Job Description

Permanent - Full Time

At SaskPower, we generate more than just electricity for Saskatchewan people. We offer some of the best jobs in the province.

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 07/05/2023 to be considered for this opportunity.

This position can be located in Regina or Saskatoon

Number of positions - 3

NOTES:

This position is required to travel throughout Saskatchewan and will require a class 5 driver\'s license.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Stakeholder Consultation Consultant is responsible for the development, maintenance and execution of SaskPower\'s public engagement and stakeholder consultation strategies. Working closely with SaskPower project teams, this position supports advancement of routing and siting projects, including for transmission lines and power stations with landowners, local communities and stakeholder organizations. This position also supports an ongoing provincial engagement project around the future of power in Saskatchewan.

To be successful, you\'ll need to thrive in a collaborative environment where relationships and results matter. As the lead or support of short and long-term engagement processes, your event planning, facilitation and documentation skills will be used regularly. Your analytical skills connecting feedback data to the decision-making process, writing feedback summaries, and ensuring the documentation is organized is critical to SaskPower\'s corporate memory.

If you love diving into the subject matter while helping to drive big-picture thinking, this could be the opportunity you\'ve been waiting for.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

As a part of SaskPower\'s management team, Consultants are accountable to provide leadership and strategic consultation and support to a broad range of multiple functional areas. Specific accountabilities for this position include:

• Developing and maintaining public and stakeholder engagement strategies
• Contributing to the planning and execution of virtual, in-person and hybrid engagement activities
• Coordinating stakeholder data input and measurements to support project communication and engagement objectives
• Keeping abreast of the latest trends in public participation to identify opportunities for continuous improvement of current methodologies and tools
• Provide strategic and confidential consultation and advice on a broad range of multiple functions, while providing creative solutions to the organization related to the management and day-to-day operations of the organization
• Lead and participate in projects identifying current and future business needs, industry best practices, opportunities and challenges of the organization or department(s); providing recommendations and executing operational improvements to methods, systems and procedures that impact SaskPower\'s operations and people
• Lead and participate in cross-functional work teams, strategic planning initiatives, workshops and meetings in order to develop innovative and practical business solutions
• Develop, organize and deliver presentations, reports and briefings for internal and external audiences
• Drive and facilitate change, including making change happen throughout the organization through the implementation of strategic projects or initiatives
• Develop and maintain strategic networks and business relationships both internal and external to SaskPower in order to foster a positive and productive work environment
• Provide leadership and direction to project teams, corporate programs and/or assigned staff as required
• Other related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Degree in Resource/Environmental Management, Community/Regional Planning, Public Relations, Communications or other related discipline AND/OR;
• Related professional designation(s) and/or certification(s); IAP2 training and/or agricultural background would be considered an asset AND/OR;
• Five (5) years of related experience in community engagement, stakeholder relations or process-oriented work
• Team leader and member with the ability to build and maintain strategic relationships both internal and external to SaskPower
• Results-oriented thinker, with the ability to manage and provide advice regarding complex and confidential issues with sensitivity and professionalism
• Ability to impact and influence others while holding people accountable
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work and manage in a changing environment
• Excellent interpersonal, facilitation, project management and decision-making skills
• 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:

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.

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Please apply by 07/05/2023.

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