visionary leader, based in Regina for the role of Executive Director, Strategic Management Services.

Reporting to the Assistant Deputy Minister, the successful candidate will:

• Provide leadership and management oversight to the development, implementation and evaluation of frameworks that align and integrate the policy, planning, and performance management of the Ministry; and
• Oversee the work of legislative, policy, planning, Indigenous advisory, records management and privacy functions together in one branch to ensure that policy research and solutions take a ministry-wide view of the client.

Ideal Candidate

Our candidate of choice must be a resilient leader who:

• Aligns personal vision and values with corporate goals and objectives;
• Listens and influences others to generate enthusiasm and commitment to the organization's direction;
• Possesses a leadership style that focuses on inclusion, excellence, accountability and fostering a culture of continuous improvement;
• Has experience leading a team and a proven track record in driving corporate and strategic initiatives ; and
• Is recognized as innovative, a change agent and a true influencer to achieve success at the team, ministry and government level.

Typically, the knowledge and competencies for this position would have been acquired through completion of a degree or professional designation in public administration or business or other related area. Our candidate of choice will also possess:

• Knowledge and experience with government decision making processes;
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of business planning, accountability processes and risk management;
• Superior analytical and execution skills, combines with clear proficiency in evaluating issues, offering alternatives and creating solutions;
• Ability to break down structure and functional barriers; encourage sharing of resources and knowledge throughout the organization to solve complex issues;
• Ability to build commitment through collaboration, consultation and consideration of citizen and stakeholder impact and seeks out opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement;
• Well-developed written and oral communication skills and the ability to work with, and influence, a variety of stakeholders.

What we offer:

• Dynamic, challenging work for talented individuals;
• A competitive salary;
• Comprehensive benefits package including pension;
• Vacation, scheduled days off (SDO) and other types of leave (maternity/paternity/adoption, family/personal leave, sick leave);
• Inclusive work environments;
• Advancement opportunities; and
• Flexible work arrangements.

We are committed to workplace diversity.