Deputy Chief, Legislative Services

Métis Nation Saskatchewan; Prince Albert; Hybrid; CAD 123,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

The Deputy Chief, Legislative Services at Métis Nation Saskatchewan leads legislative development, constitutional reform and governance modernization to advance self-government for Métis citizens. Reporting to the Chief Operations Officer, this role provides strategic direction for constitutional reform, policy development and treaty implementation readiness.

This senior leader collaborates with elected officials, directors and rightsholders to strengthen governance, accountability and

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Public Administration, Law, Governance or related discipline.
• Ten or more years of senior leadership experience in public administration or Indigenous governance.
• Experience leading large-scale governance or policy transformation initiatives.
• Strong understanding of Métis governance, rights, values, and priorities.
• Willingness to travel within Saskatchewan and Canada as required.

Responsibilities

• Serve on the Senior Leadership Team, advising on self-government priorities.
• Champion nation-building and governance modernization initiatives.
• Provide leadership and accountability to directors and senior managers.
• Promote cross-portfolio collaboration to advance priorities.
• Oversee Cabinet and Legislative Services functions.

Skills

Constitutional development

Legislation drafting

Governance reform

Policy development

Indigenous governance

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Graduate degree in Public Administration or related field

Job description

POSITION TITLE:

Deputy Chief, Legislative Services

CLASSIFICATION:

MGEX-03

SALARY RANGE:

Starting at $144,218.00 Per Annum

POSITION TYPE:

Full time, Permanent

LOCATION:

Regina, Saskatoon, or Prince Albert

ACCOUNTABLE TO:

Chief Operations Officer

Brief Overview:

The Deputy Chief, Legislative Services is a senior leader responsible for advancing the Métis Nation–Saskatchewan's transition to a constitutionally recognized, self-governing Métis government. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, this position provides distinctions-based leadership for legislative development, constitutional reform, governance modernization, treaty implementation readiness, legislative policy development, and nation-building initiatives that support Métis self-determination and strengthen the long-term capacity of a self-governing Métis Nation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, providing distinctions-based advice and recommendations to the Chief Operating Officer and elected leadership on self-government priorities and governance modernization.
• Champion nation-building initiatives that advance Métis self-government, constitutional reform, governance innovation, and institutional development.
• Provide leadership, direction, coaching, and accountability to directors and senior managers within the portfolio.
• Promote collaboration across government portfolios to advance distinctions-based priorities and government effectiveness.

Legislative and Constitutional Leadership

• Lead the development and modernization of Métis laws, constitutional frameworks, governance policies, and supporting legislation.
• Oversee constitutional reform initiatives, including citizen engagement and consultation processes required to support governance evolution and legitimacy.
• Lead or support policy development activities that establish fair, transparent, and accountable governance systems across government.
• Advance distinctions-based governance approaches that reflect Métis priorities, traditions, and self-determination.
• Provide executive oversight of legislative research, legislative policy analysis, and knowledge development activities that support evidence-informed decision-making.

Treaty Negotiations and Self-Government Implementation

• Support treaty and self-government negotiations through strategic policy analysis, research, governance planning, and implementation readiness.
• Advance the ongoing development of legislative branch of government future governance structures required for a fully functioning self-governing Métis government.
• Ensure government readiness for self-government implementation by strengthening governance systems, structures, and accountability mechanisms.

Governance Planning, Systems, and Accountability

• Collaborate with the MN-S elected members and senior management team to strengthen government capacity at the Local, Regional, and Provincial levels.
• Lead governance modernization efforts that strengthen government effectiveness and sustainability.

Cabinet and Legislative Services

• Provide oversight of Cabinet and Legislative Services functions.
• Support the effective operation of the Provincial Métis Council, Legislative Assembly, associated committees, and governance forums.
• Collaborate with the senior management team to ensure governance decisions are effectively implemented across government portfolios and portfolio areas.
• Strengthen governance processes, accountability systems, and legislative operations that support transparent and effective government.
• Other duties as assigned by the CEO/COO.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Extensive knowledge of constitutional development, legislative drafting, governance reform, and policy development.
• Strong knowledge of governance systems, accountability frameworks, and institutional development.
• Expert knowledge of Indigenous self-government, Section 35 rights, treaty implementation, and distinctions-based governance frameworks.
• Deep understanding of Métis history, culture, governance traditions, and contemporary Métis community priorities.
• Experience leading complex organizational transformation and change initiatives.
• Strong understanding of data sovereignty and evidence informed strategy development.
• Exceptional strategic thinking, negotiation, relationship-building, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work effectively with elected officials, senior executives, citizens, rightsholders, and governance partners.
• High degree of political acumen, sound judgment, and commitment to transparency, accountability, and ethical leadership.

Qualifications:

• Graduate degree in Public Administration, Law, Governance, Economics, Political Studies, Public Policy, Indigenous Studies or a related discipline. Equivalent combinations of education and senior-level leadership experience may be considered.
• Ten (10) years or more of progressive senior leadership experience in public administration, legislative affairs, Indigenous governance, policy development, self-government implementation, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience leading large-scale governance, policy, legislative, or organizational transformation initiatives.
• Proven experience supporting governance, treaty, or self-government initiatives.
• Strong understanding of Métis governance, rights, values, and priorities.

Additional requirements:

• A valid Saskatchewan driver’s license and/or access to reliable transportation to our downtown location would be required.
• Candidate must have the ability to travel throughout Saskatchewan and Canada as required.
• The successful candidate must provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check prior to starting employment.
• The Travel requirement for this position is greater than 30% per annum.
• Please submit your application by 9:59PM on September 4, 2026.