13 Sep
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Saskatchewan Health Coalition
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Regina
13 Sep
Saskatchewan Health Coalition
Regina
The Saskatchewan Health Coalition is looking for a highly motivated, self-directed individual who is committed to advocating for public health care and related priorities across the province. This is SHC's only paid position and the director works closely with a volunteer provincial board to carry out the organization's advocacy, membership development, and operational/administrative work.
Total Compensation
Hours: 30 hours per week (0.75 FTE)
Compensation: $4,800 per month ($57,600 per year)
Benefits: $2,500/year stipend provided for an individual benefits plan
Vacation: Four weeks
Working Conditions
Reports to: SHC Executive Committee
Location: Remote, from anywhere in Saskatchewan; Regina or Saskatoon preferred
Travel: Semi-regularly throughout the province and beyond to host, attend/table, or speak at events
Term: Three-year contract, with probationary period
About Us The Saskatchewan Health Coalition (SHC) is a non-partisan, democratic, non-profit coalition committed to advocating for a publicly funded and administered health care system in Saskatchewan. Rooted in the province's history as the birthplace of Medicare, SHC unites individuals and organizations to ensure quality care for all. Our priorities include defending public health care, advocating for national Pharmacare, improving seniors' care, among others.
Job Activities
- Lead SHC's public campaigns and advocacy work, as related to defending public health care and other key priorities
- Plan and execute events, town halls, workshops, and rallies, in accordance with SHC’s mandate
- Represent SHC at conventions, rallies, and events, and build relationships with funding unions, community organizations, and allied coalitions, including tabling at conventions and other events
- Recruit, manage, and communicate with SHC's membership, including processing applications and renewals
- Run SHC's recurring annual cycle: AGM preparation, the annual corporate filing, and coordinating renewals with funders and stakeholders
- Develop communication materials, including graphics for social media posts, flyers, and outreach activities
- Maintain SHC's website and social media presence; prepare and send email blasts and/or a regular newsletter
- Assist with financial processes and annual budget; manage SHC’s administrative activities
- Stay current on provincial and national trends related to SHC's mandate
- Manage board files and annual calendar, assisting with agendas, bylaws, policies, and board processes.
Required Expertise and Experience
- A university degree and/or at least three years of demonstrated experience in administration, communications and outreach, and/or project management
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, from board reporting to public speaking to letters to the editor, and the ability to work effectively with board members, membership, and community partners
- Comfort with basic design, messaging, and social media
- Comfort working as SHC's sole staff person. This includes the ability to set your own work plan and schedule and to balance time-sensitive advocacy priorities against the role's recurring administrative load
- Experience with membership recruitment and retention, as well as collaboration with community partners
- Previous experience working with a non-profit board will be considered an asset
- An understanding of and commitment to the philosophy of public health care; ability to understand broad policy change and its impact on the public; knowledge of provincial and federal government structure and jurisdiction; demonstrated advocacy experience; and knowledge of community organizing principles
- Technology: Skilled in Microsoft word/google docs, excel, powerpoint (or other presentation software), and, adobe. Positive working knowledge of G-Suite, Canva, basic website maintenance, online booking and email systems.
How to Apply
Please prepare a cover letter outlining why you are interested in the position and how your experience and skills will benefit the Saskatchewan Health Coalition. Send your cover letter and an up-to-date resume to:
Rachel Loewen Walker
[email protected]
Deadline for applications is 4:00 pm on Friday, October 2nd, 2026. You can also contact the above email with any questions about this posting in advance of the deadline.
Our Commitment to Equity The Saskatchewan Health Coalition actively encourages and prioritizes applications from people who self-identify as members of underrepresented groups or communities, or as those that have experienced barriers to equitable treatment and representation. Please indicate this in your cover letter, if you are comfortable doing so.
Our Hiring Process
After the application deadline, the hiring committee will review all applications and create a shortlist of candidates. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to the interview process and may request alternative interview methods if accommodations are needed.
Candidates selected for an interview will be asked to provide three references and to submit a short portfolio documenting related work (i.e. a writing sample and samples of messaging and/or design-work). Full guidelines for the portfolio will be provided if you are invited to the interview process. The successful candidate will be required to complete a criminal record check, reimbursed by SHC.
Pay: $57,600.00 per year
Application question(s)
- Tell us why you want to advocate for Saskatchewan Public Health Care System?
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Regina, SK S4P 0W1
📌 Provincial Director (Regina)
🏢 Saskatchewan Health Coalition
📍 Regina