Policy Manager - City of Saskatoon, Saskatoon

The opportunity

The City of Saskatoon is seeking a Policy Manager for a temporary full-time position available for approximately 12 months within the Community Standards Department of the Community Services division. This administration role is responsible for leading, developing, managing, and maintaining city policies and bylaws to support the department. The position offers a dynamic opportunity to engage in municipal governance, community engagement, and strategic planning.

Skills and experience

Candidates must meet specific educational, professional, and licensing requirements to qualify for this position:

• Degree in Planning, Public Policy, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Professional accreditation such as MCIP or CPA would be an asset.
• Four to six years of progressively responsible experience in a planning, business administration, or policy development role.
• Possession of a valid, Class 5 Saskatchewan Driver’s Licence.
• Current driver’s abstract from SGI demonstrating a safe driving record.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, including preparing and presenting formal information and decision reports to Standing Policy Committees and City Council.
• Demonstrated ability to perform research, collect and analyze data, identify underlying issues, and recommend feasible policy options and/or operational improvements.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive and productive working relationships with staff, civic officials, representatives of other agencies and the public.
• Demonstrated ability using Microsoft Office, running queries and working in large databases, and using online applications and other software for team collaboration.
• Knowledge of the basic principles of municipal parking planning and operations, including a thorough understanding of applicable municipal regulations, bylaws, and provincial legislation.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting, budgeting and financial procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to deal courteously and effectively with the public, the business community and other civic employees.
• Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Acceptable current Criminal Record Check (CRC) upon offer of employment.

Day-to-day

The Policy Manager handles a diverse set of responsibilities supporting city bylaws, community standards, and business operations:

• Develops and leads projects related to the research, development, and implementation of general bylaws and parking and business licence-related policies and programs with key stakeholders.
• Reviews policy effectiveness and develops recommendations for policy and program revisions.
• Leads assigned staff; hires, assigns work schedules, assesses staffing needs, identifies and pursues other resources if necessary and performs layoff and recall.
• Plans and approves staff development, conducts performance management, and administers disciplinary action when required.
• Leads business area in day-to-day permitting operations including correspondence with residents, businesses, and other stakeholders, overseeing management of permit and customer records, and resolving issues as needed.
• Prepares and presents reports and recommendations to Committee and City Council as required.
• Collaborates with Parking Section Coordinators and Managers to develop and adopt comprehensive parking and permit inventory management systems.
• Acts as the primary policy liaison between Parking Services and other internal departments and divisions such as City Solicitors, Community Development, Transportation, Planning and Development.
• Leads and represents the section in external stakeholder engagement with business partners.
• Assists with identifying budget and staff impacts related to proposed policy changes.
• Develops and manages permit program budgets and provides annual and quarterly reports, or as requested.
• Represents the Community Standards Department and provides support to internal and external committees.
• Prepares formal written communications and oral reports in response to customer, Council, and senior administration inquiries as required.
• Assists in the development of annual business plans and other strategic planning initiatives.
• Acts as the Manager of Parking Services, as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Compensation and perks

The City of Saskatoon provides a structured compensation package and an inclusive workplace culture:

• Salary range of $93,293.52 to $109,486.56 CAD per annum based on 2026 rates.
• Weekly hours of 36.67.
• Labour Group representation under The Society.
• An inclusive workplace that embraces diverse backgrounds as an equity partner with the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission (SHRC), supporting miyo-pimatisiwin, 'the good life', for all residents.