Permanent - Full Time
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Our challenging careers will help you grow while being surrounded by a fully-committed team, committed to safety, openness, collaboration and accountability. 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 12/02/2022 to be considered for this opportunity.
NOTE:
This position requires extensive travel through out Saskatchewan
JOB SUMMARY:
The Senior Business Advisor is 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:
• Provide leadership and support to a team, including SaskPower and other Crowns/Government agencies related to Indigenous procurement
• Develop an Indigenous Procurement strategy and communicate both within SaskPower and externally
• Establish goals and measures of success related to Indigenous Procurement, and achieve key corporate metrics
• Communicate Indigenous Procurement strategies, plans, goals and measures to SaskPower leaders and external stakeholders
• Organize and facilitate Indigenous procurement/vendor events and Indigenous Crown Collaboration sessions
• Identify vendor development opportunities and work collaboratively with operational leaders to ensure SaskPower’s goals are met
• Represent SaskPower’s Indigenous Procurement program broadly
• Build and nurture positive relationships with Indigenous vendors that are effective and sustainable
• Provide leadership and advice to SaskPower on Indigenous procurement matters.
• Provide consultation/mediation to create successful outcome/resolve disputes
• Support corporate CCAB (Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business) PAR Gold team
• Represent company on matters both internal and external to the corporation
• Promote a proud and productive environment for all employees by fostering engagement and establishing and modelling corporate core values
• Other related duties as assigned
• In-province travel is required
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
• Degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Engineering or other related equivalent AND/OR;
• Related professional designation(s) and/or certification(s) related to Procurement or Strategic Supply Chain Management or Indigenous Business Development AND/OR;
• Seven (7) years of related experience in a variety of project roles including managing, leading and coordinating major projects
• Ability to influence, persuade, and build relationships at all levels
• Ability to strategize, plan and organize
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation and negotiation skills
• Results oriented thinker, with the ability to influence and manage complex and confidential issues with sensitivity and professionalism
• Strong connections to Indigenous vendors/communities in SK considered as asset
• Ability to apply a strategic focus to area of responsibility and manage expectations in a continually changing environment.
• Ability to foster a culture focused on safety, innovation and teamwork
• Demonstrated skill in SaskPower’s competencies
• 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.
SaskPower has identified competencies that enable performance and success within each out of scope role at SaskPower. For more information on these job family competencies and those that relate to the position that you are applying on, please visit: https://www.saskpower.com/Careers/Join-Our-Team/competencies
SaskPower offers a competitive salary and benefits package. Diversity and inclusion are also a priority for us. At SaskPower, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and having a workforce representative of the communities we serve. We are committed to selections based on merit and to the full participation of diversity groups. These groups include the four equity groups recognized by the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission: Indigenous Peoples, Members of Visible Minority Groups / Racialized Groups, Persons with Disabilities and Women in Under-Represented Roles, as well as LGBTQ persons and Newcomers to Saskatchewan. Visit our website for details.
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Please apply by 12/02/2022.