Executive Director, International Offices Branch - Jobs in Regina region

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About the Ministry The Ministry of Trade and Export Development advances economic growth to generate wealth and opportunity in Saskatchewan. The Ministry facilitates a coordinated cross-government approach to attract investment and grow export markets. The Ministry fosters and supports a competitive business environment, facilitates trade and strengthens Saskatchewan #39;s international relations.The Opportunity The Ministry of Trade and Export Development is seeking a results-oriented, collaborative Executive Director, International Offices to provide strategic leadership and direction to the Saskatchewan International Trade and Investment Office network. Based in Regina, this position will allow you to leverage your leadership skills, passion, and technical expertise with a Ministry that holds deep rooted values of respect and integrity, serving citizens, excellence and innovation, and acting as one team.Working collaboratively with key stakeholders, the Executive Director will manage the international office footprint for the Government of Saskatchewan to ensure provincial interests are being effectively represented abroad; and, aligned with Government of Saskatchewan’s Growth Plan.Reporting to the Assistant Deputy Minister of International Engagement, the Executive Director of International Offices responsibilities will be:Support the Government of Saskatchewan’s international engagement strategy by operationalizing the network of international trade and investment offices.Lead a high-performing, values-based team with a clear plan to deliver on strategic outcomes.Drive accountability for results by breaking down barriers and encouraging sharing of resources and information.Lead the development of strategic plans to ensure sector-specific and regionally-specific operational plans are aligned with broader government and ministry priorities.Negotiate and manage domestic and international contracts and service agreements with critical partners in support of Saskatchewan’s economic interestsEngage stakeholders in the development and delivery of strategic programs and services designed to support beneficial economic outcomes.Drive operational excellence with a strong emphasis on performance management, ensuring outcomes are delivered on time and on budget with clearly defined results.Establish and maintain strong partnerships, sharing responsibility for planning and implementation of cross-ministry initiatives to advance the strategic priorities of the Ministry of Trade and Export Development.This opportunity is for experienced executives with an exceptional history of achieving results in collaborative environments, ideally within the field of international business development. The successful candidate must demonstrate the following:Leadership that promotes inclusion, engagement and fosters an innovative, collaborative environment.Well established consensus-building skills, strong leadership and team-building skills, with an ability to mentor and develop employees with a high degree of accountability.Proven capability to identify and deliver key strategic insights, and deliver effective programs and services while demonstrating sound professional judgement.A commitment to exceptional client service, ensuring coordination between partners to support strategic objectives.In-depth knowledge of government processes, in particular, multi-lateral and bilateral government relations.Ability to lead strategic initiatives, manage change and achieve positive results with an emphasis on performance reporting with a high-degree of knowledge of business planning, accountability processes and risk management.Exceptional ability to communicate effectively and collaborate strategically with a wide variety of stakeholders, balancing the needs and interests of diverse groups of partners.Typically, the knowledge and experience required to achieve the above is obtained through a combination of:A degree in business, economics or marketing; and,Extensive experience in international business or economic development.Additional Requirements Regularly required to work outside traditional working hours in order to most effectively lead the international office network.Must possess a valid Canadian passport, as occasional international travel may also be required.The Government of Saskatchewan offers a competitive compensation package for the successful candidate. The Public Service of Saskatchewan demonstrates our commitment to excellence by putting citizens first, continuously improving to meet the needs of our clients, valuing our employees, and working together – as one government. These values form the foundation of the Ministry of Trade and Export Development.