8. Property Management
the maintenance of an updated inventory of contracts. b. Emerging Technologies Working Group
This team provides one line of sight over government property assets such as land and buildings. The team addresses topics ranging from remote work, electric vehicle charging stations, sustainability, environmental management and waste diversion. Of particular note is the establishment of a GIS-based property database (hosted by SaskBuilds) that includes information on vacancies, locations, sales, purchases, and lease expirations across government and the Crown sector. The team is also hard at work on a pair of key projects: » the development of a Land & Building Transfer Policy between government entities; and » electric vehicles and charging stations, as SaskPower is now installing level 2 and 3 chargers throughout the province.
(ETWG) – data analytics, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and
robotic process automation are a few of the emerging trends in the tech industry. This group is ensuring that the entire government sector is unified in understanding these trends, addressing their effects, leveraging investments and sharing knowledge. c. Higher Education Working Group (HEWG) – Created to focus on the IT workforce and talent pipeline within the province, the group is working in tandem with the Supporting Saskatchewan’s Technology Sector team and the Ministry of Advanced Education to collate existing training options and expand them in the future. d. Cyber Working Group (CWG) – This group is making significant strides in IT security. A comprehensive cross- government cyber policy is nearly complete, while a Ransomware Guiding Principles document is ready for final approval. A process for sharing threat information across all government entities is also in the works.
9. Mental Health
Building a strong province and economy begins with building strong, resilient people. Mental Health is a top priority of residents of the province and equally for the Government of Saskatchewan. The Mental Health team is dedicated to optimizing the health of government and Crown employees through the sharing of knowledge, best practices and resources, collaborating on training opportunities and developing a diverse community of practice, all while ensuring efficient and cost-effective delivery of services. The team has completed an inventory of all existing training and services being offered and is creating a comprehensive system to facilitate the sharing of this information across government.
7. Shared Strategic Procurement (SSP)
One of the longest serving teams, SSP realized over $32 million in procurement savings government wide in 2022-23. By finding ways for government organizations to collaborate more, reduce administrative costs, and leverage group purchasing power, the team plays an important role in bolstering the Saskatchewan economy. The goal is to ensure that Saskatchewan companies are able to compete for large procurement projects through the sharing of available provincial and federal standing offers. The team also participates in the Community of Practice, sharing information and expertise and providing procurement training, offered by SaskBuilds, to staff engaged in procurement.
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