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agriculture and food sector development consultant

Title posted on AgCareers.com - Executive Director, Crops and Irrigation - EXE13

Posted on December 13, 2024 by Employer details Government of Saskatchewan

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Do you want to make a difference in the lives of Saskatchewan citizens? The Ministry of Agriculture has an exciting and challenging executive opportunity where you can apply your skills to ensure a prosperous agriculture sector, while supporting the continued growth of our provincial economy.&nbsp;&nbsp;About UsThe&nbsp;Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture&nbsp;works to enable a prosperous, market driven agricultural industry through a supportive legislative framework, policies, programs, and services.&nbsp;The OpportunityThe Ministry of Agriculture is seeking a dynamic leader for the role of&nbsp;Executive Director, Crops and Irrigation Branch, reporting to the Assistant Deputy Minister for Regulatory and Innovation. As a member of the high-performing senior leadership team you will be&nbsp;involved in the development, implementation and evaluation of the Ministry&rsquo;s strategic plan, with the mandate to enable a globally competitive, thriving and sustainable agriculture and food sector.&nbsp;&nbsp;As the Executive Director, Crops and Irrigation Branch, you will be responsible to:Provide leadership and strategic direction to a team of motivated professionals engaged in the development and delivery of the crop and irrigation priorities to meet the Ministry&rsquo;s strategic goals and Saskatchewan&rsquo;s Growth Plan goals;Identify and make recommendations to senior officials on opportunities, constraints, policies, research and resource management to advance the crop and irrigation sectors; andActively engage with stakeholders and represent the Ministry on committees, both internal and external to government.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Ideal Candidate&nbsp;The Ministry of Agriculture&rsquo;s deep-rooted values system of Innovation, Teamwork, Integrity, Service Excellence and Leadership at all Levels serve as the foundation to ensure results are achieved. Our candidate of choice must be able to both lead and collaborate, have critical thinking skills, and have a reputation for integrity and service excellence who demonstrates:Knowledge of issues, trends and emerging growth opportunities impacting the agriculture sector in Saskatchewan, Canada and internationally;Knowledge of the crop and irrigation sectors, including relevant stakeholders and partners;Knowledge of government procedures including legislation, policy development and decision making, and planning and accountability;Experience as a visionary leader with exceptional diplomacy, well-developed written and oral communication skills, and the ability to work with, and influence, a variety of stakeholders;An ability to lead strategic initiatives, manage change and achieve positive results;Experience leading, coaching, and mentoring teams to achieve organizational goals; andExperience creating and sustaining an innovative and supportive environment that enables staff to achieve results.&nbsp;Typically, candidates would have a master&#39;s degree in agriculture, or a combination of education and experience, as well as experience in managing people and driving results.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;What We Offer:Dynamic, challenging work for talented individuals;A competitive government salary;Comprehensive benefits package including pension;Vacation, scheduled days off (SDO) and other types of leave (maternity/paternity/adoption, family/personal leave, sick leave);Inclusive work environments; andAdvancement opportunities.&nbsp;Note: This is a reposted competition. Those who have previously applied, do not need to reapply.