About Us
The Ministry of Immigration and Career Training leads efforts to help individuals prepare for, obtain and maintain employment and activities to assist employers with the development, recruitment and retention of workers, consistent with provincial labour market needs.
If you are looking for an opportunity to help shape the future of Saskatchewan communities to ensure they continue to grow, thrive and ultimately enhance the quality of life for all Saskatchewan people, the role of Executive Director, Communications may be the ideal role for you.
The Opportunity
The Ministry of Immigration and Career Training is seeking a highly skilled and strategic leader for the role of Executive Director, Communications. In this role, you will set the direction and guide the strategy of the communication function, including allocating the operating budget of their respective Communications branch.
As the Executive Director, Communications and as a member of the Ministry's executive team, the successful candidate will leverage on their participative leadership skills and collaborative approach to lead teams of professionals responsible for a range of core communications services.
Reporting to the Deputy Minister, the successful candidate will:
- Develop and manage the ministry's annual communications and marketing plans, ensuring activities are aligned with the ministry's key strategic directions;
- Provide senior leadership and expertise in the design and implementation of media, public relations, and communications and social marketing strategies;
- Develop and manage communications links between the ministry and stakeholders at the regional, provincial, and national level;
- Design and manage communication and marketing activities intended to both influence and communicate Ministry business priorities to internal and external stakeholders;
- Have the ability to think critically and view issues and challenges from multiple perspectives; and
- Be a team player, able to both lead and collaborate, with a reputation for integrity and a focus on service excellence and innovation.
What you will need:
- Knowledge, understanding and application of strategic communications, marketing, and social media, together with a solid grasp of ministry and public policy issues;
- Knowledge of strategic communication principles and planning methods, theories, and tools, including media relations strategies digital communication platforms and practices;
- Experience with the principles and tools related to internal communications;
- Knowledge of public sector budgeting, forecasting, accountability, and decision-making processes; and
- Leadership, superior interpersonal skills, issues management and the capacity to excel in high pressure situations are essential.
Typically, the knowledge and abilities for this position would be acquired through the completion of an undergraduate degree in journalism, communications, or related field of study, supplemented with several years of management and leadership experience in strategic communications planning, marketing, and media relations.
The successful candidate will demonstrate the Saskatchewan Public Service core values of respect and integrity; serving citizens, practicing excellence and innovation; and acting as One Team, including participating in, and contributing to an inclusive workplace culture.
What we offer:
- Dynamic, challenging work for talented individuals;
- A competitive salary;
- Comprehensive benefits package including pension;
- Paid vacation, scheduled days off (SDO) and other types of leave (maternity/paternity/adoption, family/personal leave, sick leave);
- Inclusive work environments;
- Advancement opportunities; and
- Flexible work arrangements.
This competition may be used for current and future permanent and term opportunities within the Government of Saskatchewan Ministries.
