Program Support Supervisor - Finance

The Opportunity:

The Ministry of Highways has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, energetic individual to join the Program Support Team within its Corporate Services Branch. This position will be located in Saskatoon. The Program Support Team provides financial, human resource, and accommodation support across the ministry.

Reporting to the Manager of Program Support, the Program Support Supervisor, will supervise and provide guidance, coaching, and leadership to a team of Administrative Support staff located across the province. You will ensure compliance with delivery plans and service standards for program support and administration across the ministry.

As the supervisor, you will provide financial expertise, guidance, and support including application of the Financial Administrative Manual (FAM), policies, procedures, relevant Acts and Regulations. You will play a key role in maintaining a harmonious and co-operative work environment where ongoing learning is encouraged and supported.

• Coach and support a diverse team to achieve performance goals and deliver results.
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, and retention efforts to build and maintain a high-performing team.
• Develop and deliver orientation and training programs for new employees.
• Provide on-going guidance and coaching to staff to support strong performance and quality service delivery.
• Supervise administrative operations, managing high volumes of information, inquiries, and system workflows to ensure efficiency.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance productivity and service outcomes.
• Provide clear, accurate, and audience-appropriate responses to inquiries.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support organizational goals.
• Analyze issues, recommend practical solutions, and apply relevant legislation, policies, and procedures to daily operations.
• Perform budget-related calculations and process financial transactions accurately. 
   

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:

• accounting and financial principles, procedures, and practices; 
• human resource principles and practices, which include supervision, staffing, performance evaluation, coaching, and counseling; 
• budget preparation, expenditure, and fiscal forecasting processing and procedures;
• applicable computer hardware and software applications and terminology clearly and accurately explain complex issues, policies, procedures, referencing legislation and other information to clients and co-workers; (Communication)
• assign work to others, taking into consideration priorities, employees’ workloads and skills, and the work that needs to be accomplished; (Leadership)
• guide and coach a diverse group of employees, which results in a team that can meet its goals and objectives, while maintaining a healthy, productive, respectful, and safe work environment that is free of discrimination; (Leadership)
• identify, clarify, and analyze relevant issues, concerns, or problems to provide options and recommendations and to implement solutions in a timely fashion; (Problem-Solving)
• establish and maintain open and honest work relationships with other agencies, staff, ministries, and the general public to obtain, exchange, coordinate, or confirm information; (Interpersonal)
• work independently as well as a contributing member of a variety of teams to complete work assignments, achieve common goals, and contribute towards a positive work environment; (Team/Independence)
• accurately compile, sort, and distribute high volumes of incoming and outgoing correspondence promptly; (Organizational) 
• systematically search and assess statistical, financial, and other data to develop information materials and diverse reports and or make decisions about the application of policies and procedures; and (Analytical) 
• accurately perform mathematical applications to calculate and balance financial and statistical information e.g. invoices, program reports, budgets, FTEs (Financial or Statistical Applications) 

Job Skills:

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

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 Highways provides a safe, reliable transportation system to support Saskatchewan’s growth and quality of life. We manage and develop an integrated sustainable transportation system that supports economic growth and promotes the safe and efficient movement of people and goods. Saskatchewan's road network is the largest in Canada which consists of around 26,500 km of provincial highways. We operate and maintain approximately 700 bridges, 12 ferries, one barge and 16 northern airports. 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.