Specialist, Environmental Strategic Issues

Permanent - Full Time

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**JOB SUMMARY**:
SaskPower is seeking to hire a Specialist to provide strategic guidance to SaskPower related to proposed and changing environmental regulations. This position is responsible to act as a central point of contact in the management and administration of strategic and operational functions, providing expert advice and direction that aligns with departmental and corporate goals and objectives.

**KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES**:

- Plan, research, develop, evaluate and implement processes, policies and procedures utilized for the development of strategies and business initiatives that address the organization’s requirements
- Effectively analyze environmental legislation, develop strategic assessment on how planned changes will affect SaskPower, and an ability to communicate this information in a highly effective manner at all levels of SaskPower
- Collaborate with a wide range of groups within and external to SaskPower, including environmental regulatory agencies, SaskPower operational groups, and senior leadership within SaskPower.
- Responsibility to ensure SaskPower’s Environment and Safety Management Information System (ESMIS) is maintained with current environmental regulatory requirements.
- Participate in developing strategies that ensure SaskPower is aware of and compliant with environmental regulatory requirements
- Identify new business solutions and operational efficiencies, while providing recommendations which have a significant impact on SaskPower’s business operations and strategies
- Lead and/or participate in cross-functional projects to provide functional expertise for corporate and departmental strategic planning initiatives
- Represent the department and prepare and present material to internal and external audiences as required
- Maintain knowledge of industry developments and best practices related to area of specialization and adapt them to SaskPower’s operational environment
- Provide leadership and direction to project teams and/or assigned staff as required

**KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES**:

- Degree in Environmental Science, Engineering or other related equivalent AND/OR;
- Related professional designation(s) and/or certification(s) AND/OR;
- Five (5) years of related experience in environmental management
- Team player with the ability to build and maintain strategic relationships both internal and external to SaskPower
- Results oriented thinker, with the ability to manage and provide advice regarding complex and confidential issues with sensitivity and professionalism
- Excellent analytical, research and problem solving skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work and manage in a changing environment
- Excellent facilitation, project management and decision making skills
- Ability to foster a culture focused on safety, innovation and teamwork
- Demonstrated skill in SaskPower’s competencies
- Must have a continuing record of professional development

A suitable combination of relevant education and experience may also be considered

SaskPower offers a competitive salary and benefits package. Diversity and inclusion are also a priority for us. At SaskPower, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and having a workforce representative of the communities we serve. We are committed to selections based on merit and to the full participation of diversity groups. These groups include the four equity groups recognized by the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission: Indigenous Peoples, Members of Visible Minority Groups / Racialized Groups, Persons with Disabilities and Women in Under-Represented Roles, as well as LGBTQ persons and Newcomers to Saskatchewan. Visit our website for details.