Director Patient Safety and Experience Program Planning and Support

7 days ago

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada HealthCareersInSask Full time

Position #: 179716

Expected Start Date: January 26, 2026

Union: OOS

Facility: Saskatchewan Health Authority

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: Director Patient Safety Program Development

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Hours of Work: 5 shifts of 7.5 hours per 1 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: No

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

Travel Required: Yes

Job Description: The Director, Patient Safety and Experience Program Planning and 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, Patient Safety and Experience, the Director is responsible for contributing to the development, and achievement of strategy, by articulating gaps and needs. The Director supports strategy through operational and business plans and the execution and monitoring of same. The Director demonstrates strong leadership to ensure that there is 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 work closely with other system partners.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

  • Experience leveraging technology to implement business transformation strategies
  • Experience in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment
  • Experience in developing measurement, monitoring and reporting frameworks
  • Seven (7) years leadership experience
  • Experience in strategy, policy development, project and program management

Education

  • A degree acceptable by the employer with relevant experience

Licenses

  • Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

  • Licensed, and in good standing, with regulatory body, if applicable
  • Master's degree preferred

Competencies

  • Advanced - Communication skills
  • Advanced - Interpersonal skills
  • Advanced - Capability to transform systems: Encourage and support innovation

Knowledge and Abilities

  • Proven ability to collaborate and partner with a wide variety of stakeholders
  • Knowledge of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action
  • committed to quality, safety and striving towards zero harm
  • Able to balance needs/interest of diverse groups & maintain strategic priorities
  • Committed to delivering on patient and family centred care
  • Has demonstrated strong critical thinking, financial and analytical skills
  • Ability to articulate mission, vision and strategy and charts a path forward.
  • Ability to coach, mentor and develop others
  • Has demonstrated ability to coach, mentor and develop others  
  • Exemplifies ethical practices, professionalism and personal integrity
  • Commitment to a diverse, representative workforce and cultural safety
  • Promotes innovation, guides change and is committed to continuous improvement
  • Mobilizes people, inspires and sets an example for others
  • Knowledge in healthcare system in Saskatchewan and across Canada
  • Knowledge of legislation and applicable laws
  • Knowledge of First Nations and Metis history in Saskatchewan
  • Demonstrates and is recognized for strategic and operational leadership

Other Information

  • Travel within the region and provincially
  • Location dependent on successful applicant and operational needs
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.

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