Position # : 179697Expected Start Date:

November 30, 2026Union:

OOSFacility

To be determinedCity/Town

To be determinedDepartment

EthicsType

Full-time temporaryExpected Up to Date:

June 30, 2027FTE:

1Shift Information:

DaysNumber of Hours per Rotation:

5 shifts of 7.5 hours per 1 weeksRelief:

NoFloat

NoSalary or Pay Band

As per Terms and Conditions of EmploymentTravel Required:

YesJob 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:

NoExperience

Experience in strategic planningSeven (7) years leadership experience5+ years in clinical and organizational ethics and ethics educationEducation





Master’s degree in Philosophy or other health-care Ethics related field and clinical backgroundor Ph.D. in Philosophy or EthicsLicenses

Valid Class 5 driver's licenseOther Education and Training

Licensed, and in positive standing, with regulatory body, if applicableUndergraduate degree or an equivalent combination of education and experienceCompetencies

Advanced - Capability to transform systems: Encourage and support innovationAdvanced - Communication skillsAdvanced - Interpersonal skillsAdvanced - Critical thinking skillsAdvanced - Capability to develop coalitions: build partnerships/networks to create resultsAdvanced - Negotiation, conflict resolution and mediation skillsKnowledge and Abilities

Knowledge in healthcare system in Saskatchewan and across CanadaKnowledge in organization's goals, vision, mission and valuesAbility to instruct, collaborate and evaluate performanceAbility to act professionally, ethically and provide sound judgementKnowledge of the diversity of cultures, values and traditionsKnowledge of diverse, culturally safe and representative workforceAbility to interpret & apply legislation/guidelines/policyExpert knowledge in the application of Accreditation Canada standardsExpert knowledge in clinical practice guidelines across health professionsProven ability to collaborate and partner with a wide variety of stakeholdersAbility to provide instruction and teach adultsKnowledge in principles of patient and family centered careAbility to lead and coach othersHas demonstrated strong critical thinking, financial and analytical skillsPromotes innovation, guides change and is committed to continuous improvementCommitment to quality, safety, and improvement striving towards zero harmOther Information

Travel within the region and provinciallyA fellowship and experience in healthcare ethics is an asset

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