Director Primary Health Care Northeast 1&2

Position #: 179967

Expected Start Date: April 20, 2026

Union: OOS

Facility: Saskatchewan Health Authority

City/Town: La Ronge

Department: Director Primary Health Care NE 1 2

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

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, Primary Health Care NE is a key leader in Saskatchewan health care, partnering with system leaders to achieve our province’s healthcare goals. Reporting to the Executive Director, Primary Health Care NEN, 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 working with First Nations and Metis communities and organizations
• Experience in strategic planning
• Seven (7) years leadership experience
• One (1) year experience working with First Nations in a community/health program

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 - Computer skills
• Advanced - Leadership skills
• Advanced - Financial skills
• Advanced - Interpersonal skills
• Advanced - Mobilizes people, inspires and leads by example
• Advanced - Communication skills
• Advanced - Critical thinking skills
• Advanced - Analytical skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to instruct, collaborate and evaluate performance
• Knowledge of the diversity of cultures, values and traditions 
• Knowledge in organization's goals, vision, mission and values
• Commitment to quality, safety, and improvement striving towards zero harm
• Committed to delivering on patient and family centred care
• Exemplifies ethical practices, professionalism and personal integrity
• Ability to interpret & apply legislation/guidelines/policy
• Ability to act professionally, ethically and provide sound judgement
• Knowledge of diverse, culturally safe and representative workforce
• Promotes innovation, guides change and is committed to continuous improvement
• 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 in applicable legislation and standards

Other Information

• Travel within the region and provincially