Career Opportunities

Help us connect Saskatchewan business with the world!

Be part of STEP’s mandate to work with Saskatchewan exporters and emerging exporters to enable commercial success. With offices in Regina and Saskatoon, STEP delivers a comprehensive suite of services to exporters in trade development, market research and intelligence, capacity building, and networking. Working at STEP can provide you with a unique and rewarding opportunity to work with companies across diverse sectors in markets around the world.

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President & Chief Executive Officer

Full-time, Permanent
Regina or Saskatoon, SK

Saskatchewan Trade and Export Partnership (STEP) is a member-driven, non-profit organization committed to advancing Saskatchewan’s export industry by connecting provincial businesses with global markets. Established in 1996, STEP supports export growth through expert services, market development programs and collaborative partnerships with trade-related entities.

The President & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of STEP is accountable to the Board of Directors for the organization’s operations, ensuring alignment with approved policies and budgets. The President & CEO provides visionary leadership to advance STEP’s mission of promoting and facilitating Saskatchewan’s export growth while working with key stakeholders such as the provincial government. Key responsibilities include executing the Strategic Plan, enhancing member programs and services, maintaining financial stability through effective operating plans and ensuring successful program implementation aligned with organizational objectives.

The ideal candidate demonstrates a strong track record of providing strategic direction and senior leadership within organizations serving diverse government and business stakeholders. They bring established credibility within the business community and possess leadership experience in export markets, including engagement with governance boards, alignment of broad stakeholder interests and collaboration with government entities. They exhibit a clear strategic mindset, aligning organizational vision with actionable strategy, synthesizing diverse perspectives and driving unified, goal-oriented execution. The successful candidate will bring personal energy to their relentless relationship building.

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We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Please note that Boyden will only be in contact with those individuals moving forward in the executive search.

Senior Administrative Coordinator

Full-time, permanent in Regina, SK

STEP is seeking a highly organized and confident individual to provide program and administrative support to the Marketing & Membership Development and the Trade Development teams.

Your role will assist our team of professionals that organize outgoing and incoming trade missions, trade events and provide market research for exporting companies throughout the province. This position will also assist with the delivery of programs, corporate events and various marketing initiatives.

You will report directly to the Vice President, Marketing & Membership Development.

Required knowledge & technical skills include:

Business diploma/degree or combination of experience and education
Minimum of 5 years progressively responsible administrative experience
Proficiency in office software applications
Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail, with proven ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently and effectively
Strong interpersonal, collaboration and teamwork skills critical
Ability to act with the highest business ethics, display good judgment and leadership, and sustain a high level of energy, drive, and personal commitment to the task
Experience with graphic design software (Creative Cloud, Canva, etc.) are not required but considered an asset

STEP offers a vibrant and interesting work environment as well as a competitive compensation and benefits package.

Salary Range: $47,843 – $64,729
Closing Date: January 22, 2025

Please submit your cover letter and resume to Nicole Grande, Executive Coordinator, via ngrande@sasktrade.sk.ca.

Trade Specialist, Manufacturing & Technology

Full-time, permanent in Regina or Saskatoon, SK

Your role is to promote Saskatchewan’s export interests in the manufacturing and technology sector. You will undertake trade development activities to advance opportunities for Saskatchewan exporters, both nationally and internationally, that support their pursuit of sales, contracts and projects.

Primary responsibilities include counseling exporters on international market opportunities and strategies, organizing outgoing trade missions and attracting international buyers to Saskatchewan. Strong sales/marketing/business development, communication and project management skills are necessary to generate results and work with the network of Saskatchewan exporters, partner organizations and international contacts. This is a full-time permanent position.

In addition to qualities noted above, you need to possess other knowledge, skills and abilities such as:

Bachelor’s Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience in international business or marketing
Minimum of three years of relevant work experience in marketing, new business development or sales
Strong knowledge of Saskatchewan export capabilities
Good knowledge of international marketing and business practices
Flexibility to travel in-province and outside of the province and country
Excellent verbal & written communications skills
Canadian citizenship or Canadian permanent residency

STEP offers a vibrant and interesting work environment as well as a competitive compensation and benefits package.

Salary Range: $63,808 – $86,328
Closing Date: February 7, 2025

Please submit your cover letter and resume to Nicole Grande, Executive Coordinator, via ngrande@sasktrade.sk.ca.