Provincial Indigenous Engagement Specialist

Employment Type:  SGEU Term 9 months or more
Location(s) :  SK-Rgna-Regina
Ministry:  001 Agriculture
Salary Range:  $41.174-$51.598 Hourly
Grade:  SGEU.12.

The Ministry of Agriculture has a deep-rooted values system of innovation, teamwork, integrity, service excellence and leadership demonstrated at all levels of the organization, they serve as the foundation for building high performing teams, and ensuring goals and results are achieved.

The Opportunity

The Indigenous Engagement Unit in Regina, within the Ministry of Agriculture, is seeking a highly skilled, values-based leader for a two-year term as the Provincial Indigenous Engagement Specialist.

Reporting to the Senior Indigenous Advisor, this position will advise and support senior and executive leadership on a range of related program and policy issues. You will research and consult with internal and external stakeholders to develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate, policies and programs, and review regulations and projects to enhance programs such as the Next Policy Framework.

Our candidate will be strategic, have superior interpersonal and communication skills, and effectively lead teams of diverse backgrounds. Utilizing your superior skills in facilitation, conflict management, negotiation, and consensus building you will foster positive working relationships that build, maintain, enhance, and strengthen existing and new partnerships (regionally and provincially), and advance the agriculture sector within First Nations organizations, Métis Locals, and with the First Nation and Métis farmers, ranchers, and agri-businesses. Your outstanding Indigenous engagement skills will lead in building an awareness of Indigenous culture, history, and traditions.

Typically, the knowledge and abilities required for this position is obtained through a Master’s degree in any of the following: agriculture, Indigenous studies, leadership and management, business administration, policy and governance, and or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience. You will be knowledgeable and competent in the following:

• Policy development and research methodologies;
• Project Management;
• Agricultural sector, trends, policies, acts and legislation;
• Engagement practices and protocols involving (Elders, Knowledge Keepers, Chiefs, Indigenous organizations, and Indigenous people);
• Indigenous and Treaty land inherent rights, Duty to Consult, 94 Calls to Action and Indigenous issues at the provincial and regional level, and
• First Nation Governance models, Tribal Councils, Independent First Nations, Saskatchewan First Nations and Saskatchewan Métis Nations/locals.

This position will be required to travel therefore, a valid driver’s license is required. Knowledge of Indigenous language(s) within Saskatchewan is considered an asset, as well as knowledge and or work-related experience with government processes and relations.

What We Offer:

The Saskatchewan Public Service offers several employment advantages such as:

• Vacation, earned days off (EDOs);
• Competitive salary;
• Comprehensive benefits package (pension);
• Professional development and advancement opportunities;
• Inclusive work environments, and
• Flexible schedules.

The Ministry of Agriculture has a deep-rooted values system of innovation, teamwork, integrity, service excellence and leadership that is demonstrated at all levels of our organization and serve as the foundation for building high performing teams, and ensuring goals are met and results are achieved.

This position is designated for qualified equity group members who self-declare in this online application, as identified in “diversity groups” below
Diversity Groups:  Aboriginal persons

Hours of Work:  A – SGEU Office 36 – one day off every two weeks
Number of Openings :  1
Closing Date:  Feb 28, 2022, 12:59:00 AM