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Within the Ministry, the Policy Branch provides leadership in the analysis, development, and communication of agricultural policies and programs, including business risk management, governance, transportation, and environment and resource policy.\nThe Policy Branch has an exciting and challenging opportunity for a highly motivated and collaborative individual to join their team as a Senior Policy Analyst. In the Intergovernmental Relations Unit, you will be part of a team that focuses on intergovernmental strategy and advancing Saskatchewan’s agricultural interests and priorities with other provinces, territories, and the federal government.\nProvides information about the development of technology transfer resources.\nWorks closely with industry and government groups in strategic development and implementation. \nResearches, develops, administers, and promotes programs, management plans, and policies with producers, industry groups, researchers, and provincial and federal government departments (for example, disease surveys and handling emerging disease issues).\nIdentifies, interprets, and analyzes research findings, industry trends, and issues. \n Job 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.\nTechnical Knowledge and Skills:\nClear and effective verbal and written communication skills.\nCuriosity, independence, confidence, and strong interpersonal skills.\nKnowledge of the key issues and trends impacting Saskatchewan’s agriculture sector.\nAbility to identify and analyze key trends and issues and their implications.\nKnowledge of policy development and analysis, and process management.\nProactive collaboration across the Ministry of Agriculture, and with other ministries and agencies, governments, and industry.\nAbility to manage multiple projects, processes, and committees to ensure that quality deliverables are completed on time.\nExperience with intergovernmental working groups and negotiation would be an asset.\nA Master’s degree in the Social Sciences, Public Policy, or Agricultural Economics; 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