Specialist - Provincial Clinical Network & Pathways

Saskatchewan Health Authority; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Saskatchewan Health Authority seeks a Director to lead Provincial Clinical Networks & Pathways. You will coach senior leaders on planning, measurement, and large-scale change, using design thinking and complex-systems approaches to advance strategic priorities across SHA.

Responsibilities include guiding partnerships, facilitating improvement cycles, and mobilizing diverse stakeholders to deliver patient- and family-centered care while upholding high ethical standards.

Qualifications

• Five or more years in a related area.
• Experience leading multi-stakeholder planning and programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach leaders on planning processes and measurement design.
• Support large-scale change and innovation initiatives.
• Collaborate across SHA to achieve strategic priorities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Transform systems

Mobilizes people

Critical thinking

Education

Undergraduate degree or diploma in healthcare/management

Licensed with regulatory body (if applicable)

Job description

Position #: 202364

Expected Start Date: November 09, 2026

Union: OOS

Facility: Saskatchewan Health Authority

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: Director Provincial Clinical Networks & Pathways

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: May 31, 2028

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: Provincial Clinical Network & Pathway Specialists are responsible for performing various key functions within the Strategy & Innovation portfolio. The Specialists will work with and coach senior leaders on planning processes, measurement design, large scale change, and innovation and partnerships. Specialists will be key in leading and supporting activities across the SHA in support of achieving our strategic priorities. Specialists will coach and support all leaders on the consistent use of tools such as driver diagrams, A3s, measurement cascades, project management tools, and change cycles. They will demonstrate knowledge and experience with innovative approaches such as design thinking and complex system theory, while having a solid understanding of measurement for improvement, planning, quality improvement, project management and facilitation.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• Five (5) years experience in a related area


• Leader who has developed planning and programs in multi-stakeholder environment


• Experience developing and leading planning and programs in complex environment

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


• Undergraduate degree or diploma in a healthcare or management related discipline

Competencies

• Analytical skills


• Capability to transform systems: Encourage and support innovation


• Mobilizes people, inspires and leads by example


• Critical thinking skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Strong interpersonal skills


• Committed to delivering on patient and family centered care


• Ability to adapt to and implement change


• Exemplifies ethical practices, professionalism and personal integrity


• Commitment to quality, safety, and improvement striving towards zero harm


• Proven ability to collaborate and partner with a wide variety of stakeholders


• Knowledge in applicable human resource functions and disciplines


• Knowledge in applicable legislation and standards


• Ability to lead and coach others


• Commitment to a diverse, representative workforce and cultural safety


• Knowledge in organization's goals, vision, mission and values


• Knowledge in First Nation and Metis history in Saskatchewan


• Knowledge in the Saskatchewan health care system

Other Information

• For more information on the city of Saskatoon please visit https://www.saskatoon.ca/


• Travel within Saskatchewan