Specialist, Environmental Strategic Issues Management

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Apply no later than 11/30/2026 to be considered for this opportunity.

The Specialist, Environmental Strategic Issues Management (ESIM), will provide subject matter expertise, oversight, and administration of Sask Power‑supported mitigation and accommodation initiatives that aim to address community concerns and support delta restoration. The position serves as a key relationship bridge between Sask Power and the Cumberland House community, supporting a collaborative approach to planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of mitigation and accommodation programs.

Working closely with Indigenous Rights holders, communities, local stakeholders, and internal teams, the Specialist helps ensure initiatives are informed by community knowledge and priorities while also aligning with regulatory requirements and Sask Power’s corporate objectives.

Sask Power is committed to supporting the successful candidate in developing the skills and experience needed for these responsibilities over time. While they may not take on all aspects of the role immediately, we are comfortable with a gradual transition as they build capacity.

• Plan, coordinate, and administer environmental offset, mitigation, monitoring, and accommodation programs on behalf of Sask Power, applying a collaborative and partnership‑based approach.
• Build and maintain respectful, trusted relationships with Indigenous communities, Rights holders, regulators, consultants, and internal stakeholders, serving as a key point of contact between Sask Power and the Cumberland House region.
• Support the development, implementation, and reporting of long‑term environmental monitoring and adaptive management programs that bring together western science and Indigenous knowledge.
• Identify risks, opportunities, and efficiencies related to environmental strategies, and provide informed recommendations that reflect community context, regulatory requirements, and corporate objectives.
• Participate in and support cross‑functional teams and committees to advance strategic environmental initiatives and regulatory discussions.
• Prepare clear reports, briefings, and presentations for Sask Power leadership, regulators and external audiences, reflecting both technical findings and community perspectives.
• Maintain awareness of emerging environmental legislation, policy, science, and best practices, and assess implications for Sask Power programs and relationships.
• Provide guidance and support to project teams and contractors as required, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, collaboration, and mutual respect.
• Understand and execute environmental regulatory requirements, commitments, and license conditions, supporting the co‑development and implementation of practical, compliant solutions.
• Support fisheries, aquatic habitat, wetland restoration, and environmental monitoring initiatives, including scope development, contractor oversight, and budget management, in collaboration with internal leads and community and technical partners.

A suitable combination of relevant education and experience may also be considered.

• Demonstrated understanding of the complexity of social, cultural, and governance networks within the Cumberland House region, including the historical context,…