Senior Operational Policy Analyst

Senior Operational Policy Analyst - RES007470

Employment Type: SGEU Term 9 months or more

Location(s): SK-Rgna-Regina

Ministry: 036 Social Services

Salary Range: $40.375-$50.593 Hourly

Grade: SGEU.11.

The Housing Division of the Ministry of Social Services is looking for a flexible, motivated, and creative communicator to fill the role of Senior Operational Policy Analyst on our Operational Policy and Communication team.

Who we are:

• The Operational Policy and Communication (OPC) team is responsible for the development, delivery, and maintenance of operational policies and communication for Saskatchewan Housing Corporation (SHC).
• As part of Housing Division, the OPC team is also responsible for written ministry requests including letters, briefing notes, and materials for legislative sessions.

The ideal candidate:

• You enjoy working as part of a closely connected, high-functioning team.
• You are creative and use your creativity to present information effectively for different audiences.
• You can communicate complex messages with clear and concise writing. You possess above-average grammar and composition skills.
• You are organized and focused, with the ability to thrive in a busy environment. You like to take on new tasks and learn quickly on the job.
• You build and maintain collaborative working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
• You are professional, you exercise good judgment, and you display strong interpersonal skills.

What you’ll do:

• Design communication materials to support SHC’s programs and services, using audience‑friendly writing, graphic design principles, and visual identity standards.
• Create and deliver communication strategies that align with corporate and ministry priorities.
• Develop correspondence and briefing materials on complex, diverse, and sensitive issues.
• Research and develop operational policies, processes, and standards and anticipate the needs of end users.
• Manage digital information and correspondence between SHC and the housing authority network, including developing materials for a portal and website.

What you’ll bring:

• Significant writing experience and the ability to apply principles of communication.
• Ability to manage projects and work collaboratively with others to achieve results.
• An understanding of document structures and experience creating written documents, such as manuals, guides and forms.
• Experience using SharePoint and Adobe Creative Cloud apps are definite assets.
• A degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, English or a related field of study, plus related work experience.

What We Offer:

The Housing Division is recognized for its strong culture and collaborative working environment. We are committed to workplace diversity and support opportunities for career growth, training, and participation in committees.

In addition, the Saskatchewan Public Service offers several employment advantages such as:

• A competitive salary.
• A comprehensive benefits package, including pension.
• Inclusive work environments.
• Advancement opportunities and flexible work arrangements.
• Paid vacation, earned days off (EDOs) every two weeks and other types of leave (maternity/paternity/adoption/family/personal leave, sick leave).

This position will be located in Regina.

Hours of Work: A - SGEU Office 36 - one day off every two weeks

Number of Openings: 1

Closing Date: Nov 24, 2024, 11:59:00 PM