Vice President of Regulatory Services Division

Vice President
Regulatory Services Division
Regina Head
Vacancy #35/F26
The Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA) is a Treasury Board Crown Corporation responsible for the wholesale distribution of liquor, and regulation of liquor, gaming and cannabis across the province. SLGA is committed to promoting social responsibility and public safety in liquor, gaming and cannabis activities. This is achieved through strategic partnerships, coordinated planning, education, and excellence in regulation and liquor distribution.

The Opportunity
SLGA is seeking a visionary, collaborative and strategic senior executive leader who is interested in making a real difference as the province shapes its growth initiatives for today and future generations.

The Vice President, Regulatory Services is responsible for all regulatory service functions and is also responsible for the charitable gaming grant program, regulatory system support and audit services.

As a member of the SLGA Executive Committee, the Vice President plays a key role in achieving the overall strategic direction and operational success of the organization. This includes fostering relationships between divisions through strong collaboration and effective communication, aligned with SLGA's vision, mission and values, and supporting a thriving workplace.

Reporting to the President & CEO, the Vice President, Regulatory Services is responsible for, among others, the following core duties:
Leadership

• Work collaboratively with SLGA's Executive Committee and Senior Leadership Team to set and achieve SLGA's strategic goals.
• Demonstrate SLGA's values of one team, respect and integrity, serving citizens, and excellence and innovation to encourage an environment where employees are engaged and able to perform at their best.
• Oversee and direct the development, implementation and monitoring of the division's strategic and operational plans, providing strategic leadership and stewardship for the regulatory services function.
• Lead and manage organizational change initiatives to ensure SLGA remains responsive to emerging trends and issues.

Regulatory Oversight

• Ensure SLGA's regulatory environment is responsive to societal change while ensuring fair and safe operations, ensuring focus on SLGA's role in supporting public safety and continuing to support a strong environment of compliance while maintaining a focus on customer service.
• Direct and lead the activities relating to the regulation of gaming, liquor, and cannabis, and the operation of the charitable gaming grant program to ensure fiscal responsibility in the management of public funds, and internal and external audit services.

Who we're looking for:
This opportunity is for an experienced senior leader with a history of building strong teams and achieving results in a regulatory environment, combined with exposure to policy development and financial management in the public sector.

Our candidate of choice for this influential role will be a proactive leader who has:

• Leadership strengths that promote inclusion, engagement and foster an innovative and collaborative environment in a provincial regulatory agency.
• Knowledge of government legislative and regulatory processes and protocols, as it relates to public policy development and financial management including comprehensive knowledge of administrative law and principles of natural justice.
• A proven track record of building and maintaining credible relationships across a diverse group of internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a diverse team focused on developing and implementing programs and services to diverse stakeholders and the public.
• Demonstrated ability to build commitment through collaboration, consultation and consideration of citizen and stakeholder impacts.
• Proven ability to work and lead effectively in a team-based environment with excellent interpersonal, organizational, analytic and problem solving skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with proven ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization as well as outside the organization.

Required Competencies:

• Accountability
• Communication
• Customer service excellence
• Adaptability
• Teamwork
• Leading change
• Leading and developing others
• Strategic and operational planning

What we offer:

• A competitive salary
• Inclusive work environment
• Work life balance
• Dynamic and challenging work environment
• Career development and growth opportunities
• Vacation, scheduled days off (SDO) and other types of leave
• Flexible spending benefit account
• Support for professional fees and career development
• Comprehensive benefits package including matched pension, health and dental, disability.

How to Apply
If you are ready to lead in an organization that offers challenge in a dynamic, inclusive, and collaborative environment, we want to hear from you Questions can be directed to Human Resources at

Both your cover letter and resume will be used in the screening process. Please clearly indicate where or how you have acquired the required competencies, skills, and experience listed above. The selection process may consist of any, or a combination of the following: interview, written assessment, or presentation. Only applicants selected for interview will be contacted.

The successful candidate will be subject to SLGA's Criminal Record Check for Gaming Regulator and Code of Conduct Policies.
Application deadline: 11:59 pm,
December 18, 2025
Vacancy number: 35F26
Expected Screening Start:
December 19, 2025
Potential Start Date:
January 5, 2026
Classification: Out-of-Scope MCP12 ($146,760 to $190,800 annually)