Director Program Advancement

Water Security Agency; Moose Jaw; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

rewarding career opportunities

competitive salaries

a comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Water Security Agency seeks a Director of Program Advancement in Moose Jaw, SK. This temporary 12-month role leads a high-performing team within the Agriculture Water Management unit, shaping Saskatchewan's water management programs and related policies.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of leadership experience and a degree in a relevant discipline, with strong collaboration across partners and stakeholders to deliver outcome-based regulatory programs.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant discipline and 10+ years of progressively responsible leadership experience.
• This role requires leading policy development, research, stakeholder engagement, communications, and program evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational direction for the Agriculture Water Management Program.
• Lead policy development, research, stakeholder engagement, communications, implementation planning, and program evaluation.
• Guide a high-performing team and model the Water Security Agency’s values in decisions and actions.

Skills

Leadership

Policy development

Stakeholder engagement

Communications

Program evaluation

Implementation planning

Research

Education

Degree in Agriculture, Business, Engineering, Environmental Science, Natural Resources Management, Regional Planning, Public Administration or related discipline

Job description

Director, Program Advancement (Temporary 12 months)

Division: Agriculture Services & Economic Development

Unit: Agriculture Water Management

Location: Moose Jaw, SK

Annual Wage: $120,048 to $150,048 (MC9)

Competition Number: WSA-29-2026/27

Are you motivated by doing meaningful work and being part of an organization committed to learning and growth?

Come join our team of professionals as the Director of Program Advancement!

This position will provide leadership to a high-performing team of professional and technical staff responsible for shaping and delivering Saskatchewan's Agriculture Water Management Program and related policies. This role works collaboratively across the Water Security Agency, government partners, clients, and stakeholders to design, enhance, and implement outcome-based regulatory programs that support responsible water management across the province.

As a key member of the leadership team, you will guide the strategic and operational direction of the program, leading policy development, research, stakeholder engagement, communications, implementation planning, and program evaluation. This is an exciting opportunity to influence provincial policy, drive continuous improvement, and make a meaningful impact on Saskatchewan's agricultural and water management future.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a collaborative and strategic leader who can build trusted relationships, lead through complexity and change, foster a high-performing team environment, and model the Water Security Agency’s values in their decisions and actions.

The candidate will have a degree in Agriculture, Business, Engineering, Environmental Science, Natural Resources Management, Regional Planning, Public Administration or related discipline and 10 or more years of progressively more responsible leadership experience.

Additional Information

This role is subject to a satisfactory criminal record check.

• rewarding career opportunities
• competitive salaries
• a comprehensive benefits package

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