Senior Project Manager

The Opportunity:

The successful candidate will be responsible to provide strategic program and policy expertise for programs relating to community-based services, disabilities and long-term care infrastructure projects. They will promote open and ongoing communication with internal and external stakeholders to identify the effectiveness of programs and anticipate future problems and challenges. They will provide interpretation of relevant legislation to internal and external sources and lead processes to make changes to legislation, as required. They will lead and represent the Ministry of Health at stakeholder, inter-ministerial committees/meetings, federal-provincial and territorial meetings and establish, facilitate and foster positive working relationships. They will also provide support in the development of priority infrastructure projects.

• anticipate, identify and develop strategic direction for community-based programs and services in SK;
• lead and manage projects with multiple tasks, changing deadlines and complexities;
• form and lead teams of diverse individuals internal and external to government;
• applies expertise in legislative, regulatory, and policy development processes;
• communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing and work collaboratively with the public, staff in government, federal-provincial-territorial representatives, and other stakeholders;
• understand complex policy-related issues and use sound judgement and discretion in the handling of sensitive issues;
• apply basic research methods, statistical analysis and techniques in assessment, monitoring and evaluation;
• establish and maintain a network of diverse contacts to obtain and exchange information and resources;
• develop, negotiate, implement and evaluate projects and programs, taking into consideration changing priorities and resources to achieve project programs and goals;
• oversees multiple projects to ensure high-quality outcomes within deadlines.

Job Capabilities:

As a public servant, we are seeking someone who:

• Is accountable, takes ownership of their work by contributing to organizational outcomes and demonstrates the corporate values in our Commitment to Excellence.
• Is innovative and seeks out ways for improvement by thinking creatively, identifying new ideas and taking responsible risks.
• Works collaboratively with others to build effective partnerships, understand, engage and have meaningful dialogue to achieve work outcomes.
• Is inclusive, identifies and is aware of personal bias, and readily seeks out and appreciates diverse perspectives.
• Is adaptable, continuously learns from experience and applies those learnings to new situations.
• Focuses on achieving public service excellence.

Technical Knowledge and Skills:

You will have knowledge of:

• public policy development, including issue identification and analysis, and the development of options and recommendations;
• health and community-based services issues, at the provincial, national and international levels;
• government decision making, and budget and planning processes.

Job Skills:

• Communication (Level C)
• Critical Thinking (Level C)
• Digital Skills (Level C)
• Interacting with Others (Level C)
• Navigating Ambiguity (Level C)
• Managing Self (Level C)
• Health, Safety and Wellness (Level A)
• Data Literacy (Level C)
• Influence (Level C)
• Political and Organizational Awareness (Level C)

Learn more about the Government of Saskatchewan’s Capabilities and Skills Framework here.

What We Offer:

• A challenging, innovative and supportive work environment
• Career growth, development, and advancement opportunities
• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package including pension
• Vacation, scheduled days off, and other types of leave

• Inclusive work environments

Our Commitment to Excellence:

The Government of Saskatchewan upholds deep-rooted values of Respect and Integrity, Serving Citizens, Excellence and Innovation, and Acting as One Team.