Executive Director, Programs

Executive Director, Programs – EXE001182

Employment Type: Permanent Full-time

Location(s): SK-Rgna-Regina

Ministry: 001 Agriculture

Salary Range: $9199 – $11959 Monthly

Grade: MCP.10.

Do you want to make a difference in the lives of Saskatchewan citizens? The Ministry of Agriculture has an exciting and challenging executive opportunity where you can apply your skills to ensure a prosperous agriculture sector, while supporting the continued growth of our provincial economy.

The Ministry of Agriculture is seeking a dynamic leader for the role of Executive Director, Programs Branch. As a member of the senior leadership team, and reporting to the Assistant Deputy Minister Programs, you will provide leadership and strategic direction, and manage a team of employees engaged in the development, delivery and evaluation of agriculture program priorities for Saskatchewan.

The Executive Director is part of a high-performing team involved in the development, implementation and evaluation of the Ministry’s strategic plan, with the mandate to enable a globally competitive, thriving and sustainable agriculture and food sector. This position plays a key role in managing relationships with stakeholders and represents the Ministry on committees, both internal and external to government. You will bring knowledge of the agriculture sector, public policy development, human resource management, and planning and accountability.

As our ideal candidate, you will be a visionary leader who is strategic, collaborative and innovative, is able to build organizational community, and possesses superior diplomacy and communication skills. Typically, candidates would have a master’s degree in agriculture, or a combination of education and experience, as well as management experience.

The Ministry of Agriculture’s deep rooted values system of Innovation, Teamwork, Integrity, Service Excellence and Leadership at All Levels serve as the foundation to ensure results are achieved. The successful candidate must be a team player, able to both lead and collaborate, with a reputation for integrity and a focus on service excellence and innovation in their work.

Technical / Industry Knowledge:
Knowledge of agriculture industry issues, trends and emerging growth opportunities in Saskatchewan, Canada and internationally;

Knowledge of program development, delivery and evaluation;

Knowledge of human resource and budget management; and

Knowledge of government procedures including legislation, policy development and decision making, and planning and accountability.

We are committed to workplace diversity.

Hours of Work: M – Monthly Out of Scope

Number of Openings: 1

Closing Date: May 27, 2021, 12:59:00 AM