Executive Director-Indigenous Economic Development Government of Saskatchewan - Ministry of Trade and Export Development

The Opportunity:

Guided by the Saskatchewan Growth Plan, the Ministry of Trade and Export Development advances a strong and sustainable economy to build a better quality of life for Saskatchewan people. The ministry leads international engagement and coordinates a cross-government approach to grow trade and investment, diversify international markets, increase Indigenous participation, and add value to the economy.

The Economic Development Division is seeking for an experienced strategic leader to join a team of dedicated professionals as the Executive Director of the Indigenous Economic Development Branch, located in either Regina or Saskatoon.

As the Executive Director of the Indigenous Economic Development Branch, you will provide strategic leadership and direction to a high-performing branch focused on advancing Indigenous economic reconciliation, business development, investment opportunities, and partnerships across Saskatchewan. As a member of the ministry’s executive team, you will provide advice and support to the Assistant Deputy Minister by contributing to policy development, strategic planning, and the implementation of government priorities and cross-ministry initiatives.

You will play a key role in achieving the ministry’s strategic objectives, ensuring the branch successfully delivers on its business plan goals, performance measures, and desired outcomes.

You will also champion reconciliation efforts to support the Saskatchewan Indigenous Investment Finance Corporation (SIIFC), fostering collaborative relationships and promoting innovative approaches that enhance access to capital, support Indigenous entrepreneurship, and strengthen Indigenous economic growth throughout the province. Through your leadership, you will advance the ministry’s corporate agenda, contribute to government-wide priorities, and build meaningful partnerships with First Nations and Métis governments, and their respective organizations and businesses.

This position is responsible for:

• Leading the Government of Saskatchewan’s engagement with First Nations and Métis governments and businesses on economic development opportunities and challenges, including remote and northern development.
• Facilitating partnerships between the private sector and Indigenous businesses and communities.
• Providing strategic advice and recommendations to the Minister, Deputy Minister, and other senior officials on Indigenous economic development and reconciliation.
• Providing leadership to the Indigenous Economic Development team and supporting the Saskatchewan Indigenous Investment Corporation (SIIFC)
• Nurturing partnerships between Saskatchewan Indigenous nations, their respective organizations, provincial and federal government officials, financial institutions and others on Indigenous equity ownership opportunities, with awareness and support of the SIIFC process.
• Actively participate in the Ministry's senior and leadership team with a strong commitment to a  one team  approach.
• Overseeing fiscal planning and management of the branch’s operations, programs and annual budget.
• Leading, coaching and mentoring an engaged team to achieve branch, division and ministry goals and priorities.
• Creating and sustaining an innovative and supportive environment that enables employees to achieve results and supports our corporate values.
• Collaborating with government ministries and stakeholders regarding Indigenous economic development.

The ideal Indigenous candidate for this role will have:

Job Capabilities

For this executive leadership role, we are seeking someone who:

• Is outcomes-focused, establishes vision, community goals, and measures effectiveness of those outcomes.
• Fosters a culture of accountability and ensures…