The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in the province, with a workforce of more than 45,000 dedicated staff and physicians and an annual operating budget of over $5 billion. The organization, the largest fully integrated provincial health system in the country, is responsible for delivering high-quality, patient-centred health care to the province’s 1.25 million residents. Through a single, integrated provincial health system, the SHA is transforming how care is coordinated and delivered to ensure patients receive the right care, in the right place, at the right time, and from the right provider – regardless of where they live in Saskatchewan. With a vast and diverse operational footprint, the SHA oversees a network of 245 facilities, including 64 hospitals and approximately 9,000 long-term care beds. Services span acute and hospital-based care, long-term care, mental health and addiction services, primary health care, public health, and a wide range of community-based programs. The SHA is on a multi-year journey to improve care delivery, strengthen population health outcomes, and build a more consistent and sustainable health system in collaboration with patients, providers, and health system partners.

 

The Opportunity

SHA is seeking a transformational senior leader to serve as Executive Director, Practitioner Staff Affairs.

Reporting to the Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Provincial Physician Affairs, this role is central to advancing a provincial, integrated approach to physician and practitioner staff services.

This is a high-impact leadership role focused on:

• Driving system-wide standardization and consistency of physician and practitioner hiring, contracting and accountability
• Strengthening physician workforce planning and governance
• Enabling efficient, high-quality practitioner processes across Saskatchewan

The Executive Director will play a pivotal role in shaping how practitioner staff services are designed, delivered, and continuously improved across the province.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead the development and execution of provincial strategies for practitioner staff affairs
• Standardize and modernize physician processes, policies, and governance frameworks
• Oversee practitioner appointment, privileging, quality assurance and accountability processes across the system
• Drive integrated physician and practitioner workforce planning aligned with system priorities.
• Identify gaps and lead enterprise-wide transformation initiatives.
• Build strong partnerships with physicians, practitioners, government, regulatory bodies, and academic partners.

The Ideal Candidate

You are a seasoned, system-oriented executive with a track record of leading in complex, multi-stakeholder healthcare environments.

You bring:

• 10+ years of progressive senior leadership experience
• Demonstrated success in organizational transformation and change leadership
• Deep understanding of physician and practitioner engagement, governance, and regulatory frameworks
• Exceptional ability to build trust and influence across diverse stakeholders

You hold a degree in business, health administration, or a related field; a master’s degree is preferred.

You are known for your:

• Strategic thinking and sound judgment
• Collaborative and values-driven leadership
• Commitment to quality, safety, and patient- and family-centered care

To Apply

To fill this position, Saskatchewan Health Authority has partnered with leadership advisory firm Odgers. Applications are encouraged immediately and should be submitted online.

 

We thank all those who express an interest, however only those chosen for further development will be contacted.

 

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Saskatchewan Health Authority is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the Accessible Canada Act, 2019 and all applicable provincial accessibility standards, upon request, accommodation will be provided by both Odgers and Saskatchewan Health Authority throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.

 

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