Provides executive direction to the development of multi-year strategies, plans and resources needed to advance the Saskatoon Police Service’s strategic goals and priorities pertaining to equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI), anti-racism and Truth and Reconciliation.
Works collaboratively with other sections within the Saskatoon Police Service to apply an anti-racism and EDI lens to develop and implement their strategic priorities and initiatives.
Provides leadership on strategic planning processes, section budgets and resourcing, emerging issues and trends to set the current and future vision and direction with respect to EDI initiatives.
Leads the design, development and ongoing management of the strategic framework ensuring alignment with the business plan, research and relevant legislation.
Advises and contributes to issue management strategies for incidents or situations involving stakeholders and the Saskatoon Police Service.
Establishes professional networks, conduct research and keep abreast of industry trends to ensure awareness of changes that may affect the direction of the program and related projects including court decisions, legislation and oversight bodies.
Manages and oversees the design and implementation of stakeholder management including internal and external consultation, engagement and communications.
Leads and manages various complex organizational initiatives/projects such as the diversity audit, policy reviews and race-based data collection.
Represents the Saskatoon Police Service at meetings and committees on matters related to EDI policies and issues.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
An equivalent combination of the below education and experience will be considered:
Degree in Social Sciences, Indigenous Studies or related field. A graduate degree and/or intercultural coursework/knowledge or certification is considered an asset.
Several years’ progressively responsible leadership and management experience working with diverse stakeholders, Indigenous Peoples and marginalized communities. Experience working in a large, complex organization would be an asset.
Preference will be given to individuals from designated equity groups. Lived experience is considered an asset.
Demonstrated ability of developing and advancing anti-racism, EDI and Truth and Reconciliation initiatives within an organization.
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action, Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Calls for Justice, United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People, Islamophobia, Black Lives Matter, rights of 2SLGBTQ+ and Persons with Disabilities.
Demonstrated ability to develop and nurture existing and new working relationships and a respectful and inclusive work environment with key stakeholders within the community and staff.
Skilled in strategic planning, policy analysis and development, inclusive community consultation and involvement, grant funding research and application, mediation and partnership development.
Considerable knowledge and understanding of Indigenous traditional and contemporary cultures, political structure and history, governance within Indigenous communities and protocols of engagement and relationship building with other levels of government.
Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately, orally and in writing with the ability to facilitate conversations with exceptional negotiation, influence and consensus–building skills. Ability to communicate in an Indigenous and/or other ethno-cultural languages would be an asset.
Ability to maintain confidentiality while handling sensitive information.
Demonstrated knowledge and ability to utilize change management principles effectively.
Demonstrated planning, analysis and decision-making skills.
Core Competencies:
Accountability – Takes personal ownership and responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work commitments and departmental commitments to achieve results. Follows Saskatoon Police Service guidelines, standards, regulations and principles. Demonstrates reliability and integrity on a daily basis.
Adaptability – Adapts and responds to new and changing conditions, priorities, technologies and requirements. Embraces change while developing innovative and creative solutions to emerging issues and opportunities. Applies versatility, reasoning and innovativeness in the face of change.
Collaboration – Demonstrates flexibility in new and changing situations. Works cooperatively and effectively with others to reach a common goal. Gets others excited about and committed to furthering the corporation’s objectives. Participates actively in group activities and fosters a collaborative work environment.
Embraces Diversity – Is sensitive to cultural and other differences in others and responds accordingly.
Effective Communication – Expresses and transmits information with consistency and clarity to a variety of audiences (citizens, colleagues, management). Is an active listener and engages the audience to ensure the message is delivered and understood. Creates a positive first impression with confidence and respect.
Service Orientation – Gives superior service to internal and external customers (citizens, City Councillors, Board Members, stakeholders, management and colleagues), Builds value in the work conducted and in results achieved.
Leadership Competencies: (Director)
Engagement – Mobilizing employees, citizens, and partners. Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, empower and mobilize individuals and groups to work toward a shared purpose in the best interests of the organization and the Saskatoon Police Service. Builds and maintains high level of credibility with staff, partners and/or citizens.
Pragmatic Decision Maker – Recognizes priorities and changing approaches. Shows common sense and intuitive judgment abilities to analyze and synthesize a wide array of subjective and objective information to recommend appropriate short term and long term direction and goals for their department or division.
Turning Strategy into Action – Analyzes and interprets the strategic organizational direction, has a firm understanding of the vision, mission, values and objectives of the workplace, applies these to develop responsibilities, tasks, goals and implement initiatives that align with long term plans and growth. Reflects on past experience, organizational practices and processes in order to determine the correct course of action.
Team Building – Understands and applies concepts and techniques to build and support effective work teams. Sets the tone and standards for team behaviors.
Political Acumen – Politically astute and sensitive to stakeholder’s issues. Maintains and develops relationships inside and outside of the organization to ensure best practices and enhance general knowledge.
Innovation Management – Has good judgment about which creative ideas and suggestions will work and how to operationalize them. Is deliberate in encouraging the creative process in others.
Salary:
$100,477.44 to $118,060.56 per annum (2019 rates)
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