Manager, Board Operations

Saskatchewan Institute of Agrologists; Regina; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Regina is seeking a strategic Manager, Board Operations. The role involves leading a team for operational delivery of quasi-judicial tribunals focused on farm ownership legislation in Saskatchewan. The ideal candidate will have experience in agriculture and regulatory frameworks, strong leadership skills, and a degree in a related field. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits including pension, and an inclusive workplace environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits including pension

Vacation and earned days off

Inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Western Canadian agriculture, farm land ownership, and management.
• Strong understanding of legislation and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience with administrative tribunals and legislative processes is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team to oversee operational delivery of tribunals.
• Oversee farm ownership exemption application process.
• Supervise compliance monitoring for land transactions.
• Support tribunal hearings and ensure professional conduct.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Clear communication

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Agriculture, Business, Law, or Public Policy

Job description

Overview

The Board Governance and Operations Unit in the Ministry of Agriculture provides operational support to four tribunals (Boards), the largest being the Farm Land Security Board (FLSB). The FLSB operates at arms-length of Government and is vested with a broad legislative mandate. The mandate of the FLSB includes, but is not limited to: farm foreclosure; home quarter protection; and farm ownership restrictions. Saskatchewan’s farm ownership legislation regulates the ownership of Saskatchewan farm land by non- Canadian entities. The FLSB adjudicates and investigates foreign farm ownership in the province.

The Opportunity We are seeking a strategic and highly organized leader to join our team as Manager, Board Operations. This is a permanent, full-time position reporting to the Director of Board Governance and Operations, who is also the General Manager of the FLSB. You will lead a team of professionals and oversee the operational delivery of multiple quasi-judicial tribunals, with primary responsibility related to the province’s farm ownership legislation.

• Lead and develop a team of four staff, including technical specialists, a database administrator, and a compliance officer.
• Oversee farm ownership exemption application process, providing guidance and ensuring compliance with The Saskatchewan Farm Security Act (SFSA).
• Supervise compliance monitoring, including statutory declaration reviews for thousands of land transactions annually.
• Provide leadership across multiple Boards, including the Agricultural Implements Board and Agricultural Operations Review Board.
• Support tribunal hearings and ensure hearings are conducted professionally, with appropriate documentation, delivering clear, well-written decisions.
• Support legislative and regulatory reviews, including stakeholder consultations and implementation of amendments.
• Communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders—landowners, legal counsel, industry representatives, and government officials—on complex and often divisive issues.

Ideal Candidate You will bring:

• Knowledge of Western Canadian agriculture, farm land ownership and management, as well as a strong understanding of legislation and regulatory frameworks.
• Skills in leadership and team development, legislative interpretation and application, strategic planning and project management, clear communication, and problem-solving.
• Experience typically gained through a degree in Agriculture, Business, Law, Public Policy (or related field) combined with several years of relevant work experience. Experience with administrative tribunals and legislative processes is considered an asset.

What We Offer

• Dynamic, challenging work for talented individuals.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including pension.
• Vacation, earned days off (EDO), and other types of leave.
• Inclusive work environment and advancement opportunities.

The Government of Saskatchewan is committed to workplace diversity and upholds values of Respect and Integrity, Serving Citizens, Excellence and Innovation, and Acting as One Team.

Closing Date: January 29, 2026