Director Mental Health and Addictions Services Southwest

Position #: 179962

Expected Start Date: April 01, 2026

Union: OOS

Facility: Saskatchewan Health Authority

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: Director Office - Mental Health and Addiction Services SW

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: April 01, 2027

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: No

Job Description: The Director, Mental Health and Addictions Services is a key leader in Saskatchewan health care, partnering with system leaders to achieve our province’s healthcare goals. Reporting to the Executive Director, Clinical Integration, 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

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

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

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

Competencies

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

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge in organization's goals, vision, mission and values
• Committed to delivering on patient and family centred care
• Knowledge in applicable legislation and standards
• Knowledge in principles of patient and family centered care
• Ability to lead and coach others
• Ability to act professionally, ethically and provide sound judgement
• Knowledge in healthcare system in Saskatchewan and across Canada
• Ability to interpret & apply legislation/guidelines/policy
• Ability to instruct, collaborate and evaluate performance
• Knowledge of the diversity of cultures, values and traditions 
• Knowledge of diverse, culturally safe and representative workforce

Other Information

• Travel within the region and provincially