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Technical Solutions Manager-Security 

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Location: Saskatoon, SK  
Number of Positions: 2 
Salary: $86,109 - $114,811 (Based on education and experience)  
Type of Position: Permanent Full Time  
Closing Date: 12/18/2025 
Competition Comments: 

• These positions may be located in Regina, Saskatoon, North Battleford, Prince Albert, Yorkton, Weyburn, Estevan, Moose Jaw, or Swift Current.
• This position is considered a technical career path position within SaskTel's Technical Career Path Program. The program provides a parallel career path for technical management employees that promotes and supports the development of the high performance work environment critical to SaskTel's success. SaskTel's Technical Career Path Program offers an opportunity to progress to higher salary bands. 
• Qualification 2 Comments- Security Solutions certifications from 2 or more of the following platforms would be an asset: CANASA, Cisco/CompTIA, DSC, Alarm.com, Axis, Honeywell, Genetec, Lenel, Ubiquiti, Bosch, ASI, Gallagher, Milestone, and AIPhone. 

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As a Technical Solutions Manager–Security within our Business Sales and Solutions Division, you’ll be a driving force behind SaskTel’s physical security revenue attainment. This dynamic role blends technical leadership with hands-on consulting, ensuring the planning, design, architecture, and implementation of cutting-edge security services and equipment are executed to the highest standards. You’ll guide technicians and subcontractors both in the field and through project lifecycles, from installation and inspections to strategic management. Staying ahead of emerging technologies and industry trends, you’ll position SaskTel as a trusted advisor, championing business process improvement and seamless transitions for customers while leveraging deep alliances and partnerships. With responsibilities spanning business analysis, design documentation, project management, and mentoring, your expertise will guarantee on-time, on-scope, and on-budget delivery, making a tangible impact on our business customers’ security and SaskTel’s continued growth. If you’re passionate about spearheading innovation in security, fostering collaborative success, and driving meaningful results for both clients and our organization, this is your chance to lead SaskTel’s business security excellence into the future.

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY
Accountable for providing technical leadership and consulting services for all aspects of the planning, design, architecture, implementation, support, evolution, performance, operational tools, and capacity related to security services. Leads technical staff with development and implementation of security equipment and services.  Provides consultative expertise to technicians and subcontractors in the field, as required.

SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES
1. Accountable for the planning, architecture, high level design, implementation, support and evolution of SaskTel security products and services.
2. Develops and maintains expertise on emerging technologies and provides leadership within SaskTel and customer organizations on the impacts of and regarding management of transition to these technologies.
3. Acquires and applies knowledge of trends and of the competitive environments in the security and customer industries to position SaskTel within customer business plans.
4. Provides a technical leadership role and builds a foundation of support within SaskTel and its alliance partners and leverages the associated relationships in the best interest of SaskTel and SaskTel customers.
5. Provides consulting, coaching and/or mentoring to direct reports, technicians, subcontractors, and others in regard to customer technical requirements, plans and solutions with respect to the associated technologies.
6. Performs business/system analysis and consulting regarding complex solutions to help customers improve their business processes and/or adapt to change.
7. Develops statements of work and manages customer projects and/or assists clients in developing business cases through the appropriate life cycle of security products and services.
8. Develops and documents requirements, designs, specifications, project schedules, cost estimates, test plans and performance requirements.
9. Maintains knowledge of current and emerging methodologies, standards, guidelines and tools associated with fulfillment of the above accountabilities and recommends/influences use of these within SaskTel.
10.Assists in the management of projects to ensure they are delivered on-time, on-scope, and within budget, to help maximize profitability for SaskTel.

QUALIFICATIONS
1. Bachelor’s Degree OR Technical Diploma/Certificate and 3 years of relevant experience OR 6 years of equivalent experience in a related field.    
2. Current standing of advanced vendor certification(s) as specified in the posting.
3. Experience in developing customer proposals and contracts.
4. Experience in developing and/or maintaining business relationships with solution partners.  Demonstrated expertise in managing contracts, negotiating license agreements and service level agreements.
5. Extensive experience in the design, implementation and support of security industry products including hardware and software (i.e. security alarm systems, NVRs, CCTV, access control, etc.).
6. Demonstrated analytical, business and technical leadership in delivering Security Products and Services.
7. Management skills to plan, coordinate and lead the resources needed to effectively support major projects.
8. Must be willing to travel on short notice to conduct audits, inspections, training and project management for delivery of security solutions.
9. Demonstrated experience in managing teams to deliver projects with an understanding of project management.
10.Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal and the ability to influence and deal effectively with others.

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LEADERSHIP ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Builds and leads a high performing workforce by demonstrating the characteristics of a great leader at SaskTel:  Inspries Trust, Brings Passion & Energy, Sees the Big Picture, and Drives Results.   
• Fosters employee engagement and purposefully reinforces and role models SaskTel’s corporate culture: Think Big (Innovation and Courage), Make a Difference (Commitment and Community), Focus on Experiences (Simplicity and Agility), and working as OneSaskTel Team. 
• Provides clear leadership and oversight of all people-related activities, fostering a fair, inclusive, and collaborative workplace. Leads talent acquisition, development, and retention through effective coaching, feedback, and communication, while ensuring compliance with organizational policies and the collective bargaining agreement. 
• Organizes and directs work including prioritizing assignments, establishing objectives, providing regular performance feedback, and taking necessary corrective action as may be required.    
• Ensures all relevant policies are understood and complied with, including but not limited to safety, health, environmental, Code of Business Conduct, privacy, cybersecurity, AI usage/utilization, and authorization and signing authorities.   
• Oversees financial activities within area of responsibility. Creates and/or monitors annual operating and capital budgets, keeping tabs on budget adherence, and taking necessary actions to address budget variances. 
• Responsible for negotiation, execution and/or enforcement of contracts for obtaining goods and services related to the area of responsibility. 
• Accountable for proactively identifying, inspiring, and acting on opportunities to innovate and drive process improvements, develop growth initiatives, and improve revenue and/or reduce costs. Driving valuable customer experiences and employee engagement, improving sustainability, and demonstrates commitment to the communities that we serve. 

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.