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In this pivotal position, you will manage various policy, program and operational issues and projects on behalf of the Deputy Minister, the Minister’s Office and the executive leadership team.\nOur ideal candidate is proactive, can analyze and comprehend ministry goals and strategies, and understands how they relate to government's strategic direction. You can clearly communicate information and explain the rationale behind decisions. You will do this by using a collaborative approach to build relationships and influence others to achieve goals or resolve problems while demonstrating openness and receptivity to new information. In addition, a high degree of organization and attention to detail is required to track achievements, take corrective action, meet deadlines, and plan and manage work effectively.\nTo be successful in the position, you will be aware of ministry and government issues and programs, the Legislative cycle, and the impact of decisions on citizens and stakeholders. You will be sensitive to the differing needs and perspectives of multiple partners and ensure work aligns with the strategic direction of the ministry and government.\nAs the Executive Advisor to the Deputy Minister, you will independently and collaboratively:\n Provide strategic advice and support to the Deputy Minister (DM), Assistant Deputy Ministers (ADM), and Minister’s Office on referrals, issues management, and coordination.\nPlan and coordinate executive-level responses on policy, legislative, operational, and organizational matters.\nLead resolution of escalated political or program issues, ensuring alignment with ministry policies and practices.\nAct as primary liaison between the Deputy Minister, executive team, and Minister’s Office on complex and sensitive inquiries.\nManage legislative session support, overseeing preparation and approval of briefing materials for senior officials.\nEnsure consistency and alignment with government messaging in all ministerial correspondence and briefing documents.\nConduct research and analysis to develop coordinated responses to legislative, policy, and service delivery challenges.\nManage strategic projects and initiatives on behalf of the Deputy Minister.\nRepresent the Deputy Minister’s Office on inter-branch and inter-ministerial committees and projects. \n Technical Knowledge and Skills:\nPublic policy analysis\nGovernment decision-making processes\nProject and issues management\nExecutive briefing and correspondence review\nStakeholder engagement\nStrategic analysis and sound judgment\nHandling sensitive and confidential information\nJob Capabilities:\nAs a public servant, we are seeking someone who:\nIs accountable, takes ownership of their work by contributing to organizational outcomes and demonstrates the corporate values in our Commitment to Excellence.\nIs innovative and seeks out ways for improvement by thinking creatively, identifying new ideas and taking responsible risks.\nWorks collaboratively with others to understand, engage and have meaningful dialogue to achieve work outcomes.\nIs inclusive, identifies and is aware of personal bias, and readily seeks out and appreciates diverse perspectives.\nIs adaptable, continuously learns from experience and applies those learnings to new situations.\nFocuses on achieving public service excellence. \nJob Skills:\nCommunication (Level C)\nCritical Thinking (Level C)\nDigital Skills (Level C)\nInteracting with Others (Level C)\nNavigating Ambiguity (Level C)\nManaging Self (Level C)\nHealth, Safety and Wellness (Level A) \nData Literacy (Level C)\nInfluence (Level C)\nPolitical and Organizational Awareness (Level C) \nLearn more about the Government of Saskatchewan’s Capabilities and Skills Framework here.\nWhat We Offer:\nDynamic and challenging work\nCompetitive salary\nComprehensive benefits package including pension\nVacation, scheduled days off, and other types of leave\nInclusive work environments\nCareer growth, development, and advancement opportunities\nFlexible work arrangements\nOur Commitment to Excellence:\nThe Government of Saskatchewan upholds deep-rooted values of Respect and Integrity, Serving Citizens, Excellence and Innovation, and Acting as One Team.","description_format":"text","description_chars":4376,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":null,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":null,"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":["Flexible schedule"],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Government","Transportation & Logistics","Supply Chain"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-09-24T12:24:25Z"}],"liveness":{"score":84,"band":"hot","label":"Hiring now","p_open":1,"p_active":0.838,"p_room":1,"age_days":7,"expected_fill_days":27,"reasons":["conf:2","win:early"],"computed_at":"2026-09-25T03:24:54Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/sasktenders-executive-assistant","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/sasktenders-executive-assistant.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-09-25T03:24:54Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","usage":{"tier":"crawler","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":3733,"day_limit":5000,"remaining_today":1267,"minute_limit":60,"resets_at":"2026-09-26T00:00:00Z"}}}