Manager Primary Health Care Northeast 3

Saskatchewan Health Authority; Shellbrook; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel within province

Driver's license

Job summary

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is seeking a Manager, Primary Health Care to lead operational planning and performance across Community Health Services Administration in Shellbrook. Reporting to the Director of Primary Health Care, you will develop plans, monitor progress, and drive cross-functional collaboration with system and community partners to improve client-centered care.

You will build a positive working climate, coach teams, ensure compliance with legislation, and lead

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree or diploma in health or administration with leadership training.
• Licensed and in good standing with relevant professional body.
• 5+ years of health care leadership experience.
• Experience leading multi-stakeholder projects.
• Knowledge of Saskatchewan health legislation and laws.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Financial and analytical capabilities.
• Commitment to patient- and family-centered care.
• Proven ability to coach and develop others.
• Familiarity with LEAN management systems.
• Knowledge of HR programs and systems.
• Ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders while aligning with strategic priorities.
• Demonstrated commitment to diverse, culturally competent and safe health system leadership.

Responsibilities

• Develop operational and business plans aligned to SHA goals.
• Monitor, report, and adjust activities across teams.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration within the portfolio.
• Build partnerships with system and community stakeholders.
• Foster an innovation-driven, client-centered culture.
• Provide leadership to enable a positive working climate.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Financial skills

Analytical skills

Professionalism

Change management

Collaboration

Patient-centered care

Computer proficiency

LEAN knowledge

HR systems knowledge

Education

Undergraduate degree or diploma in health/admin

Leadership training

Licensed and in good standing with professional body

Tools

LEAN management systems

HR programs and systems

Job description

Position #: 187784

Expected Start Date: November 25, 2026

Union: OOS

Facility: Parkland Integrated Health Centre

City/Town: Shellbrook

Department: Community Health Services Administration

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days, Standby

Number of Hours per Rotation: 5shifts of 7.5 hours per 1 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Hours of Work:Standard Hours

Salary or Pay Band: As per Terms and Conditions of Employment

Travel Required: Yes

Job Description: The Manager, Primary Health Care, is a key leader in Saskatchewan health care, partnering with system leaders to achieve our province’s healthcare goals. Reporting to the Director of Primary Health Care, the Manager is responsible for creating operational lines of sight that connect to the goals and objectives of the SHA. The Manager supports strategy through the development and execution of operational and business plans, including cascading, monitoring, reporting, and course correction of same. The Manager demonstrates strong leadership to enable an innovative and positive working climate and a client‑centric culture. The Manager must work cross functionally within the portfolio and across the organization to support operations. The Manager will develop partnerships and work closely with system and community partners.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Education

• Undergraduate degree or diploma in health, social sciences or administration, along with professional leadership training or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Licensed and in good standing with professional association and/or regulatory body, if applicable

Experience

• Experience, at an operational level, as a leader who has developed and led innovative planning projects or programs in a complex multi-stakeholder environment
• 5+ years of experience in a health care organization with extensive knowledge of community health services

Knowledge & Abilities

• Knowledge of legislation and applicable laws
• Knowledge of the healthcare system in Saskatchewan
• Has demonstrated ability to coach and develop others
• Has demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Has demonstrated strong critical thinking, financial and analytical skills
• Exemplifies ethical practices, professionalism and personal integrity
• Ability to adapt to change or unexpected developments
• Ability to integrate clinical knowledge and experience into activities to enhance clinical practice
• Demonstrated computer proficiency
• Basic knowledge of the LEAN management system
• A knowledge of Human Resources programs and systems
• Promotes innovation, guides change and is committed to continuous improvement
• Has a proven ability to collaborate and partner with a wide variety of stakeholders, including community, to balance the needs and interests of these diverse groups while maintaining alignment with strategic priorities
• Demonstrates commitment to a diverse, culturally competent and culturally safe health system and representative workforceDemonstrates and is recognized for strategic and operational leadership that includes articulation of mission, vision and strategy and charts a path forward
• Mobilizes people, inspires and leads by example
• Is committed to delivering on patient and family centered care

Other Information

• Travel within the province of Saskatchewan is required
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license