Assistant Deputy Minister, Saskatchewan Region

Important messages

Are you passionate about making the world better? Do you want to create an economy and jobs that Saskatchewan citizens can rely on well into the future? Have you always wanted to lead a strong team that succeeds no matter what in a demanding, fast-paced environment? Now is your chance! Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan) is looking for an Assistant Deputy Minister to lead our Saskatchewan Region.

At PrairiesCan, we are invested in our people, our communities, and our economy. Every single one of our employees contributes to our success - and the success of our region. We work together to help businesses become more competitive and innovative. We develop and diversify our local communities, and we champion the strengths of the Prairie provinces.

Duties

Reporting directly to the President, the Assistant Deputy Minister, Saskatchewan Region, is an integral part of PrairiesCan’s Executive Committee and senior leadership team. You will be accountable for delivering regional economic development programs in Saskatchewan and for leadership and advocacy within the Region. You will advance the Prairies’ interests in national decision-making and program policy to drive regional economic transformation.

What you need to bring to the role:
• You are a visionary leader who promotes innovation and guides people through change.
• With your entrepreneurial spirit and strong integrity, you mobilize staff to achieve results.
• You understand public policy and know how to make smart investments.
• You are a critical thinker with public policy passion and skills.
• You are an experienced relationship builder and collaborator.

Work environment

Prairies Economic Development Canada promotes the development of Western Canada’s economy and advances the interests of the Prairies in national economic policy. With its head office in Edmonton, and presence across the western provinces and in Ottawa, PrairiesCan offers diverse business services and investments that improve Canadian society through economic development and diversification.

PrairiesCan is one of Canada’s best employers because of our support for employees, innovative workplace, and ability to make a difference in the lives of Canadians. PrairiesCan is only as good as our people and our people are awesome! We care deeply about making Canada better through our work and how we do it. PrairiesCan consistently ranks as a top federal department by its employees. To sustain this high-performing culture, PrairiesCan hires top talent and provides the best employment experience possible. We are engaged with our mission and deliver our best every day.

Intent of the process

We will fill one permanent full-time vacancy. This process may be used for various tenures including but not limited to term and indeterminate appointments, internal assignments, secondments, deployments, and acting appointments. It may also be used for positions with various security requirements, language requirements and conditions of employment. We are willing to share the pool of candidates with our federal public service partners who have similar needs.

HOW TO APPLY: For this process, we will accept applications through www.jobs.gc.ca (PSRS) but we are also accepting resumes and cover letters by email. If you prefer, send your documents to with your name and “Assistant Deputy Minister, Saskatchewan Region” in the subject line.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

Education:
• Candidates with the requisite experience will meet the education requirement of the position (i.e., an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience).

Degree equivalency

Experience:
• Significant experience in providing strategic leadership and direction in the development or implementation of complex policy initiatives, programs, and strategies.
• Experience leading an organization (public or private) focused on economic development.
• Significant leadership experience in managing complex financial and human resources matters.
• Significant experience providing strategic advice, recommendations, and briefings to senior executives on high-profile and complex issues.
• Significant experience collaborating and maintaining partnerships with internal and external
stakeholders.

*NOTE: Significant experience is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with full time performance of these duties for a minimum of the past 5 years. Complex issues are defined as issues with the following characteristics: multidimensional; sensitive; confidential; affecting many partners/stakeholders; precedent-setting and/or having a major impact on the public service/private sector; and/or having the potential for significant media coverage.

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS
• Formal education in a field related to the duties.

Degree equivalency

• Large network of business leadership contacts in Saskatchewan.
• Skilled and interested in evidence-based decision making.
• Experience working with Senior Leaders in the Government of Saskatchewan.
• Experience in designing, leading and evaluating programs with a focus on economic development or public policy.
• Experience interacting with and providing strategic advice to Ministers, Chief Executive Officers,
and/or Chairs of the Board.
• Experience in advocacy and promoting understanding of western or regional economic interest.
• Depth, breadth, and scope in any one or combination of the experience factors.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

Bilingual - Non Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

Key Leadership Competencies:
• Create Vision and Strategy.
• Mobilize People.
• Uphold Integrity and Respect.
• Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders.
• Achieve Results.
• Promote Innovation and Guide Change.

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

Organizational Needs:
In support of achieving a diverse workforce, consideration may be given to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and women.

Conditions of employment

• Secret security clearance.
• Willingness and ability to work overtime when required.
• Willingness and ability to travel occasionally.

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

PrairiesCan is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process including in the job application, please use the contact information below to request whatever you need. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.