Regional Director, Northeast Region

The Opportunity:

The Ministry of Parks, Culture and Sport is currently seeking a results-oriented and self-motivated leader for the position of Regional Director, Northeast Region, based in Prince Albert, within the Park Operations Branch. Reporting to the Executive Director, Park Operations, the successful candidate will be an integral member of the Park Operations senior management team, providing leadership and strategic oversight of the regional and provincial park system. This includes oversight for wilderness parks, natural environment parks, recreation parks, historic parks and numerous protected areas and recreation sites within the region.

In this role, the successful candidate will provide regional and provincial leadership and direction to develop and manage programs that support provincial park recreation, protection, and management goals, which are aligned with government’s overall objectives for parks. Related to all categories of parks, responsibilities include policy and program development, project management, regulation development, financial management, relationship building, negotiations, and human resource leadership and management. In addition, you must be an excellent communicator, able to provide clear and concise explanations, both orally and in writing, about policies, procedures and concepts at a level appropriate to the audience, and to mediate and resolve conflict and/or reach mutual agreement or understanding between parties.

Typically, the knowledge and skills required for this position would be obtained through a degree in Business Administration, Environmental Sciences, Natural Sciences or a related discipline combined with senior program, project and policy development experience in a government setting. Experience related to leadership and parks management as well as knowledge of current trends, issues and practices in park management and operations is an asset.

The Ministry of Parks, Culture and Sport is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion, that creates equitable space for all staff and is reflective of the community we serve. The Ministry welcomes applications from all individuals, and we encourage applicants to self-identify in their application. We affirm our Commitment to Reconciliation as we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our employees.

• Leads program development, evaluation, and strategic planning by analyzing issues, assessing context, and delivering recommendations that drive strategic change across government.
• Provides strategic oversight and direction to a team, fostering a culture of excellence and managing competing priorities to ensure effective program delivery aligned with government objectives.
• Oversees complex projects including regulation development, financial management, database systems, and legislative implementation to ensure consistency, compliance, and alignment with organizational goals.
• Collaborates with ministries, agencies, and stakeholders to develop solutions, resolve conflicts, and achieve policy and program outcomes through consensus-building and inter-agency coordination.
• Communicates policies, procedures, and concepts to diverse audiences, facilitating understanding and engagement across sectors.
• Monitors service standards and operational models to balance client needs, industry demands, and government priorities.
• Responds to regulatory and permitting needs, leading geographically dispersed teams to deliver timely, coordinated services.
• Assesses environmental and operational processes to identify efficiencies and support continuous improvement through responsible risk-taking and strategic problem-solving.
• Authorizes compliance actions and recommends enforcement measures for non-compliance with legislation and regulations.
• Coordinates policy and legislative implementation, ensuring consistency, compliance, and alignment with organizational goals.
• Champions innovation and accountability in policy execution and program delivery.
• Provides strategic leadership to a team by supporting team development and cultivating a positive, results-driven work environment.

Job Capabilities:

In this leadership and supervisory role, we are seeking someone who:

• Holds themselves and others accountable for delivering on work expectations.
• Demonstrates innovation and supports their team to identify, iterate, and implement new solutions.
• Brings people together in a collaborative manner and builds relationships that deliver desired outcomes.
• Is inclusive, promotes, supports, and enables belonging, encourages diversity, and values all contributions.
• Is adaptable, anticipates the impact of change, models agility, and supports their team through ambiguity.
• Is outcomes-focused, enables their team to meet or exceed established goals, and balances longer term objectives with tactical execution.

Technical Knowledge and Skills:

Technical Competencies:

• human resources policies, practices and agreements;
• principles and practices of finance, administration and budgetary process;
• government accounting principles and practices; and
• government decision making, budget, legislative and fiscal management processes.

Leadership Competencies:

• Corporate Values: Exemplify and promote government’s four corporate values of respect and integrity, serving citizens, excellence and innovation and one team.
• Strategic Orientation: Formulates strategy with internal and external alliances.
• Effective Communication: Communicates strategically.
• Accountability: Fosters a culture of personal growth and accountability.
• Innovation: Champions innovation and leads organizational change.

Management Competencies:

• Planning & Risk Management: Implements comprehensive plans for multiple units and stakeholders.
• Performance Management: Fosters a culture of continuous organizational improvement.
• Process Management: Works to improve complex organizational systems and 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 C)
• Data Literacy (Level C)
• Influence (Level C)
• Political and Organizational Awareness (Level C)
• Managing Organizational Resources (Level C)
• Managing Talent (Level C)

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.