Director, Liquor Licensing and Inspections

• Accountability (Level B) – Holds team members accountable and clarifies team expectations.
• Communication (Level C) – Communicates strategic and complex messages.
• Customer Service Excellence (Level D) – Anticipates long term customer requirements.
• Adaptability (Level D) – Plans and initiates complex changes in order to enhance the organization.
• Teamwork (Level C) – Champions organizational teamwork and builds partnerships.

• Leading & Developing Others (Level B) – Sets branch/regional targets for employee performance and development.
• Leading Change (Level B) – Builds commitment to change.
• Strategic & Operational Planning (Level B) – Provides leadership and direction at a branch/regional level.

• Communicate and model SLGA’s mission, vision, and core values.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, efficiency, adaptability, and accountability across the organization.
• Champion initiatives that advance SLGA’s strategic direction, ensuring alignment with corporate values and goals.
• Build collaborative relationships with senior leaders to support strategic alignment and organizational goals.
• Contribute to strategic planning and organizational development by offering insights and guidance on priorities, risks, and opportunities.
• Support the development and delivery of clear, consistent communications that promote employee engagement and organizational awareness.

• Provide overall strategic direction in the development, evaluation, and recommendation of policies and procedures to ensure that liquor regulatory framework effectively promotes public safety, delivers high-quality customer service, and enables businesses to operate responsibly within modern practices and community standards.
• Provide direction in the interpretation and application of The Alcohol and Gaming Regulation Act, 1997, along with associated regulations, policies, and procedures, to ensure consistent, transparent, and effective regulatory practices.
• Oversee the administration of commercial, retail store, craft manufacturing, and special occasion permits, ensuring compliance with legislative and policy requirements.
• Manage liquor inspection services, including monitoring compliance and recommending appropriate sanctions for non-compliant operators.
• Represent SLGA at Commission hearings, including providing directions to legal counsel on matters such as sanctions, suspensions, and refusals.
• Provide leadership and oversight for investigations and security assessments related to SLGA operations, ensuring appropriate recommendations and actions are taken.
• Prepare and manage the operating budget for the branch, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and fiscal accountability.
• Prepare briefing notes and official correspondence for the Vice President, President, and Minister’s Office.

• Foster a positive, diverse, inclusive, and cohesive work environment that supports effective performance and accountability.
• Communicate clearly and consistently with team members, ensuring they have the information and support needed to succeed.
• Provide professional leadership, coaching, and development opportunities to enhance employee growth and maintain professional standards.
• Conduct performance feedback and support processes, addressing performance matters as needed.
• Hire, train, mentor, and develop employees to build team capacity and support organizational success.
• Assign and oversee work to ensure timely and high-quality completion of responsibilities.
• Promote and maintain a safe, healthy, and productive work environment for self and team.

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration/commerce, law, or a related discipline is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in managerial and leadership positions.
• Ability to interpret and apply legislation, regulations and policies.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate and develop policies, design strategic and operational approaches for implementation, build consensus on policy and operational changes, and assess legal implications.
• Strong communication skills to effectively promote and explain SLGA’s mandate, policies, and operations to diverse stakeholders and in public forums.
• Excellent writing skills to support the preparation of correspondence, briefing notes, policy and program analysis and recommendations.
• Ability to collaborate with legal and enforcement authorities across various jurisdictions.
• Ability to foster industry understanding of the benefits of compliance and commitment to the intent of legislation and policies.
• Comprehensive knowledge of issues, trends, and practices within the beverage alcohol industry is considered an asset.

• Competitive Wages: $121,284 – $157,680 per annum.
• Professional Development: Access to training and development programs.
• Health and Safety: Comprehensive safety training.
• Positive Work Environment: A supportive and inclusive workplace culture.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Access to Employee and Family Assistance Plan (EFAP) resources and support for personal and professional challenges; matched pension; disability insurance; health and dental.

Saskatchewan Liquor & Gaming Authority (SLGA)