Executive Director

The Opportunity

Responsibilities

• Leads and manages ministry programs to be effective and responsive in implementing strategies that address client needs and align with ministry and government policy and direction.
• Participates as a senior leadership team member within the division and/or ministry furthering the ministry and government-wide goals and objectives. Leads, coaches and mentors a management team to achieve divisional/branch and ministry strategies.
• Operationalize the ministry's vision and mission in relation to the goals of the branch/division, linking work of the branch/division to the work of the ministry and ensuring consistency with government goals.
• Provides strategic options, comprehensive policy advice, briefing papers, recommendations and perspectives to the Assistant Deputy Minister on functions, activities and issues.
• Represents the ministry and province on various committees and task forces to provide input and perspective on program initiatives.
• Manage fiscal and human resources to ensure the effective use of resources in meeting branch/divisional plan objectives.
• Develops and maintains partnerships public, non-profit, community based organizations and private sector organizations in the delivery of the division's program and services.
• Creates and sustains an innovative and supportive environment that enables staff to achieve results.
• Embeds corporate culture and values trough branch/division.

Job Capabilities

Technical Knowledge and Skills

• Public sector financial management: Demonstrated knowledge of government budget processes, financial planning, forecasting, expenditure management, accounting standards, financial reporting, internal controls, and public sector accounting practices.
• Education funding and financial policy: Demonstrated ability to develop, review, and implement funding models, allocation formulas, grant and transfer payment approaches, financial policies, Treasury Board materials, and accountability frameworks.
• Fiscal analysis and strategic decision support: Proven ability to analyze complex financial data, assess fiscal risks, test assumptions, evaluate options, conduct policy costing, and interpret enrolment, capital, operating, and scenario-based impacts to support evidence-informed recommendations.
• Governance, accountability, and oversight: Sound understanding of legislative requirements, audit expectations, reporting obligations, performance measures, funding agreements, compliance monitoring, payment controls, and recipient accountability.
• Strategic advice, collaboration, and process improvement: Ability to translate complex financial, accounting, and policy information into clear advice for senior leaders and partners, while building credible relationships with school divisions, central agencies, auditors, ministries, and other stakeholders to strengthen budgeting, reporting, forecasting, funding, and accountability processes.
• Typically, the knowledge and skills required for this position would be obtained through a degree in accounting, business administration, finance, economics, or a related discipline, supplemented by significant senior-level experience in public sector budgeting, financial policy, education funding, governance, accountability, or program administration. A graduate degree, professional accounting designation, or relevant diploma/certificate in public administration, leadership, financial management, policy analysis, or a related field would be considered an asset.

Job Skills

• Communication (Level D)
• Critical Thinking (Level D)
• Digital Skills (Level D)
• Interacting with Others (Level D)
• Navigating Ambiguity (Level D)
• Managing Self (Level D)
• Health, Safety and Wellness (Level E)
• Data Literacy (Level D)
• Influence (Level D)
• Political and Organizational Awareness (Level D)
• Managing Organizational Resources (Level D)
• 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