About this role
Position #: 122272
Expected Start Date: March 02, 2026
Union: OOS
Facility: Saskatchewan Hospital
City/Town: North Battleford
Department: Director - SK Hospital Forensics & Chief Psychologist
Type: Full-time regular
FTE: 1
Shift information: Days
Hours of Work: 5 shifts of 7.5 hours per 1 weeks
Relief: No
Float: No
Field Hours: No
Salary or Pay Band: As per Terms and Conditions of Employment
Travel Required: Yes
Job Description: The Director Forensic Services/Chief Psychologist is a key leader in Saskatchewan health care, partnering with system leaders to achieve our province’s healthcare goals. Reporting to the Executive Director Primary Health Care NWN, the Director is responsible for contributing to the development and achievement of strategy by articulating gaps and needs. The Director supports strategy through the development and execution of operational and business plans, including cascading, monitoring, reporting, and course correction of same. The Director demonstrates strong leadership to enable an innovative and positive working climate and a client-centric culture. The Director must work cross functionally within the portfolio and across the organization to support operations. The Director will develop partnerships and work closely with system and community partners.
Human Resources Exemption: No
Experience
- Seven (7) years leadership experience
- Experience in strategic planning
Education
- A recognized Doctorate in Psychology
Licenses
- Valid Class 5 driver's license
Competencies
- Advanced - Interpersonal skills
- Advanced - Capability to develop coalitions: build partnerships/networks to create results
- Advanced - Communication skills
- Advanced - Critical thinking skills
- Advanced - Capability to transform systems: Encourage and support innovation
Knowledge and Abilities
- Knowledge in organization's goals, vision, mission and values
- Ability to instruct, collaborate and evaluate performance
- Knowledge in principles of patient and family centered care
- Ability to interpret & apply legislation/guidelines/policy
- Knowledge of the diversity of cultures, values and traditions
- Ability to lead and coach others
- Knowledge in healthcare system in Saskatchewan and across Canada
- Ability to act professionally, ethically and provide sound judgement
Other Information
- For more information on the city of North Battleford please visit https://www.cityofnb.ca/
- Travel within the region and provincially
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.
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.
Other facts
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Cover Photo credit: Tourism Saskatchewan/Paul Austring
What you'll do
- The Director Forensic Services/Chief Psychologist is responsible for contributing to the development and achievement of healthcare strategy in Saskatchewan. This includes developing operational and business plans, monitoring progress, and fostering a client-centric culture.
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