Executive Director

Saskatchewan Ltd.; Regina; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ministry of Social Services, Government of Saskatchewan, is seeking an Executive Director of the Program and Service Design branch within Housing to lead strategic design and service delivery across income support, housing, and related programs.

Required qualifications include a master's degree in public policy or a related field, substantial executive leadership experience, and a proven track record in program design, evaluation and reporting on complex initiatives; professional

Qualifications

• A master's degree in public policy, political science, human justice, sociology, business administration, or a related field.
• Significant executive leadership experience, fostering team engagement, collaboration, innovation, and inclusion.
• Relevant certifications such as project management, accounting, coaching, change management, public policy design, and/or executive leadership are considered an asset.
• A successful track record in program design, evaluation, and reporting on complex initiatives.

Skills

Executive leadership

Program design

Program evaluation

Reporting on complex initiatives

Education

Master's degree in public policy, political science, human justice, sociology, business administration, or related field

Tools

Project management certification

Change management certification

Public policy design knowledge

Job description

The Ministry of Social Services invests in positive outcomes for people in the areas of income support, child and family services, supports for persons with disabilities, affordable housing and homelessness services. We work with citizens to build better lives through economic independence, strong families and strong community organizations. The ministry's Housing division delivers and carries out the ministry's strategic goals and oversees the Saskatchewan Housing Corporation (SHC). We develop social and affordable housing programs through housing authorities, Indigenous partners, and community organizations. Housing also supports emergency shelters, supportive housing, and outreach services to assist those experiencing or at risk of homelessness. The ministry is seeking a collaborative and innovative leader to fill the position of Executive Director of the Program and Service Design branch.

Typically, the knowledge and experience required to achieve the above is obtained through:

• A master's degree in public policy, political science, human justice, sociology, business administration, or a related field.
• Significant executive leadership experience, fostering team engagement, collaboration, innovation, and inclusion.
• Relevant certifications such as project management, accounting, coaching, change management, public policy design, and/or executive leadership are considered an asset.
• A successful track record in program design, evaluation, and reporting on complex initiatives.