Supervisor

The Opportunity:

The Ministry of Health is seeking a self-motivated, self-directed, customer-focused, well-organized individual who exhibits attention to detail in providing financial accounting analysis to join the Corporate Financial Services Unit of the Financial Services Branch.

Your Duties will Include:

• Leading the development and analysis of the Ministry’s expense, revenue, and full-time equivalent forecasts;
• Supporting the Director and the Manager in the development of the Ministry’s budget, including analysis, compiling historical program expenditure trend information, preparing briefing materials, and communicating budget decisions to program areas within the Ministry;
• Monitoring Ministry expenditures and funds available, as well as developing expenditure management and resource allocation strategies when required;
• Providing financial and accounting guidance and expertise to program areas within the Ministry regarding government accounting policy and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) to ensure compliance, accountability, and strong financial management; and
• Supervising, coordinating, and reviewing the assignment of tasks to three financial consultants.

Job Capabilities:

In this leadership and supervisory role, we are seeking someone who:

• Holds themselves and others accountable for delivering on work expectations;
• Demonstrates innovation and supports their team to identify, iterate, and implement new solutions;
• Brings people together in a collaborative manner and builds relationships that deliver desired outcomes;
• Is inclusive and promotes, supports, and enables belonging;
• Is adaptable, anticipates the impact of change, models agility, and supports the team through ambiguity; and
• Is outcomes-focused and enables their team to meet or exceed established goals, and balances longer-term objectives with tactical execution.

Technical Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of the Government’s budget, forecast, and accounting processes, policies, and practices;
• Knowledge of the GEM financial system, including Enterprise Performance Management;
• Knowledge of the Government’s management policies and practices, including performance management; and
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Typically, the skills required for this position would be acquired through the completion of a degree program in Business Administration or Commerce with a focus in accounting, successful completion of a professional accounting designation (CPA), and experience in the Government of Saskatchewan budget and forecast development.

Job Skills:

• Communication (Level C)
• Critical Thinking (Level C)
• Digital Skills (Level C)
• Interacting with Others (Level C)
• Navigating Ambiguity (Level C)
• Managing Self (Level C)
• Health, Safety, and Wellness (Level C)
• Data Literacy (Level C)
• Influence (Level C)
• Political and Organizational Awareness (Level C)
• Managing Organizational Resources (Level C)
• Managing Talent (Level C)

Learn more about the Government of Saskatchewan’s Capabilities and Skills Framework here.

What We Offer:

The Ministry of Health offers dynamic and challenging work for talented individuals in an environment that supports innovation, creativity, and diversity. In addition, the Saskatchewan public service offers a number of employment advantages, such as:

• Dynamic, challenging work for talented individuals;
• A competitive salary;
• Comprehensive benefits package including pension;
• Vacation, scheduled days off (SDO), and other types of leave;
• Inclusive work environments; and
• Advancement opportunities.

Our Commitment to Excellence:

The Government of Saskatchewan upholds deep-rooted values of Respect and Integrity, Serving Citizens, Excellence and Innovation, and Acting as One Team.