Director of Administration

The Opportunity:

The Ministry of Community Safety is seeking a highly organized, innovative, and effective leader to serve as Director of Administration at Prince Albert Youth Residence. As a key member of the senior management team, the Director provides strategic leadership for the facility's administrative, financial, and operational functions. The position is responsible for budget planning, expenditure management, financial forecasting, payroll, procurement, property and contract administration, and ensuring compliance with Provincial Financial Administration policies. The Director of Administration also serves as a strategic advisor to the Director and senior leadership team, providing financial analysis, project oversight, and operational support to inform decision-making and address organizational challenges. In addition, the role leads the Food Services, Material Management, and Administration Support/Scheduler teams, ensuring effective resource management, efficient service delivery, and the achievement of organizational objectives.

• Leads a team of administrative, technical, and operational staff, overseeing human resources, financial management, and service delivery functions to align with strategic goals in the Ministry.
• Develop, implement, and monitor comprehensive financial strategies - including budgeting, forecasting, capital planning, expenditure analysis, and regulatory compliance - while providing strategic financial advice to the senior management team.
• Oversee administrative and operational support services such as facilities management, IT coordination, procurement, contract administration, and compliance with trade agreements, ensuring efficient and effective service delivery.
• Manage recruitment, training, performance management, labour relations, and conflict resolution, while fostering cross‑training and professional development across support units.
• Coordinate daily operations, develop work plans, monitor progress, and report on performance outcomes to support continuous improvement and accountability.
• Represent the organization on committees and contribute to translating strategic plans and program priorities into actionable service delivery initiatives.
• Provide strategic and operational leadership for materials management, accounting, and clerical teams, ensuring integrated, aligned, and effective operations. 

Job Capabilities:

In this leadership and supervisory role, we are seeking someone who:

• Holds themselves and others accountable for delivering on work expectations.
• Demonstrates innovation and supports their team to identify, iterate, and implement new solutions.
• Brings people together in a collaborative manner and builds relationships that deliver desired outcomes.
• Is inclusive, promotes, supports, and enables belonging, encourages diversity, and values all contributions.
• Is adaptable, anticipates the impact of change, models agility, and supports their team through ambiguity.
• Is outcomes-focused, enables their team to meet or exceed established goals, and balances longer term objectives with tactical execution. 

Technical Knowledge and Skills:

• Government financial administration and budgeting processes, including policy and audit/control requirements;
• Accounting principles and practices to establish facility budgetary controls;
• Computer applications, programs, systems and practices to complete all administration and respond to technical requirements, including hardware and software;
• Human resources management practices and principles, including strategies to build, support and maintain a diverse workforce;
• Government procedures and polices relating to procurement and contract administration;
• Fiscal management, budgeting, and budget forecast principles and practices; 
• Contemporary management theory and practice, particularly project management in a matrix management environment; and
• Is goal oriented, able to maintain focus and key in on organizational priorities, while at the same time being flexible and able to reprioritize to adjust to meet competing/changing requirements.
  
   

Job Skills:

• Communication (Level C)  
• Critical Thinking (Level C)  
• Digital Skills (Level C)  
• Interacting with Others (Level C)  
• Navigating Ambiguity (Level C)  
• Managing Self (Level C)  
• Health, Safety and Wellness (Level C)  
• Data Literacy (Level C)  
• Influence (Level C)  
• Political and Organizational Awareness (Level C)  
• Managing Organizational Resources (Level C)  
• Managing Talent (Level C) 

Learn more about the Government of Saskatchewan’s Capabilities and Skills Framework here. 

What We Offer:

• Dynamic and challenging work
• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package including pension
• Vacation, scheduled days off, and other types of leave
• Inclusive work environments
• Career growth, development, and advancement opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements 

Our Commitment to Excellence:

The Government of Saskatchewan upholds deep-rooted values of Respect and Integrity, Serving Citizens, Excellence and Innovation, and Acting as One Team.

The Ministry of Corrections, Policing and Public Safety provides supervision and rehabilitation services for adult and young offenders; promotes appropriate and effective policing; and supports community and public safety services throughout Saskatchewan. The Government of Saskatchewan provides the services, programs and supports the people of Saskatchewan need. We deliver on the Saskatchewan Plan for Growth to build a strong economy, strong communities and strong families, ultimately building a stronger Saskatchewan. Dedicated to service excellence, we demonstrate innovation, collaboration and transparency, practice effective and accountable use of resources and promote engagement and leadership at all levels.