Manager, Indigenous Relations

Permanent - Full Time

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**JOB SUMMARY**:
The Manager is accountable to provide leadership and direction to results driven team(s) or function(s). As a member of SaskPower’s management team, this position is responsible to maximize the development, performance and engagement of staff, including directing work and providing regular performance feedback to ensure alignment with both departmental and corporate goals and objectives.

**KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES**:

- Participate in the development, implementation and management of departmental and corporate policies and programs, including the implementation and administration of financial and administrative controls
- Assist assigned staff with career planning, ensuring effective and appropriate succession planning
- Conduct and participate in planning sessions with senior management and assigned staff in order to align work objectives with departmental and corporate strategies
- Promote a proud and productive environment for all employees by fostering engagement and establishing and modelling corporate core values
- Proactively anticipate, resolve and prevent issues utilizing innovative and practical solutions
- Assist in the development and delivery of presentations to SaskPower’s Executive, Board of Directors and/or other Government committees regarding policies, programs and/or budgets
- Manage resources effectively by identifying efficiencies and best practices for the area of responsibility; focusing on industry best practices and continuous improvement
- Other related duties as assigned

**KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES**:

- Degree in Business Administration, Communications, Public Relations, Social Sciences or other related equivalent AND/OR;
- Professional designation(s) and/or certification(s) related to Procurement or Strategic Supply Chain Management AND/OR;
- Seven (7) years of related experience in Indigenous relations and a demonstrated ability to successfully collaborate on complex initiatives with Indigenous service providers, organizations and First Nations communities
- Strong team leader and member with the ability to select and develop staff and influence the performance of others
- Ability to impact and influence employee engagement and development, while focusing on teamwork and holding people accountable
- Results oriented thinker, with the ability to influence and manage complex and confidential issues with sensitivity and professionalism
- 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

At SaskPower, we believe in the importance of diversity and inclusion. We’re dedicated to creating and cultivating an inclusive workplace and a workforce that represents the communities we serve.
We acknowledge and recognize equity groups designated by the Canadian Employment Equity Act. These include:

- Indigenous Peoples
- members of Visible Minority Groups
- persons with disabilities
- women
- LGBTQ2S+ community
- persons who served and are serving in the military
- newcomers to Saskatchewan

We base our selection process on merit and encourage all diverse groups to participate fully.

As part of our ongoing commitment to reconciliation, we prioritize hiring Indigenous Peoples as we recognize and respect their knowledge and experience. We acknowledge the barriers that affect equity groups, and we’re committed to addressing, mitigating and accommodating these barriers to strive for equity in the workplace. Learn more at Commitment to Diversity.

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