101217 – Executive Director, Indigenous Economic Development

First Nations University of Canada; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ministry of Trade and Export Development is seeking an experienced strategic leader to serve as Executive Director, Indigenous Economic Development.

This executive leadership opportunity offers the chance to advance Indigenous economic reconciliation, strengthen partnerships with First Nations and Métis governments and organizations, support Indigenous entrepreneurship and investment opportunities, and help drive Saskatchewan’s economic growth through collaboration, innovation, and strategic

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience with proven ability to manage strategic initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of finance and Saskatchewan’s economy or financial sector experience.
• Excellent relationship-building with Indigenous partners, governments, and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic advice to senior government officials.
• Lead Indigenous economic development initiatives.
• Support the Saskatchewan Indigenous Investment Finance Corporation.
• Foster partnerships and oversee budgets and staff development.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Education

Post-secondary degree or equivalent

Job description

NOT REMOTE.

The Ministry of Trade and Export Development is seeking an experienced strategic leader to serve as Executive Director, Indigenous Economic Development. This executive leadership opportunity offers the chance to advance Indigenous economic reconciliation, strengthen partnerships with First Nations and Métis governments and organizations, support Indigenous entrepreneurship and investment opportunities, and help drive Saskatchewan’s economic growth through collaboration, innovation, and strategic leadership.

The ideal candidate is a visionary and results-oriented leader who excels at building partnerships, leading diverse teams, managing change, and delivering strategic outcomes. Candidates will demonstrate strong communication and relationship-building skills, the ability to work collaboratively with Indigenous partners, governments, financial institutions, and stakeholders, and a commitment to inclusion, accountability, innovation, and reconciliation.

Candidates should possess senior leadership experience with a proven ability to inspire and manage diverse teams, lead strategic initiatives, navigate change, and deliver results. The role requires experience in the financial sector, including business case analysis, due diligence, financial models and business lending practices, as well as knowledge of Saskatchewan’s economy, particularly the natural resource sector. Candidates will also have strong relationship-building and communication skills, with experience collaborating with First Nations and Métis partners, governments, political institutions, and service agencies, along with knowledge of relevant provincial and federal legislation, policies, and programs. A post‑secondary degree or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and senior leadership expertise will be considered. Knowledge of Indigenous economic development, reconciliation initiatives, and Indigenous equity ownership opportunities is highly valued. Indigenous language skills are considered an asset.

Responsibilities include providing strategic advice to senior government officials, leading Indigenous economic development initiatives, supporting the Saskatchewan Indigenous Investment Finance Corporation, fostering partnerships, overseeing branch operations and budgets, and coaching and mentoring staff to achieve ministry priorities.