Executive Director – Indigenous Economic Development

The Economic Development Division is seeking for an experienced strategic leader to join a team of dedicated professionals as the Executive Director of the Indigenous Economic Development Branch, located in either Regina or Saskatoon.

As the Executive Director of the Indigenous Economic Development Branch, you will provide strategic leadership and direction to a high-performing branch focused on advancing Indigenous economic reconciliation, business development, investment opportunities, and partnerships across Saskatchewan. As a member of the ministry’s executive team, you will provide advice and support to the Assistant Deputy Minister by contributing to policy development, strategic planning, and the implementation of government priorities and cross-ministry initiatives. You will play a key role in achieving the ministry’s strategic objectives, ensuring the branch successfully delivers on its business plan goals, performance measures, and desired outcomes.

You will also champion reconciliation efforts to support the Saskatchewan Indigenous Investment Finance Corporation (SIIFC), fostering collaborative relationships and promoting innovative approaches that enhance access to capital, support Indigenous entrepreneurship, and strengthen Indigenous economic growth throughout the province. Through your leadership, you will advance the ministry’s corporate agenda, contribute to government-wide priorities, and build meaningful partnerships with First Nations and Métis governments, and their respective organizations and businesses.

Candidates should possess senior leadership experience with a proven ability to inspire and manage diverse teams, lead strategic initiatives, navigate change, and deliver results. The role requires experience in the financial sector, including business case analysis, due diligence, financial models and business lending practices, as well as knowledge of Saskatchewan’s economy, particularly the natural resource sector. Candidates will also have strong relationship-building and communication skills, with experience collaborating with First Nations and Métis partners, governments, political institutions, and service agencies, along with knowledge of relevant provincial and federal legislation, policies, and programs. A post-secondary degree or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and senior leadership expertise will be considered. For a more detailed job description and to apply, please go to https://careers.saskatchewan.ca/en/sites/CX_1. You can search for this job using its competition number; Or for direct access to competition: https://careers.saskatchewan.ca/en/sites/CX_1/job/101217

Closing Date: October 23, 2026. Competition Number: 101217

The Government of Saskatchewan offers a wide range of careers with purpose and passion. Our people enjoy an enviable work/life balance in an environment that supports creativity, innovation and diversity while providing learning and career development opportunities. We are helping make Saskatchewan the best place to live, work and raise our families, by building the best public service in Canada. Join the team!