Senior Planner - Plan/Budget/Forecast 

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Location:  Regina, Sask.  
Number of Positions: 1 
Salary: $94,128 - $125,505 (depends on experience & education)  
Type of Position: Permanent Full Time  
Closing Date: 03/06/2025 

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GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY
Responsible for providing strategic financial information to the Technology Division’s senior leadership team through SaskTel’s planning
process. Accountable for the preparation, monitoring and maximization of the Technology Division's operating expense and human resource budgets
and forecasts in accordance with corporate guidelines. Accountable for accurate and timely reporting, analysis and communication of financial
results relating to operating expense and human resources. Facilitates the process for strategic and operational planning related to business, technology, and human resources components of the Director Business Plans. Collaborates with Human Resources to develop and guide the People Plan for the Technology Division, offering guidance and direction to facilitate the achievement of the organization's future objectives.

LEADERSHIP ACCOUNTABILITIES
People
1. Leads, directs and manages staff to ensure the effective use of H.R. resources. Maximizes performance by selecting (hire external or promote
from within), developing, mentoring and sustaining a high level of expertise among staff. Organize and direct work including prioritizing
assignments, establishing objectives, providing regular performance feedback, conducting year end performance appraisals and taking necessary corrective action as may be required. Assists in staff career planning, establishes development and succession plans and ensures relevant H.R. procedures and policies are followed (provisions of the collective agreement, performance appraisals, discipline, grievance, etc). Accountable for provisioning and managing contracted resources as may be required.
2. Accountable for promoting a productive and positive environment for staff that encourages innovation, teamwork, initiative and models corporate values. Motivates staff by assigning challenging work, planning and managing internal communications and awareness of corporate direction, mission, plans and activities.
3. Ensures all safety, health, environmental and code of conduct policies, programs and standards are understood and complied with at all times.
4. Proactively identify and action opportunities to increase customer satisfaction (internal and external customers).
Financial
1. Ensure sound financial control within area of responsibility by developing annual operating and capital budgets, monitoring performance
to budget and taking action as appropriate. Develops, negotiates and implements contracts for acquisition of goods & services related to area of responsibility.
Innovation
1. Accountable to research, develop, define and implement innovative long- and short-term plans, policies and objectives.  Provides expertise to senior management providing education, studies and consulting on opportunities that will impact business strategy. Ensures alignment and integration with the corporate strategic plan and develops plan and operational metrics, including approaches for demonstrating business value.
2. Accountable to proactively identify and action opportunities to improve revenue and growth initiatives, decrease costs, increase customer service levels and increase employee engagement.
3. Accountable to develop opportunities to spark innovation in technology or product service delivery or process improvements.

SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES
1. Responsible for development of annual operating and human resource budgets and forecasts. Interfaces with divisional management to obtain
required information for inclusion in operating and human resource budgets/forecasts. Ensures that the financial plans for the Technology
Division are aligned, challenges and negotiates changes as required. Researches and incorporates the potential impacts to strategic opportunities/risks into the Technology Division’s financial plans.
2. Delivers accurate, timely and effective information to support the senior leadership team’s decision making through financial analysis and
providing recommendations for improvement. Accountable for explaining the business reasons for variances in operating budgets and human resource results. Ensures departmental reporting procedures and methods meet management objectives and reporting requirements.
3. Responsible for maintaining budgeting/forecasting procedures to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and ongoing compliance with corporate guidelines and targets. Interfaces with other resource primes and Finance to review and change corporate budgeting/forecasting procedures as required.
4. Facilitates the development of annual Director business plans. Ensures that Director actions are integrated with the Corporate Strategic Plan by communicating, coaching, and facilitating the formulation of the Director Business Plans.
5. Ensures alignment with implementation of the corporate and departmental direction by all managers through coaching, consulting, and facilitating development of annual performance objectives and related action plans.
6. Responsible for demonstrating commitment to excellence by assisting all divisional employees in their understanding of the financial and human resource implications of actions.
7. Serves as the Human Resources liaison, providing day-to-day support to managers for the hiring/posting process. Ensures the completion of all events and actions, and that designated FTE targets are adhered to.
8. Provides research and/or studies to support senior leadership in development of strategies, business metrics, human resources, and other objectives that reflect the evolution of the industry and alignment with corporate priorities.
9. Responsible for anticipating and fulfilling information requests from all departments within SaskTel as well as sources external to the
 corporation.

QUALIFICATIONS
1. Post-secondary degree in Business, with a major in Accounting or Finance. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
2. Experience in the preparation and analysis of capital and/or operating budgets, and/or experience with mechanized corporate accounting systems is preferred.
3. Solid comprehension of accounting theory and principles and ability to apply new and existing processes.
4. Working knowledge of relevant SAP modules.
5. Knowledge of the Corporate System of Accounts.
6. Proven ability to facilitate planning and problem-solving sessions.
7. Excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to influence all levels of employees to accomplish corporate objectives.
8. Strong planning, conceptual and analytical ability.
9. Demonstrated ability to work effectively across multifunctional groups.

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This is an on-site position located at the location(s) above. The successful candidate must be located within the province of Saskatchewan. Out of province/country candidates must be willing to relocate. Flexible work opportunities, in province, may be available.

At SaskTel, we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the customers and communities we serve. We strive to create an environment where all employees feel empowered to contribute their unique perspectives, driving innovation and creativity, while advancing our efforts as Saskatchewan’s leading Information and Communications Technology provider.

As one of Saskatchewan’s Top Employers, we offer rewarding work, competitive salaries, comprehensive health and dental plans, pension plans, flexible work arrangements, paid time off, training & more! For more information on our benefits please click here: SaskTel’s Benefits.

We value diversity as a key aspect of our culture. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all candidates to participate fully in the recruitment process. If you need any accommodation at any stage of the process, please contact us confidentially at talent.acquisition@sasktel.com.