Manager - Strategic Initiatives - Saskatoon

1 week ago

Saskatoon, Canada Gabriel Dumont Institute Full time

Manager – Strategic Initiatives

Position Summary

The Manager- Strategic Initiatives plays a pivotal role in advancing the mission and strategic priorities of the Gabriel Dumont Institute. This position provides high-level advisory support to the CEO, helping to shape organizational strategy, guide decision-making, and ensuring alignment with GDI’s vision of empowering Métis people through education, research and cultural preservation.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the CEO of the Gabriel Dumont Institute, the Manager – Strategic Initiatives provides leadership and support to the CEO in: developing, refining and implementing strategic initiatives across the Institute; providing research, analysis, making recommendations and offering insights on emerging trends, risks and opportunities; leading cross functional strategic projects and initiatives; supporting the CEO in strategic relationships with government, Indigenous organizations, post-secondary institutes and funding partners; preparing reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders; collaborating with Senior Leadership to strengthen organizational effectiveness through Results-Based Accountability (RBA), risk identification and mitigation; monitoring and evaluating strategic initiatives and policy development; leading projects such as strategic retreats, institutional reviews and innovation initiatives while coordinating cross departmental efforts in execution of CEO priorities; and may also be assigned additional duties consistent with the responsibilities of the position by the CEO of GDI.

Qualifications

The candidate will hold a Master’s degree in a relevant field of study. Candidates currently enrolled in a relevant Master’s program may be considered. Applicants should have experience in governance, strategic advisory, policy development or executive level support, and understanding of Indigenous education systems, Métis culture and reconciliation frameworks. Candidates will have exceptional analytical, communication and interpersonal skills; a proven ability to manage complex projects and navigate multi-stakeholder environments; commitment to the mission and values of the Gabriel Dumont Institute.

Preferred Assets: Preference will be given to candidates that have experience working within Indigenous organizations or post-secondary institutions; be familiar with RBA or similar performance frameworks; knowledge of Saskatchewan’s educational and policy landscape.

Remuneration

A competitive salary and benefits package.

Term

January 2026 to January 2029.

Location

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

Deadline for receipt of applications

December 12, 2025.

Please quote competition code when submitting resume and cover letter to:

Gabriel Dumont Institute has authority from the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission to hire affirmatively.
Please state in your cover letter if you are Métis. Only those applicants short-listed will be contacted.

GDI is a Saskatchewan-based educational, employment and cultural institute serving Métis across the province.

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