Director, Program Advancement (Temporary 12 months)
Division: Agriculture Services & Economic Development
Unit: Agriculture Water Management
Location: Moose Jaw, SK
Annual Wage: $120,048 to $150,048 (MC9)
Competition Number: WSA-29-2026/27
Are you motivated by doing meaningful work and being part of an organization committed to learning and growth?
Come join our team of professionals as the Director of Program Advancement!
This position will provide leadership to a high-performing team of professional and technical staff responsible for shaping and delivering Saskatchewan's Agriculture Water Management Program and related policies. This role works collaboratively across the Water Security Agency, government partners, clients, and stakeholders to design, enhance, and implement outcome-based regulatory programs that support responsible water management across the province.
As a key member of the leadership team, you will guide the strategic and operational direction of the program, leading policy development, research, stakeholder engagement, communications, implementation planning, and program evaluation. This is an exciting opportunity to influence provincial policy, drive continuous improvement, and make a meaningful impact on Saskatchewan's agricultural and water management future.
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a collaborative and strategic leader who can build trusted relationships, lead through complexity and change, foster a high-performing team environment, and model the Water Security Agency’s values in their decisions and actions.
The candidate will have a degree in Agriculture, Business, Engineering, Environmental Science, Natural Resources Management, Regional Planning, Public Administration or related discipline and 10 or more years of progressively more responsible leadership experience.
Additional Information
This role is subject to a satisfactory criminal record check. We offer rewarding career opportunities, competitive salaries, and a comprehensive benefits package. To learn more about the work we do, visit wsask.ca
To Apply
Please submit a cover letter and detailed resume by 5:00pm on October 2, 2026 and send to hr@wsask.ca (In your application, please include the competition number (WSA-29-2026/27) and tell us where you found our job posting).
We would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
