Deputy Chief, Legislative Services

POSITION TITLE:

Deputy Chief, Legislative Services
CLASSIFICATION  : MGEX-03
SALARY RANGE  :
Starting at $ Per Annum
POSITION TYPE  :
Full time, Permanent
ACCOUNTABLE TO:  Chief Operations Officer
Brief Overview:  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.

Key Responsibilities:

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.
Legislative and Constitutional Leadership   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.
Treaty Negotiations and Self-Government Implementation   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.
Governance Planning, Systems, and Accountability   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.
Cabinet and Legislative Services   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.
Knowledge and

Skills:

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 development.
Exceptional…