Director, Design Delivery
About the role
Director, Design Delivery - EXE002367
Employment Type**:** Permanent Full-time
Location(s)****: SK-Rgna-Regina SK-North Central-Prince Albert, SK-Stoon-Saskatoon
Ministry**:** 016 Highways
Salary Range**:** $8,650-$11,243 Monthly
Grade**:** MCP.08.
The Design Branch within the Saskatchewan Ministry of Highways is seeking an energetic, strategic, and highly motivated leader to join our team as Director, Design Delivery in the Regina, Saskatoon, or Prince Albert office. The successful candidate will be responsible for the delivery of the Ministry’s geohazard program as well as approximately 40% of the design projects identified under the Ministry's capital program, including functional planning studies and major capacity enhancements such as twinning and passing lanes, grading, and resurfacing projects.
Reporting to the Executive Director, the successful candidate will be responsible for a diverse group of approximately 12 professionals located in Regina, Saskatoon and Prince Albert.
Our ideal candidate will have a desire for continual improvement, excellent team and relationship building skills and the proven ability to lead, coach and develop staff. As a member of the leadership team for the Branch, you will:
- Oversee the delivery of a portion of the capital plan, including but not limited to, planning and resourcing, reviewing and approving designs and reports, providing technical advice, overseeing forecasting, and risk management and mitigation;
- Promote and exemplify the Government of Saskatchewan core values, and support a diverse, inclusive, and positive workplace culture;
- Foster a culture of continual improvement and innovation and participate in or lead change initiatives;
- Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills combined with excellent problem solving and analytical skills;
- Utilize strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills to develop and maintain relationships with internal and external clients and stakeholders to achieve a common goal; and
- Demonstrate effective change management skills, conflict management techniques, and the ability to lead and coach a team of professionals.
The successful candidate will have:
- An Engineering degree or extensive equivalent experience and be eligible for registration as a professional engineer or limited licensee with APEGS;
- Several years of progressively responsible experience and knowledge in highway design, construction, contract administration, and contract and procurement law;
- Extensive knowledge and expertise in the application of engineering concepts, principles, practices, and standards used in the planning, design, construction, and rehabilitation of the provincial transportation network;
- General knowledge of budgeting and forecasting, project management, asset management, maintenance and preservation, operations, construction, contract administration, contract law, budgeting and forecasting, and human resources; and
- General knowledge of The Highway and Transportation Act, The Highway Traffic Act, The Cities Act, The Municipalities Act, and The Occupational Health and Safety Act.
We are committed to workplace diversity.
Hours of Work**:** M - Monthly Out of Scope
Number of Openings**:** 1
Closing Date: Feb 15, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
About Government of Saskatchewan
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This page has information about our current career opportunities, who our teams are, and why we are the choice for your next career adventure.
When you join the Government of Saskatchewan Public Service, you’ll be part of a community that values diversity, innovation, and collaboration. We are one of the largest employers in Saskatchewan, offering diverse and fulfilling opportunities that enable you to make a difference in our province and in the lives of our residents. With approximately 12,000 employees in locations throughout the province, we are committed to building a stronger Saskatchewan for current and future generations.
Visit https://www.saskatchewan.ca/careers page to explore more ways of connecting with us.
Director, Design Delivery
About the role
Director, Design Delivery - EXE002367
Employment Type**:** Permanent Full-time
Location(s)****: SK-Rgna-Regina SK-North Central-Prince Albert, SK-Stoon-Saskatoon
Ministry**:** 016 Highways
Salary Range**:** $8,650-$11,243 Monthly
Grade**:** MCP.08.
The Design Branch within the Saskatchewan Ministry of Highways is seeking an energetic, strategic, and highly motivated leader to join our team as Director, Design Delivery in the Regina, Saskatoon, or Prince Albert office. The successful candidate will be responsible for the delivery of the Ministry’s geohazard program as well as approximately 40% of the design projects identified under the Ministry's capital program, including functional planning studies and major capacity enhancements such as twinning and passing lanes, grading, and resurfacing projects.
Reporting to the Executive Director, the successful candidate will be responsible for a diverse group of approximately 12 professionals located in Regina, Saskatoon and Prince Albert.
Our ideal candidate will have a desire for continual improvement, excellent team and relationship building skills and the proven ability to lead, coach and develop staff. As a member of the leadership team for the Branch, you will:
- Oversee the delivery of a portion of the capital plan, including but not limited to, planning and resourcing, reviewing and approving designs and reports, providing technical advice, overseeing forecasting, and risk management and mitigation;
- Promote and exemplify the Government of Saskatchewan core values, and support a diverse, inclusive, and positive workplace culture;
- Foster a culture of continual improvement and innovation and participate in or lead change initiatives;
- Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills combined with excellent problem solving and analytical skills;
- Utilize strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills to develop and maintain relationships with internal and external clients and stakeholders to achieve a common goal; and
- Demonstrate effective change management skills, conflict management techniques, and the ability to lead and coach a team of professionals.
The successful candidate will have:
- An Engineering degree or extensive equivalent experience and be eligible for registration as a professional engineer or limited licensee with APEGS;
- Several years of progressively responsible experience and knowledge in highway design, construction, contract administration, and contract and procurement law;
- Extensive knowledge and expertise in the application of engineering concepts, principles, practices, and standards used in the planning, design, construction, and rehabilitation of the provincial transportation network;
- General knowledge of budgeting and forecasting, project management, asset management, maintenance and preservation, operations, construction, contract administration, contract law, budgeting and forecasting, and human resources; and
- General knowledge of The Highway and Transportation Act, The Highway Traffic Act, The Cities Act, The Municipalities Act, and The Occupational Health and Safety Act.
We are committed to workplace diversity.
Hours of Work**:** M - Monthly Out of Scope
Number of Openings**:** 1
Closing Date: Feb 15, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
About Government of Saskatchewan
Welcome to the Government of Saskatchewan’s LinkedIn Page!
This page has information about our current career opportunities, who our teams are, and why we are the choice for your next career adventure.
When you join the Government of Saskatchewan Public Service, you’ll be part of a community that values diversity, innovation, and collaboration. We are one of the largest employers in Saskatchewan, offering diverse and fulfilling opportunities that enable you to make a difference in our province and in the lives of our residents. With approximately 12,000 employees in locations throughout the province, we are committed to building a stronger Saskatchewan for current and future generations.
Visit https://www.saskatchewan.ca/careers page to explore more ways of connecting with us.