Director System Flow

Saskatchewan Health Authority; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare authority in Canada is seeking a Director for System Flow, based in Prince Albert. The role involves leading strategic initiatives to enhance healthcare delivery, collaborating with system leaders, and developing operational plans. Candidates should have a strong leadership background, at least seven years of experience, and a relevant undergraduate degree. This position requires travel within the region. This is a full-time position with significant responsibilities in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Seven years of leadership experience in healthcare environments.
• Experience in strategic planning within the healthcare sector.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of operational and business plans for health care.
• Collaborate with system leaders and community partners.
• Support the achievement of healthcare strategy and goals.

Skills

Strategic planning

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Ability to collaborate

Education

Undergraduate degree or equivalent

Tools

Valid Class 5 driver's license

Job description

Position #: 179975

Expected Start Date: April 01, 2026

Union: OOS

Facility: Saskatchewan Health Authority

City/Town: Prince Albert

Department: Director System Flow North

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

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

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, System Flow is a key leader in Saskatchewan health care, partnering with system leaders to achieve our province’s healthcare goals. Reporting to the Executive Director, Acute Care NE, 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 in strategic planning
• Seven (7) years leadership experience

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

Knowledge and Abilities

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

Other Information

• Travel within the region and provincially
• Position to be based in Prince Albert