Position #: 179675
Expected Start Date:October 28, 2026
Union:OOS
Facility:Saskatchewan Health Authority
City/Town:To be determined
Department:Quality Improvement
Type:Full time regular
FTE:1
Shift Information:Days
Number of Hours per Rotation:5 shifts of 7.5 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 Director, Accreditation (Director) is a key leader in Saskatchewan health care, partnering with system leaders to achieve our province’s healthcare goals. Reporting to the Executive Director Quality Improvement, 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

- Experience in strategic planning
- Seven (7) years leadership experience

Licenses

- Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

- Undergraduate degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Licensed, and in good standing, with regulatory body, if applicable
- Advanced - Communication skills
- Advanced - Interpersonal skills




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

Knowledge and Abilities

- Ability to interpret & apply legislation/guidelines/policy
- Ability to lead and coach others
- Knowledge in healthcare system in Saskatchewan and across Canada
- Knowledge of diverse, culturally safe and representative workforce
- Proven ability to collaborate and partner with a wide variety of stakeholders
- Knowledge in organization's goals, vision, mission and values
- Ability to instruct, collaborate and evaluate performance
- Knowledge of the diversity of cultures, values and traditions
- Knowledge in principles of patient and family centered care
- Ability to act professionally, ethically and provide sound judgement

Other Information

- Travel provincially

About Us

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.

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📌 Director, Accreditation (Saskatoon)
🏢 Saskatchewan Health Authority
📍 Saskatoon