Senior Business Advisor, Corporate Strategy & Planning

Permanent - Full Time
Location: Regina
We generate more than just power for the people of Saskatchewan. We also offer some of the best jobs in the province. Our challenging careers will help you grow, while being surrounded by a team committed to safety, openness, collaboration and accountability. We offer highly competitive salaries and benefits packages to our employees. If you’re someone who thrives in a team environment and doesn’t shy away from a good challenge, join us!
Apply no later than 02/23/2024 to be considered for this opportunity.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Senior Business Advisor assists in leading the development of strategic policy for SaskPower, as well as augmenting the development of Corporate Strategy. This includes the need to consider the broader public policy implications of electricity within Saskatchewan in cooperation with Executive Government and Crown Investments Corporation of Saskatchewan. The Senior Business Advisor is also accountable to provide leadership and direction to a portfolio of projects or work functions. As a member of SaskPower’s management team, this position is responsible for the effective utilization of people, material, financial resources and human capital in order to manage, coordinate and lead major projects/departmental work functions from start to finish; ensuring alignment with departmental and corporate strategic goals and objectives. 
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
•    Facilitate cross-functional team collaboration, as well as support executive leadership and stakeholders in developing strategic policy.
•    Lead and participate in projects and initiatives identifying current and future business needs, industry best practices, opportunities, and challenges.
•    Develop, organize, and deliver presentations, reports, and briefings for internal and external audiences.
•    Provide leadership and direction to project personnel, including SaskPower and contract employees on project(s) and major business initiatives
•    Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate projects from start to finish according to schedule, specifications and budget 
•    Prepare and submit project budget estimates and tender evaluations in alignment with departmental strategic plans and forecasting initiatives 
•    Plan and prepare schedules and milestones and monitor progress against established schedules 
•    Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers and subcontractors 
•    Develop and implement quality control programs
•    Represent company on matters both internal and external to the corporation 
•    Prepare progress reports and issue progress schedules to clients, senior management and executive
•    Other related duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
•    Degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Engineering or other related equivalent AND/OR;
•    Related professional designation(s) and/or certification(s) AND/OR;
•    Seven (7) years of related experience 
•    Proven track record in strategic policy development
•    Ability to strategize, plan and organize
•    Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills
•    Results oriented thinker, with the ability to influence and manage complex and confidential issues with sensitivity and professionalism 
•    Ability to meet deadlines and deals with quick turnaround
•    Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively
•    Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism 
•    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
 Candidates under consideration may be required to participate in an assessment process consisting of any/all of the following: interview, abilities test, case study and/or presentation.
At SaskPower, we believe in the importance of diversity and inclusion. We’re dedicated to creating and cultivating an inclusive workplace and a workforce that represents the communities we serve.
We acknowledge and recognize equity groups designated by the Canadian Employment Equity Act. These include:
• Indigenous Peoples
• members of Visible Minority Groups
• persons with disabilities
• women
• LGBTQ2S+ community
• persons who served and are serving in the military
• newcomers to Saskatchewan
We base our selection process on merit and encourage all diverse groups to participate fully.
As part of our ongoing commitment to reconciliation, we prioritize hiring Indigenous Peoples as we recognize and respect their knowledge and experience. We acknowledge the barriers that affect equity groups, and we’re committed to addressing, mitigating and accommodating these barriers to strive for equity in the workplace. Learn more at Commitment to Diversity.
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Please apply by 02/23/2024.