Graduate School of Public Policy

In his more than 23 years with the Government of Saskatchewan, Sheldon served in several management roles, including Acting Deputy Minister of Government Relations and for First Nations, Métis, and Northern Affairs, and Assistant Deputy Minister of Municipal Relations. He has also served as Director on various boards, including Economic Developers Association of Manitoba, Manitoba Professional Planners Institute, and Youth Ballet of Saskatchewan. 

He has also played an important role in the provincial COVID-19 response planning and the Saskatchewan Housing Strategy Advisory Committee. Sheldon is a recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal for outstanding service to the Government Province of Saskatchewan and the Saskatchewan Premier’s Award for Excellence in the Public Service.

Sheldon’s diverse background includes three years as an educator, during which he chaired the Common Essential Learnings Implementation Committee and served as the school Athletic Director. He then transitioned into economic development, holding positions such as Manager/Economic Development Officer, Business Development Officer, and Chief Executive Officer for a Community Futures Development Corporation.  

In addition to his professional accomplishments, Sheldon also co-authored and published The Rider Book of Lists: 100 lists honouring 100 years of the Saskatchewan Roughriders (2010), celebrating the Saskatchewan Roughriders. 

Sheldon earned his Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Education degrees at the University of Saskatchewan and holds a Master of City Planning (MCP) from the University of Manitoba.