Executive Director, Engagement & Enterprise Projects

The Opportunity:

This senior leadership position provides strategic direction for enterprise projects, communications, stakeholder relations, and workforce planning across the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA). The role leads high-profile initiatives, advises executive leadership on emerging issues, builds and maintains relationships with key stakeholders, and ensures clear, timely communication that supports public safety priorities. The position also oversees major projects, organizational planning efforts, and engagement strategies that help advance the Agency's mandate and long-term objectives.

The SPSA is seeking a strategic, collaborative, and results-focused leader for the position of Executive Director, Engagement and Enterprise Projects.

Reporting directly to the President, this position provides leadership for enterprise-wide projects, communications, workforce planning, and external relations. The role works closely with senior executives, government partners, municipalities, Indigenous communities, emergency response organizations, and industry stakeholders to advance key Agency priorities and strengthen relationships that support public safety across Saskatchewan.

This position's responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Providing strategic advice to the President, Board, Minister Responsible for the SPSA, and senior leadership on communications, stakeholder relations, and emerging issues.
• Leading the development and implementation of communications strategies that support Agency priorities, programs, services, and public awareness initiatives.
• Directing communications activities during emergencies and disaster events to ensure the public receives clear, accurate, and timely information.
• Building and maintaining effective relationships with municipalities, Indigenous communities, emergency response partners, industry groups, unions, and government agencies.
• Overseeing stakeholder engagement strategies, including public education, to strengthen collaboration, partnerships, and confidence in Agency programs and services.
• Representing the SPSA in discussions involving ministries, government agencies, public sector partners, and national stakeholders.
• Developing frameworks, processes, and strategic approaches that support organizational growth, workforce planning, and long-term Agency objectives.
• Leading, mentoring, and supporting a team of directors, managers, and professional staff.

Job Capabilities

• Provides strong, credible leadership and inspires confidence in others.
• Demonstrates sound judgment when managing complex and sensitive issues.
• Builds trusting relationships and works effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Communicates clearly and confidently in a variety of environments.
• Thinks strategically while maintaining focus on practical outcomes.
• Balances competing priorities and adapts to changing circumstances.
• Promotes collaboration, accountability, and service excellence.

Technical Knowledge and Skills

• Significant leadership experience in strategic planning, communications, stakeholder relations, public policy, project management, or a related field.
• Experience leading complex initiatives involving multiple stakeholders and competing interests.
• Knowledge of government decision-making processes and the public sector environment.
• Experience providing advice and recommendations to senior executives and elected officials.
• Strong understanding of strategic communications, issues management, and stakeholder engagement.
• Experience leading organizational change, enterprise projects, or business transformation initiatives.
• Knowledge of risk management, governance, and organizational planning principles.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Experience managing professional teams and delivering results through others.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in Public Administration, Communications, Business Administration, Political Science, Project Management, or a related discipline.
• 10 years’ relevant experience working within public safety, emergency management, or a complex public sector environment
• Project management and leadership training or related professional designation.
• Experience working with Indigenous communities, municipal governments, emergency response organizations, or public sector partners.

Job Skills:

• Strategic Leadership
• Communication
• Relationship Management
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Project and Change Management
• Critical Thinking
• Influence and Negotiation
• Risk Management
• Political and Organizational Awareness
• Decision Making
• Strategic Planning
• Collaboration and Partnership Building

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

What We Offer:

• Dynamic and challenging work
• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package including pension
• Vacation, scheduled days off, and other types of leave
• Inclusive work environments
• Career growth, development, and advancement opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements

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.

The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) is a Treasury Board Crown responsible for provincial emergency management, along with SaskAlert, fire safety, wildfire management and Saskatchewan's 911 emergency dispatching services. SPSA’s mission is to safeguard and protect the people, property and resources of Saskatchewan through partnerships, coordinated planning, education, prevention, mitigation, response and recovery. With a fleet of specialized aircraft, equipment, personnel and bases across the province, SPSA responds to emergencies and disasters from the air, on the ground and behind the scenes. As home of the Fire Commissioner, the SPSA also assists communities in compliance with the National Fire Code through investigations conducted by designated inspectors/peace officers. The Government of Saskatchewan provides the services, programs and supports the people of Saskatchewan need. We deliver on the Saskatchewan Plan for Growth to build a strong economy, strong communities and strong families, ultimately building a stronger Saskatchewan. Dedicated to service excellence, we demonstrate innovation, collaboration and transparency, practice effective and accountable use of resources and promote engagement and leadership at all levels.