Director, Major Capital Projects

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in the province, with more than 45,000 staff and physicians and an annual operating budget exceeding $5 billion. As Canada's largest fully integrated provincial health system, the SHA is responsible for delivering high-quality, patient-centred health care to 1.18 million residents across Saskatchewan.

With an extensive provincial footprint, the SHA oversees a network of 245 facilities, including 64 hospitals and approximately 9,000 long-term care beds. Its services span acute and hospital-based care, long-term care, mental health and addictions, primary health care, public health and community-based programs. Through a single, integrated health system, the SHA is working to improve how care is coordinated and delivered, strengthen population health outcomes and build a more consistent and sustainable health system in partnership with patients, providers and health system partners.

Reporting to the Executive Director, Capital Planning and Major Capital Projects, the Director, Major Capital Projects provides strategic leadership and oversight for complex capital initiatives that advance organizational priorities and support provincial health system objectives. The Director plays a key role in Saskatchewan’s health care system, ensuring the effective planning, delivery and execution of major capital projects. The Director provides leadership across the project lifecycle, ensuring effective governance, stakeholder engagement, risk management, resource alignment, and stewardship of public resources. The Director works collaboratively with operational leaders, system partners, government stakeholders, and project teams to advance project delivery, remove barriers, and achieve successful outcomes.

The successful candidate will be an accomplished capital projects leader with a demonstrated track record of planning and delivering large-scale capital initiatives, ideally within a health care or similarly complex environment. They will bring a strong understanding of the full capital project lifecycle, including strategic planning, business case development, procurement, design, construction and commissioning, along with the financial and operational acumen required to oversee significant capital budgets and a diverse project portfolio. A collaborative and engaging leader, they will be skilled at building high-performing teams, establishing effective governance structures and fostering productive relationships with a broad range of stakeholders. They will demonstrate the ability to navigate competing priorities, manage risk and drive results, while ensuring sound stewardship of public resources and advancing broader health system objectives.

To Apply

To fill this position, Saskatchewan Health Authority has partnered with leadership advisory firm Odgers. Applications are encouraged immediately and should be submitted at https://careers.odgers.com/en-ca/32328

We thank all those who express an interest, however only those chosen for further development will be contacted.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Saskatchewan Health Authority is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the Accessible Canada Act, 2019 and all applicable provincial accessibility standards, upon request, accommodation will be provided by both Odgers and Saskatchewan Health Authority throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.

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