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Position #: 177125

Expected Start Date: July 13, 2026

Union: OOS

Facility: Saskatchewan Health Authority

City/Town: Regina

Department: SHA-Provincial-Tertiary & Surg Regina ED 

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Number of Hours per Rotation: shifts of 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 Executive Director, Tertiary & Surgical Services is a key senior leader within the Saskatchewan Health Authority responsible for providing strategic, operational, and system leadership for tertiary and surgical services in Regina. Reporting to the Vice President Integrated Regina Health, the Executive Director works collaboratively with physician leaders, operational leaders, government, academic partners, and provincial programs to advance access, quality, patient safety, workforce sustainability, and achievement of provincial healthcare priorities. The Executive Director is accountable for translating organizational strategy into operational plans and measurable outcomes that improve patient care and system performance

The successful candidate will be a collaborative and strategic healthcare leader with extensive experience leading complex healthcare operations and transformational initiatives within a large, integrated health system.Top of Form

 

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Human Resources Exemption: No

Education: 

• Graduate/ Masters level or equivalent combination of experience and education
• Licensed and in good standing with professional association and/or regulatory body, if applicable.

 

Experience: 

• Extensive experience, at a strategic level, as a leader who has developed and led innovative planning and programs in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment
• 10+ years in a leadership position with progressive advancement

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Extensive knowledge of healthcare legislation, regulatory frameworks, and applicable provincial and federal laws impacting healthcare delivery and operations. 
• Advanced understanding of the Saskatchewan healthcare system, including provincial priorities, system integration, and emerging trends across Canada. 
• Demonstrated strategic leadership with the ability to translate organizational vision, mission, and strategic priorities into actionable operational plans and measurable outcomes. 
• Proven ability to lead complex system transformation initiatives focused on standardization, performance improvement, quality, and sustainability. 
• Strong leadership presence with a demonstrated ability to inspire, engage, coach, and develop high-performing teams and future leaders. 
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization and with external partners. 
• Highly developed critical thinking, financial management, and analytical skills, with the ability to make informed decisions in complex and dynamic environments. 
• Demonstrates professionalism, sound judgment, ethical leadership, and personal integrity in all interactions and decision-making. 
• Proven ability to lead innovation, navigate change, and foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence. 
• Demonstrated success building and sustaining strategic partnerships with government, physicians, unions, academic institutions, professional associations, healthcare organizations, and external stakeholders. 
• Skilled at balancing diverse stakeholder interests while advancing organizational and provincial healthcare priorities. 
• Committed to advancing equity, diversity, inclusion, and cultural safety, and fostering a respectful, culturally competent, and representative workplace. 
• Recognized as a collaborative and visionary leader who mobilizes people, builds alignment, and leads through influence and example. 
• Demonstrated commitment to patient- and family-centered care, ensuring services are responsive, equitable, and focused on achieving the best possible patient outcomes. 
• Dedicated to advancing quality, patient safety, and continuous improvement initiatives, with a strong focus on achieving excellence and striving toward zero harm.  

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Other Information

• Travel within the province of Saskatchewan is required

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, employing more than 45,000 staff in a dynamic healthcare environment. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, safe and patient-centred.

Applicants must upload all relevant documents (ex: certificates, diplomas, proof of enrollment, licenses and/or memberships) relating to the qualifications of the position.  By submitting your application, you consent to your application history and talent profile being shared with Human Resources and the applicable hiring team.

Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Those being interviewed are required to bring a valid Criminal Record Check (CRC) to the interview; it must be dated within six (6) months and include a vulnerable sector search. 

We work together to improve our health and well-being. Every day. For everyone.

We are committed to building a representative, diverse, inclusive, and culturally responsive workforce.

We are committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions Calls to Action.

We work in the spirit of truth and reconciliation, acknowledging Saskatchewan as the traditional territory of First Nations and Métis People.

Please note:  Only applications that include all required documentation will be considered.