Director Major Capital Projects 1

Saskatchewan Health Authority; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Saskatchewan Health Authority seeks a Director of Major Capital Projects to lead planning, delivery, and oversight of complex capital initiatives that align with provincial health system goals. You will report to the Executive Director and work with diverse stakeholders to advance project delivery, manage risk, and ensure patient-centered outcomes.

The role emphasizes governance, collaboration, and resource stewardship across the project lifecycle within a large public health system.

Qualifications

• Experience leading and delivering major capital projects in complex environments.
• 7+ years in a leadership position with progressive advancement.
• Professional background in project management, architecture, or engineering would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership across the project lifecycle, ensuring governance, stakeholder engagement, risk management, and resource alignment.
• Collaborate with operational leaders, system partners, government stakeholders, and project teams to advance delivery and outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic thinking

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Coalitions

Education

Undergraduate degree or equivalent

Job description

Position #: 9008980

Expected Start Date: December 01, 2026

Union: OOS

Facility: Saskatchewan Health Authority

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: Major Capital Projects 1 - Admin

Type: Full-time regular

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, Major Capital Projects is a key leader in Saskatchewan health care, responsible for the planning, delivery, and oversight of complex capital initiatives that support organizational priorities and provincial health system goals. Reporting to the Executive Director, Capital Planning and 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 that enhance patient care and service delivery.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• Experience, at an operational level, as a leader who has developed and led innovative planning and programs in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment
• Experience leading and delivering major capital projects in complex environments
• 7+ years in a leadership position with progressive advancement

Education

• Professional background in relevant areas such as project management, architecture, engineering etc. would be an asset.

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

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge in healthcare system in Saskatchewan and across Canada
• Ability to interpret & apply legislation/guidelines/policy
• Ability to instruct, collaborate and evaluate performance
• Knowledge in principles of patient and family centered care
• Ability to lead and coach others
• Proven ability to collaborate and partner with a wide variety of stakeholders
• Knowledge in organization's goals, vision, mission and values
• Ability to act professionally, ethically and provide sound judgement
• Knowledge of diverse, culturally safe and representative workforce
• Knowledge of the diversity of cultures, values and traditions

Other Information

• Travel within the region and provincially