Senior Facility Consultant

The Opportunity:

The Ministry of Education is seeking a strategic, analytical and collaborative professional with strong communication skills to join the Capital Planning Branch as a Senior Facility Consultant. The Capital Planning Branch supports capital planning, infrastructure funding, project oversight and reporting, and policy development for education infrastructure across the province.

Reporting to the Director of Capital Planning, you will provide technical expertise and strategic advice to support education infrastructure initiatives across Saskatchewan. In this role, you will contribute to capital planning and infrastructure investment decisions through project oversight, technical and financial analysis, stakeholder engagement, and the development of recommendations and briefing materials for senior decision-makers.

This opportunity is ideal for an experienced professional with strengths in infrastructure planning, project management, analysis and decision support.

Capital Planning, Project Oversight and Decision Support

• Review and analyze school division capital requests and provide recommendations aligned with government priorities and long-term infrastructure planning objectives.

• Provide coordination and ministry oversight of minor capital renewal projects, including monitoring project performance and identifying risks, issues and emerging trends.

• Assist in technical evaluations and costing evaluations of minor and major capital project requests, working directly with school divisions, municipalities and the Ministry of SaskBuilds and Procurement.

• Conduct project financial reviews and project analysis to support capital planning, project prioritization and infrastructure investment decisions.

• Prepare recommendations, briefing materials, presentations and decision-support information for senior leadership, translating complex technical, financial and project information into clear and actionable advice.

• Represent the ministry on construction related topics with various agencies and organizations, including Boards of Education, Architectural and Engineering Consultants, other government departments and agencies, municipal governments and community groups.

• Review and consult with municipalities on Official Community Plans, subdivision and neighbourhood plans to ensure appropriate planning for land for schools in new developments.

• Providing advice, input and information for the development of ministry capital policy and legislative amendments.

Performance, Reporting and Stakeholder Engagement

• Monitor capital projects and programs, analyzing performance, risks and emerging issues, and work with school divisions to collect and validate information that supports ministry oversight and reporting.

• Develop reports, dashboards and analytical tools to support planning, decision-making and performance monitoring.

• Identify opportunities to improve reporting practices and processes.

• Communicate project, financial and technical information through reports, briefing materials, presentations and stakeholder engagement activities.

• Ensure projects are completed within approved budgets and timelines and meet current legislative requirements.

Education and Experience

Typically, the knowledge and skills required for this position would be obtained through a diploma, degree and/or professional designation in Architecture, Engineering, Project Management or a related discipline, combined with experience in facility planning, infrastructure delivery, capital project management, building design, construction, facility management or related areas. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Demonstrated experience preparing reports, recommendations and briefing materials for senior leaders would be considered an asset. Some travel throughout the province will be required.

Job Capabilities:

As a public servant, we are seeking someone who:

• Is accountable, takes ownership of their work by contributing to organizational outcomes and demonstrates the corporate values in our Commitment to Excellence.
• Is innovative and seeks out ways for improvement by thinking creatively, identifying new ideas and taking responsible risks.
• Works collaboratively with others to understand, engage and have meaningful dialogue to achieve work outcomes.
• Is inclusive, identifies and is aware of personal bias, and readily seeks out and appreciates diverse perspectives.
• Is adaptable, continuously learns from experience and applies those learnings to new situations.
• Focuses on achieving public service excellence.

Technical Knowledge and Skills:

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate knowledge of:

• Facility planning, capital project delivery and project management principles and practices, including scope, schedule and budget management, financial analysis, risk assessment and stakeholder engagement.

• Analytical and written communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports, recommendations, briefing materials and decision-support information for technical and non-technical audiences.

• Digital tools and technologies used to support data analysis, reporting, forecasting and visualization, including Excel, Power BI or comparable tools and approved AI tools.

• Saskatchewan's PreK-12 education sector and education infrastructure would be considered an asset.

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 A)
• Data Literacy (Level C)
• Influence (Level C)
• Political and Organizational Awareness (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.

The Ministry of Education provides leadership and direction to Saskatchewan's education, early learning, library and literacy sectors. The ministry is committed to providing equitable and inclusive education, early years and library systems that benefit all learners. It foundationally places Indigenous knowledge systems, cultures and languages within structures, policies and curricula. The Ministry of Education is advancing reconciliation with early years, PreK-12 and library First Nations, Métis and Inuit partners by acknowledging our shared history to build a brighter future together. The Government of Saskatchewan provides the services, programs and supports the people of Saskatchewan need. We deliver on the Saskatchewan Plan for Growth to build a strong economy, strong communities and strong families, ultimately building a stronger Saskatchewan. Dedicated to service excellence, we demonstrate innovation, collaboration and transparency, practice effective and accountable use of resources and promote engagement and leadership at all levels.