Director, Strategy and Business Improvement - VAC46F25

The Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA) is a Treasury Board Crown Corporation responsible for the wholesale distribution of liquor and regulation of liquor, gaming, and cannabis across the province. SLGA is committed to promoting social responsibility and public safety inliquor,gaming, and cannabis activities. This is achieved through strategic partnerships, coordinated planning, education, and excellence in regulation and liquor distribution.

The Opportunity

SLGA is seeking a highly motivated, results-oriented, innovative, and collaborative Director, Strategy and Business Improvement, to provide strategic leadership and direction to the Strategy and Business Improvement Branch. The Director, Strategy and Business Improvement is responsible for strategic planning, enterprise project management and business improvement initiatives, through program reviews, innovation, portfolio project management and governance, business analysis and corporate process management, and change management. As part of the executive team, this position helps ensure the integration of key strategic initiatives, namely Business Improvement, Culture, Strategic Planning, Customer Service, and Organizational Change Management.

Reporting to the President & CEO, SLGA, the successful candidate will:

• Lead and facilitate the Corporate Project Management Committee to select and oversee strategic initiatives
• Provide strategic leadership for the corporate strategies in the three key functional areas – strategic planning, enterprise project management and business improvement, and provide direction to branch staff responsible for the execution of these strategies across SLGA, within all core business areas of liquor retailing, gaming and regulatory
• Provide framework development and oversight to the operational and strategic planning, project management, and business improvement models within SLGA, ensuring alignment with corporate vision, mission, values and strategic priorities.
• Provide one-on-one advice to senior executive and program managers and provides subject matter expertise and knowledge
• Ensure all divisions of SLGA develop action plans for executing SLGA’s corporate strategies to strive towards achieving the corporate vision and mandate
• Report to the Board of Directors and Senior Management on corporate planning, project management and improvement initiatives and action plans including metric development to ensure corporate strategies are achieved and aligned to Government goals and objectives
• Lead SLGA’s strategic deployment efforts as they relate to the Government of Saskatchewan Accountability Framework, including oversight of monitoring and reporting
• Oversee the development of guidelines, templates, toolkits and examples, etc. to meet customer needs
• Direct and oversee research and recommend improvements to methods of planning, performance, improvement and innovation
• Lead the team to deliver on mandate and branch plan
• Create and sustain a client-focused and high performing culture
  
  

Who we’re looking for:

This opportunity is for an experienced leader with a history of building strong teams and achieving results through working collaboratively. Our candidate of choice will be a proactive leader who has:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in business administration/commerce, public policy or related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive leadership experience, including a minimum of 5 years in senior leadership role.
• Certification in change management, project management, program management, strategic planning and deployment and/or continuous improvement are an asset
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
• Expert business improvement and innovation skills and knowledge of frameworks, strategies and industry trends and standards of practice to grow and embed a culture of continuous improvement and excellence across the organization
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in leading strategic planning and delivery initiatives, business improvement, and managing complex relationships
• Superior oral and written communication skills including effective active listening skills, ability to clearly articulate messages to a variety of audiences, and delivery of presentations
• Demonstrated leadership and management capabilities including strong analytical and organizational skills, excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills, conflict resolution and negotiation skills while balancing tact and diplomacy
  
  

Required Competencies:

• Accountability (Level C) — Develops an organizational culture of personal and team accountability
• Communication (Level C)— Communicates strategic and complex messages
• Customer Service Excellence (Level D) —Anticipates long term customer requirements
• Adaptability (Level D) — Plans and initiates complex changes in order to enhance the organization
• Teamwork (Level C) —- Champions organizational teamwork and builds partnerships
• Leading & Developing Others (Level B) — Sets branch targets for employee performance and development
• Leading Change (Level C) — Creates new concepts
• Strategic & Operational Planning (Level C) — Leads the divisional and corporate strategy
  
  

What we offer:

• A competitive salary
• Inclusive work environment
• Work life balance
• Dynamic and challenging work environment
• Career development and growth opportunities
• Vacation, Scheduled days off (SDO) and other types of leave
• Employee and Family Assistance Plan (EFAP)
• Flexible spending benefit account
• Support for professional fees and career development
• Comprehensive benefits package including matched pension, disability insurance, health and dental
  
  

Working Conditions

• Office environment
• Occasional travel as required
• Onsite
  
  

How To Apply

Join us by submitting your application online.

Both your cover letter and resume will be used in the screening process. Please clearly indicate where or how you have acquired the required competencies, skills, and experience listed above. The selection process may consist of any, or a combination of the following: interview, written assessment, or presentation. Only applicants selected for interview will be contacted.

The successful candidate will be subject to the SLGA Criminal Record Check and Code of Conduct policies and requires gaming regulator registration.

Application deadline: December 2, 2024

Vacancy number: 46/F25

Classification: Out-of-Scope MCP10 ($112,080 to $145,716 annually)

SLGA is committed to achieving a representative workforce. We invite all qualified individuals to apply. Women, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities and visible minorities are encouraged to self-identify.

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