Job Description

Position # 122272

Expected Start Date: June 15, 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

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

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

• 7 years experience in the provision of psychology services
• Experience in strategic planning

Education

• A recognized Doctorate in Psychology

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license
• Licensed and in good standing with professional association and/or regulatory body, if applicable

Competencies

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

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge in healthcare system in Saskatchewan and across Canada
• Ability to interpret & apply legislation/guidelines/policy
• Ability to lead and coach others
• Ability to instruct, collaborate and evaluate performance
• Knowledge of the diversity of cultures, values and traditions
• Knowledge in organization's goals, vision, mission and values
• Knowledge in principles of patient and family centered care
• 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 salary for this position is $181,000 and benefits as per Out-of-Scope terms and conditions of employment.
• Typical hours of work would be 7.5 hours per day (M-F).
• The successful applicant may also qualify for a $25,000 recruitment incentive, and up to $10,000 in relocation assistance.

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.