Deputy Chief, Legislative Services

POSITION TITLE:

Deputy Chief, Legislative Services

MGEX-03

Starting at $ Per Annum

Full time, Permanent

Regina, Saskatoon, or Prince Albert

Chief Operations Officer

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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…