Position # : 179697
Expected Start Date: November 30, 2026
Union: OOS
Facility: To be determined
City/Town: To be determined
Department: Ethics
Type: Full-time temporary
Expected Up to Date: June 30, 2027
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, Ethics is a key leader in Saskatchewan health care, partnering with system leaders to achieve our province’s healthcare goals. The Director will help to lead and support the Saskatchewan Health Authority and the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency (SCA) in the development, implementation and evaluation of a comprehensive, integrated, and sustainable joint Ethics Program. Reporting to the Executive Director, Insights for Better Health, 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, as well as with partnering organizations, 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
5+ years in clinical and organizational ethics and ethics education
Education Master’s degree in Philosophy or other health-care Ethics related field and clinical background




or Ph.D. in Philosophy or Ethics
Licenses Valid Class 5 driver's license
Other Education and Training Licensed, and in valuable standing, with regulatory body, if applicable
Undergraduate degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Competencies Advanced - Capability to transform systems: Encourage and support innovation
Advanced - Communication skills
Advanced - Interpersonal skills
Advanced - Critical thinking skills
Advanced - Capability to develop coalitions: build partnerships/networks to create results
Advanced - Negotiation, conflict resolution and mediation skills
Knowledge and Abilities Knowledge in healthcare system in Saskatchewan and across Canada
Knowledge in organization's goals, vision, mission and values
Ability to instruct, collaborate and evaluate performance
Ability to act professionally, ethically and provide sound judgement
Knowledge of the diversity of cultures, values and traditions
Knowledge of diverse, culturally safe and representative workforce
Ability to interpret & apply legislation/guidelines/policy
Expert knowledge in the application of Accreditation Canada standards
Expert knowledge in clinical practice guidelines across health professions
Proven ability to collaborate and partner with a wide variety of stakeholders
Ability to provide instruction and teach adults
Knowledge in principles of patient and family centered care
Ability to lead and coach others
Has demonstrated strong critical thinking, financial and analytical skills
Promotes innovation, guides change and is committed to continuous improvement
Commitment to quality, safety, and improvement striving towards zero harm
Other Information Travel within the region and provincially
A fellowship and experience in healthcare ethics is an asset

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📌 Director, Ethics (Saskatchewan)
🏢 Saskatchewan Health Authority
📍 Saskatchewan