Senior Operational Policy Analyst

at  Government of Saskatchewan

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.

• 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.