Manager, Business Development and Leasing

The Opportunity:

The Ministry of Parks, Culture and Sport is seeking a strategic and collaborative leader to join the Park Business Services team as Manager, Business Development and Leasing.

In this role, you will lead a team of professionals responsible for commercial and institutional leasing, business development and expansion initiatives, and related program administration within Saskatchewan's provincial parks. You will provide leadership and operational oversight while helping shape the strategic direction of business development and leasing activities that support private sector investment, effective lease management and the long-term sustainability of the provincial park system.

Our ideal candidate is a thoughtful and solutions-focused leader who can move comfortably between strategic and operational work. You can analyze complex issues, weigh competing interests, identify risks and opportunities, and provide clear, evidence-based advice. You bring strong people leadership and relationship-building skills and create an environment where employees are supported, accountable and able to do their best work.

You understand that effective business development within provincial parks requires balancing investment and service opportunities with legislation, policy, operational realities, stakeholder interests and the broader public interest. You are comfortable navigating ambiguity and sensitive or complex issues and translating strategic direction into practical action.

Typically, the knowledge and experience required for this position would be obtained through post-secondary education in business administration, public administration, commerce, land management, planning or another relevant discipline, combined with progressively responsible leadership experience. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered.

Candidates must clearly indicate in their cover letter or resume where they have acquired their knowledge, skills, and abilities. The selection of candidates will be assessed based on this information.

• Lead, coach and support a professional team responsible for commercial and institutional leasing, business development and related program administration.
• Provide direction and oversight for commercial and institutional leases, development agreements, lease fee reviews, development proposals, expansions, permits and approvals.
• Lead the assessment of new and expanded commercial services and development opportunities within provincial parks, balancing business and investment opportunities with ministry priorities, policy requirements and operational considerations.
• Provide strategic advice and evidence-based recommendations to senior leadership on complex leasing matters, development proposals, policy issues and business opportunities, with consideration of risks, stakeholder impacts, precedent and broader organizational implications.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with park staff, leaseholders, businesses, development proponents, government and regulatory partners, and other stakeholders.
• Lead strategic reviews and continuous-improvement initiatives that improve business development, leasing, approval and decision-making processes.
• Translate strategic direction into clear priorities, work plans and results while balancing emerging issues and ongoing operational demands.
• Manage the unit's human, financial and operational resources and monitor workloads, priorities and performance to support effective service delivery.
• Foster an inclusive, collaborative and high-performing work environment that supports employee development, accountability and organizational success.

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, promotes, supports, and enables belonging, encourages diversity, and values all contributions.
• Is adaptable, anticipates the impact of change, models agility, and supports their team through ambiguity.
• Is outcomes-focused, enables their team to meet or exceed established goals, and balances longer term objectives with tactical execution.

Technical Knowledge and Skills:

• Business development, commercial leasing, contract administration, land management, development approvals or related program areas.
• Tourism, recreation, parks or visitor-service environments, including the role of commercial services in supporting visitor experiences and public objectives.
• Business, policy and operational analysis, including the development and evaluation of options, risks and recommendations.
• Policy, program and process development, evaluation and continuous improvement.
• Interpretation and application of legislation, regulations, policies and organizational requirements relevant to program delivery and decision-making.
  

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:

• Dynamic and challenging work
• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package including pension
• Vacation, scheduled days off, and other types of leave
• Inclusive work environments
• Career growth, development, and advancement opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements

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.