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 Vice President, Provincial Clinical and Support Services is a pivotal executive leadership role within the SHA, responsible for one of the largest and most complex portfolios in the organization. With direct accountability for a $1B portfolio spanning diagnostic imaging, laboratory services, pharmacy, all clinical support areas, and essential corporate services such as environmental services, nutrition, and facilities management, the Vice President has a unique opportunity to influence the quality, efficiency, and sustainability of care across the province. As a member of the Operational Executive Team and reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, this leader will drive strategies that advance SHA’s key priorities, leverage provincially led service lines for maximum system impact, and cultivate alignment and synergies across a broad and interconnected set of functions. This is an exceptional opportunity for an executive who thrives on complexity, innovation, and transformation – someone who wants to shape the future of integrated service delivery and generate meaningful, measurable progress for patients, providers, and communities across Saskatchewan.

 

The ideal candidate is a seasoned health system leader with deep experience operating within large, complex, multi-site environments and a track record of delivering measurable operational and strategic outcomes. They bring the leadership agility to oversee a wide-ranging provincial portfolio, the ability to identify system improvement opportunities, and the discipline to ensure execution on key priorities. Adept at leading transformation, they understand how to optimize resources, apply strong business and financial acumen, leverage technology, and drive continuous improvement across diverse service lines. This individual excels in executive-level collaboration, is skilled at navigating change, and can inspire high-performing teams to deliver consistent, high-quality services that support patient care across the province. While their professional background may vary, they share a common profile: a visionary yet pragmatic leader capable of integrating clinical and support services to deliver exceptional value across the entire health system.

 

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.

 

Odgers is deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all the work that we do. As part of our efforts to better understand our ability to reach as broad a pool of candidates as possible for our searches, our DEI team would like to encourage you to take a moment and access our Self-Declaration Form.