Reference number
WCO25J-170412-000061

Selection process number
25-WCO-EA-SAS-312

Location
Saskatoon (Saskatchewan)

Salary
$111,682 to $141,340

Level
CO-03

Who can apply
Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.

Duties
PrairiesCan focuses on creating a diversified western Canadian economy with strong, competitive and innovative businesses. Our CO-03 management team is responsible for nurturing networks, collaborating with partners and stakeholders, leading teams and delivering operational results. A position with PrairiesCan allows you to be part of a small, nimble department that has a broad mandate to work on a variety of economic development activities.We are looking for an engaged leader and program manager who will be responsible for supporting the Director General in every aspect of program development and delivery, including providing advice on economic development opportunities and challenges in Saskatchewan, in the Prairies and nationally, and follow through on numerous complex program policy and project issues. In this position, you will advise on continuous improvement of our programs, communicate with management on ways to drive results forward, and suggest financial and business tactics for a higher return on investment from grants & contributions. This position supports the Director General to provide the effective and efficient delivery of federal economic development programs and services across Saskatchewan and is an integral part of PrairiesCan Saskatchewan’s senior leadership team.If you are a highly motivated individual with excellent communication, financial and analytical skills, and are interested in being a part of a leadership team leading Prairies economic development, we encourage you to apply.

Work environment
PrairiesCan supports employees and is an innovative workplace that makes a difference in the Prairies. We are driven to be the best at what we do. We hire top talent and provide an employment experience that brings out the best in people. We are motivated by achieving great results for Canadians.Why Choose PrairiesCan:
• Work with amazing people who support each other
• Meaningful work that makes a difference to Saskatchewan and the country
• Excellent compensation package
• Flexible work arrangements
• Modern work tools and technologyPrairiesCan offices are open environments with well-regulated air quality, ergonomic sit- stand workstations, and a combination of natural and fluorescent lighting. The physical demands of this position include spending a significant amount of screen time on a computer or equivalent, as well as reading documents in digital and/or print media.

Intent of the process
This is an anticipatory process. A pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions at this group and level. This process may be used for various tenures (including but not limited to term and indeterminate appointments, internal assignments, secondments, deployments, acting appointments, casual), as well as various security requirements, language and conditions of employment.

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Secret security clearance

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• Ability and willingness to report to a PrairiesCan office a minimum of 3 days per week per the Direction on Prescribed Presence for the Government of Canada.
• Ability and willingness to work overtime.

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Education:Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in a field relevant to the duties of the position.

Experience:
• Experience with grants and contributions contract management (i.e. negotiating loan repayment arrangements or contract amendments.)
• Experience developing operating budgets and forecasting.
• Experience preparing briefing materials and providing strategic advice to senior management.
• Experience in the management of human and financial resources.
• Experience in the design, development and/or implementation of economic development projects and/or programs involving multiple stakeholders.

Knowledge:
• Knowledge of financial management principles/practices.

Competencies:
• Uphold Integrity and Respect
• Promote Innovation and Guide Change
• Mobilize People
• Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders
• Achieving Results
• Create vision and strategy
• Oral and written Communication

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Applied / assessed at a later date

English essential

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Asset Qualifications:
• Professional Accounting Designation

• Experience in programs or activities in support of technology commercialization, trade and investment, or business productivity and competitiveness.
• Depth, breadth and scope of any one or combo of essential or asset experience statements.

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Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Learn more about preference to veterans.

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