Urban planning Jobs in Saskatoon, SK

Permanent - Full Time

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Location - Either SaskPower Saskatoon Flt  or Regina Office

Apply no later than 02 / 21 / 2025 to be considered for this opportunity.

JOB SUMMARY :

The Specialist is accountable to provide subject matter expertise and administration of a specialized function. As a member of SaskPower’s management team, this position is responsible to act as a central point of contact in the management and administration of strategic and operational functions, providing expert advice and direction that aligns with departmental and corporate goals and objectives.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES :

• Plan, research, develop, evaluate and implement processes, policies and procedures utilized for the development of strategies and business initiatives that address the organization’s requirements
• Act as a subject matter expert in a specialized function to develop, implement, coach and assist management staff in the administration and interpretation of corporate policies; providing advice that is appropriate, practical and consistent with relevant legislation, regulations, laws and / or industry standards
• Identify new business solutions and operational efficiencies, while providing recommendations which have a significant impact on SaskPower’s business operations and strategies
• Lead and / or participate in cross-functional projects to provide functional expertise for corporate and  departmental strategic planning initiatives
• Represent the department and prepare and present material to internal and external audiences as required
• Maintain knowledge of industry developments and best practices related to area of specialization and adapt them to SaskPower’s operational environment
• Provide leadership and direction to project teams and / or assigned staff as required
• Conduct system impact studies to connect load and generation customers to the Distribution System, including costing and project scope development
• Create Substation and Distribution feeder 10-yr development plans : includes 10-yr load forecast, reliability performance assessment, and protection assessment. Distribution System mitigation and improvement plans will then be scoped, costed, presented to internal stakeholders, and worked into the long-term Capital budget plan
• Responsible for all Planning duties and field support in an assigned geographic area of the province

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES :

A suitable combination of relevant education and experience may also be considered

Candidates under consideration may be required to participate in an assessment process consisting of any / all of the following : interview, abilities test, case study and / or presentation.

At SaskPower, we believe in the importance of diversity and inclusion. We’re dedicated to creating and cultivating an inclusive workplace and a workforce that represents the communities we serve.

We acknowledge and recognize equity groups designated by the Canadian Employment Equity Act . These include :

We base our selection process on merit and encourage all diverse groups to participate fully.

As part of our ongoing commitment to reconciliation, we prioritize hiring Indigenous Peoples as we recognize and respect their knowledge and experience. We acknowledge the barriers that affect equity groups, and we’re committed to addressing, mitigating and accommodating these barriers to strive for equity in the workplace. Learn more at Commitment to Diversity.

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Please apply by 02 / 21 / 2025 .