Do you want to make a difference in the lives of Saskatchewan citizens?
The Ministry of Agriculture is seeking a dynamic leader for the role of Executive Director, Crops and Irrigation Branch, reporting to the Assistant Deputy Minister for Regulatory and Innovation. As a member of the high-performing senior leadership team you will be involved in the development, implementation and
Do you want to make a difference in the lives of Saskatchewan citizens?
The Ministry of Agriculture is seeking a dynamic leader for the role of Executive Director, Crops and Irrigation Branch, reporting to the Assistant Deputy Minister for Regulatory and Innovation. As a member of the high-performing senior leadership team you will be involved in the development, implementation and evaluation of the Ministrys strategic plan, with the mandate to enable a globally competitive, thriving and sustainable agriculture and food sector.
Our candidate of choice must be able to both lead and collaborate, have critical thinking skills, and have a reputation for integrity and service excellence who demonstrates:
- Knowledge of issues, trends and emerging growth opportunities impacting the agriculture sector in Saskatchewan, Canada and internationally;
- Knowledge of the crop and irrigation sectors, including relevant stakeholders and partners;
- Knowledge of government procedures including legislation, policy development and decision making, and planning and accountability;
- Experience as a visionary leader with exceptional diplomacy, well-developed written and oral communication skills, and the ability to work with, and influence, a variety of stakeholders;
- An ability to lead strategic initiatives, manage change and achieve positive results;
- Experience leading, coaching, and mentoring teams to achieve organizational goals; and
- Experience creating and sustaining an innovative and supportive environment that enables staff to achieve results.
Typically, candidates would have a master's degree in agriculture, or a combination of education and experience, as well as experience in managing people and driving results.
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