Director Progam Planning & Support

Position #: 179677

Expected Start Date: November 30, 2026

Union: OOS

Facility: To be determined

City/Town: To be determined

Department: Director Program Planning and Support

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: July 1, 2027

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Number of Hours per Rotation: 5 shifts of 7.5 hours per 1 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Salary or Pay Band: As per Terms and Conditions of Employment

Travel Required: Yes

Job Description: The Director, Program Planning & Support is a key leader in Saskatchewan health care, partnering with system leaders to achieve our province’s healthcare goals. Reporting to the Executive Director, Insights for Better Health, the Director is responsible for contributing to the development and achievement of strategy by articulating gaps and needs. The Director supports strategy through the development and execution of operational and business plans, including cascading, monitoring, reporting, and course correction of same. The Director demonstrates strong leadership to enable an innovative and positive working climate and a client-centric culture. The Director must work cross functionally within the portfolio and across the organization to support operations. The Director will develop partnerships and work closely with system and community partners.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• Experience in strategic planning
• Seven (7) years leadership experience

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

• Undergraduate degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Licensed, and in good standing, with regulatory body, if applicable

Competencies

• Advanced - Capability to develop coalitions: build partnerships/networks to create results
• Advanced - Communication skills
• Advanced - Interpersonal skills
• Advanced - Capability to transform systems: Encourage and support innovation
• Advanced - Mobilizes people, inspires and leads by example
• Advanced - Critical thinking skills
• Advanced - Financial skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to instruct, collaborate and evaluate performance
• Knowledge in organization's goals, vision, mission and values
• Ability to act professionally, ethically and provide sound judgement
• Knowledge in healthcare system in Saskatchewan and across Canada
• Knowledge in principles of patient and family centered care
• Ability to lead and coach others
• Knowledge of diverse, culturally safe and representative workforce
• Knowledge of the diversity of cultures, values and traditions 
• Ability to interpret & apply legislation/guidelines/policy
• Proven ability to collaborate and partner with a wide variety of stakeholders

Other Information

• Travel within the region and provincially

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, employing more than 45,000 staff in a dynamic healthcare environment. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, safe and patient-centred.

Applicants must upload all relevant documents (ex: certificates, diplomas, proof of enrollment, licenses and/or memberships) relating to the qualifications of the position. By submitting your application, you consent to your application history and talent profile being shared with Human Resources and the applicable hiring team.

Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Those being interviewed are required to bring a valid Criminal Record Check (CRC) to the interview; it must be dated within six (6) months and include a vulnerable sector search.

We work together to improve our health and well-being. Every day. For everyone.

We are committed to building a representative, diverse, inclusive, and culturally responsive workforce.

We are committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions Calls to Action.

We work in the spirit of truth and reconciliation, acknowledging Saskatchewan as the traditional territory of First Nations and Métis People.

Please note: Only applications that include all required documentation will be considered.