Director of Administration

Saskatchewan Ltd.; Prince Albert; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ministry of Community Safety in Prince Albert seeks a Director of Administration for Prince Albert Youth Residence to provide strategic leadership over administrative, financial, and operational functions. This role reports to the senior leadership team and guides budgeting, payroll, procurement, and contract oversight.

As Director, you will oversee Food Services, Material Management, and Administration Support/Scheduler teams, ensuring compliant, efficient service delivery and alignment

Qualifications

• Experience with budget planning and expenditure management.
• Knowledge of payroll processes and procurement procedures.
• Ability to ensure compliance with financial policies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee budget planning and expenditure management.
• Manage payroll, procurement, and asset/property administration.
• Direct contract administration and vendor management.
• Provide strategic financial analysis to inform leadership decisions.
• Lead Food Services, Material Management and Administration Support/Scheduler teams.
• Ensure compliance with Provincial Financial Administration policies.

Skills

Budget management

Financial forecasting

Payroll administration

Procurement

Contract administration

Job description

The Opportunity:

The Ministry of Community Safety is seeking a highly organized, innovative, and effective leader to serve as Director of Administration at Prince Albert Youth Residence. As a key member of the senior management team, the Director provides strategic leadership for the facility's administrative, financial, and operational functions. The position is responsible for budget planning, expenditure management, financial forecasting, payroll, procurement, property and contract administration, and ensuring compliance with Provincial Financial Administration policies. The Director of Administration also serves as a strategic advisor to the Director and senior leadership team, providing financial analysis, project oversight, and operational support to inform decision‑making and address organizational challenges. In addition, the role leads the Food Services, Material Management, and Administration Support/Scheduler teams, ensuring effective resource management, efficient service delivery, and the achievement of organizational objectives.