Executive Director of Provincial Mental Health and Addictions

Position #: V46056

Expected Start Date: December 02, 2024

Union: OOS

Facility: Saskatchewan Health Authority

City/Town: TBD

Department: Executive Director - Provincial Services - Mental Health & Addictions

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

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

Job Description: The Executive Director of Provincial Mental Health and Addictions (ED) is a key leader in Saskatchewan health care, partnering with system leaders to achieve our province’s healthcare goals. Reporting to the Vice President and Physician Executive of Integrated Northern Health, the ED is responsible for the development and achievement of provincial strategies and plans for the Mental Health and Addictions service line. The ED will transform service delivery by leading provincial service planning, deploying initiatives to standardize care delivery, preparing business cases for new priorities and investments, and leading the planning and implementation of SHA strategies through the annual Roadmap. The ED demonstrates strong leadership to ensure that there is an innovative and positive working climate and a client-centric culture. The ED must work cross functionally across integrated health and support portfolios and will work closely with other system partners.

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: No

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

Travel Required: Yes

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• Ten (10) years leadership experience
• Experience in strategic planning

Education

• Master’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Other Education and Training

• Undergraduate degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Competencies

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

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge of diverse, culturally safe and representative workforce
• Knowledge in financial management
• Proven ability to collaborate and partner with a wide variety of stakeholders
• Ability to lead and coach others
• Ability to interpret & apply legislation/guidelines/policy
• Knowledge in organization's goals, vision, mission and values
• Knowledge in healthcare system in Saskatchewan and across Canada
• Knowledge in principles of patient and family centered care
• Ability to instruct, collaborate and evaluate performance

Other Information

• Travel within the region and provincially
• Professional registration with applicable professional assoc. (if applicable)