Job Description
JOB SUMMARY:
SaskPower is hiring an experienced advisor to help implement First Nations and Métis engagement and consultation for SaskPower’s nuclear development efforts. The successful candidate should have experience researching and developing goal-oriented, multifaceted engagement and consultation strategies that consider Indigenous worldview and feedback. To be successful in the position, you’ll need to thrive in a collaborative environment where relationships and results matter.
The Consultant is accountable to provide leadership and strategic consultation and support to a broad range of multiple functional areas. As a member of SaskPower’s management team, this position is responsible to research, develop, recommend and implement strategic and operational programs, policies and procedures regarding SaskPower’s organizational structure, operations and managerial methods; ensuring alignment with both departmental and corporate goals and objectives.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
• Provide strategic and confidential consultation and advice on a broad range of multiple functions, while providing creative solutions to the organization related to the management and day-to-day operations of the organization
• Lead and participate in projects identifying current and future business needs, industry best practices, opportunities and challenges of the organization or department(s); providing recommendations and executing operational improvements to methods, systems and procedures that impact SaskPower’s operations and people
• Lead and participate in cross-functional work teams, strategic planning initiatives, workshops and meetings in order to develop innovative and practical business solutions
• Develop, organize and deliver presentations, reports and briefings for internal and external audiences
• Drive and facilitate change, including making change happen throughout the organization through the implementation of strategic projects or initiatives
• Develop and maintain strategic networks and business relationships both internal and external to SaskPower in order to foster a positive and productive work environment
• Provide leadership and direction to project teams, corporate programs and/or assigned staff as required
• Understand and monitor regulatory, legal, policy and social landscapes and recommend proactive solutions to SaskPower policy/initiatives and/or projects
• Other related duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in a Social Science or other related equivalent AND/OR;
• Related professional designation(s) and/or certification(s) AND/OR;
• Five (5) years of related experience in policy development and a demonstrated ability to successfully collaborate on complex initiatives with Indigenous service providers, organizations, and First Nations communities
• IAP2 training would be considered an asset
• Team leader and member with the ability to build and maintain strategic relationships both internal and external to SaskPower
• Results oriented thinker, with the ability to manage and provide advice regarding complex and confidential issues with sensitivity and professionalism
• Ability to impact and influence others while holding people accountable
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work and manage in a changing environment
• Excellent interpersonal, facilitation, project management and decision making skills
• Ability to foster a culture focused on safety, innovation and teamwork
• Demonstrated skill in SaskPower’s competencies
• Must have a continuing record of professional development
A suitable combination of relevant education and experience may also be considered