Director, Ethics

Saskatchewan Health Authority; Saskatchewan; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Saskatchewan Health Authority is seeking a Director, Ethics to lead and support a comprehensive, integrated ethics program across the health system. The role partners with system leaders to advance province-wide healthcare goals and collaborates with the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency.

Reporting to the Executive Director, Insights for Better Health, the Director will translate strategy into operational plans, cascade monitoring, and ensure a client-centric, ethical workplace across departments

Qualifications

• Experience in strategic planning
• Seven (7) years leadership experience
• 5+ years in clinical and organizational ethics and ethics education

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the joint Ethics Program with SHA and SCA.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate strategy with cross-functional teams.
• Build partnerships with system and community stakeholders to drive ethics initiatives.
• Monitor, report, and adjust operational plans to achieve goals.
• Foster an innovative, client-centric culture and strong ethical governance.

Skills

Strategic planning

Leadership

Ethics education

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Coalitions/partnerships

Negotiation

Education

Master’s degree in Philosophy or health-care Ethics

PhD in Philosophy or Ethics

Undergraduate degree

Regulatory licensure (if applicable)

Job description

Position #: 179697

Expected Start Date: November 30, 2026

Union: OOS

Facility: To be determined

City/Town: To be determined

Department: Ethics

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: June 30, 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, Ethics is a key leader in Saskatchewan health care, partnering with system leaders to achieve our province’s healthcare goals. The Director will help to lead and support the Saskatchewan Health Authority and the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency (SCA) in the development, implementation and evaluation of a comprehensive, integrated, and sustainable joint Ethics Program. 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, as well as with partnering organizations, 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
• 5+ years in clinical and organizational ethics and ethics education

Education

• Master’s degree in Philosophy or other health-care Ethics related field and clinical background
• or Ph.D. in Philosophy or Ethics

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 - Capability to transform systems: Encourage and support innovation
• Advanced - Communication skills
• Advanced - Interpersonal skills
• Advanced - Critical thinking skills
• Advanced - Capability to develop coalitions: build partnerships/networks to create results
• Advanced - Negotiation, conflict resolution and mediation skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge in healthcare system in Saskatchewan and across Canada
• Knowledge in organization's goals, vision, mission and values
• Ability to instruct, collaborate and evaluate performance
• Ability to act professionally, ethically and provide sound judgement
• Knowledge of the diversity of cultures, values and traditions
• Knowledge of diverse, culturally safe and representative workforce
• Ability to interpret & apply legislation/guidelines/policy
• Expert knowledge in the application of Accreditation Canada standards
• Expert knowledge in clinical practice guidelines across health professions
• Proven ability to collaborate and partner with a wide variety of stakeholders
• Ability to provide instruction and teach adults
• Knowledge in principles of patient and family centered care
• Ability to lead and coach others
• Has demonstrated strong critical thinking, financial and analytical skills
• Promotes innovation, guides change and is committed to continuous improvement
• Commitment to quality, safety, and improvement striving towards zero harm

Other Information

• Travel within the region and provincially
• A fellowship and experience in healthcare ethics is an asset