Employment Type: Permanent Full-time
Location(s): SK-Rgna-Regina
Ministry: 036 Social Services
Salary Range: $9,199-$11,959 Monthly
Grade: MCP.10.
The Ministry of Social Services is committed to investing in positive outcomes for people in areas of income support, child and family services, and supports for persons with disabilities and affordable housing. The Ministry works with citizens as they build better lives for themselves through economic independence, strong families and strong community organizations.
The Disability Programs and Housing Division requires a highly-motivated and innovative professional to provide leadership and direction for the Disability Program and Service Design Branch. The successful candidate will be a strong, forward-thinking and strategic collaborator who leads by example through our values of serving citizens, excellence and innovation, respect and integrity and one team.
The Disability Programs branch provides many services to the people of Saskatchewan to ensure physical, emotional and social needs are met, and that people with intellectual disabilities live and function as independently as possible within their own communities.
This is an opportunity to work and lead in a progressive and dynamic environment. This allows leadership to influence the future direction of the division and be a change leader within the Government of Saskatchewan. We are a supportive team that works together for the betterment of the citizens of Saskatchewan.
Reporting directly to the Assistant Deputy Minister, this position is responsible for:
Leading a team of professionals to create and sustain a client focused, high-performing and collaborative culture, and facilitate effective delivery of programs and services.
Developing program strategies and operational policy for efficient and effective delivery of Disability Programs’ and services; researching trends and best practices to identify innovative approaches to service design/redesign and delivery.
Leading the ongoing program policy development, service design, and financial planning for the Disability Programs Branch.
Monitoring, reviewing, and evaluating programs and services.
Partnering with Corporate Services on the design and implementation of technology changes and improved business practices.
Our candidate of choice will have:
Superior oral and written communication skills.
Superior interpersonal skills and the ability to work with other divisions, ministries and organizations to achieve results will be critical.
Typically, our successful candidate will have:
A Master’s degree or equivalent level of experience and education in a related field such as social science, law, business or public administration, management or finance.
Significant leadership experience.
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.
Inclusive work environments.
Advancement opportunities.
Flexible work arrangements.
We are committed to workplace diversity.
Hours of Work: M – Monthly Out of Scope
Number of Openings: 1
Closing Date: May 25, 2021, 12:59:00 AM
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