101217 – Executive Director, Indigenous Economic Development

First Nations University of Canada; Saskatoon; Sur place; CAD 120 000 - 180 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Ministry of Trade and Export Development seeks an experienced strategic leader to serve as Executive Director, Indigenous Economic Development. You will advance Indigenous economic reconciliation, strengthen partnerships with First Nations and Métis governments and organizations, and support Indigenous entrepreneurship and investment opportunities in Saskatchewan.

The role requires senior leadership and the ability to build cross‑sector collaborations with governments, financial

Qualifications

• Senior government leadership experience.
• Knowledge of Saskatchewan’s economy and natural resources.
• Experience in financial modeling and due diligence.
• Strong ability to partner with First Nations and Métis partners.
• Commitment to inclusion, reconciliation and Indigenous development.

Responsabilités

• Provide strategic advice to senior government officials.
• Lead Indigenous economic development initiatives.
• Support the Saskatchewan Indigenous Investment Finance Corporation.
• Foster partnerships, oversee budgets and branch operations.
• Coach and mentor staff to achieve ministry priorities.

Connaissances

Strategic leadership

Partnership building

Change management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Team leadership

Formation

Post-secondary degree

Description du poste

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.