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Director Forensic Services and Chief Psychologist

HealthCareersInSask.ca • North Battleford • 2d ago

Position #: 122272

Expected Start Date: January 12, 2026

Union: OOS

Facility: Saskatchewan Hospital

City/Town: North Battleford

Department: Director - SK Hospital Forensics & Chief Psychologist

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Hours of Work: 5 shifts of 7.5 hours per 1 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: No

Salary or Pay Band: The salary for this position is $181,000 and benefits as per Out-of-Scope terms and conditions of employment.

Travel Required: Yes

Job Description: 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, 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 3-5 years experience in the provision of psychology services Experience, at an operational level, as a leader who has developed and led innovative planning and programs in complex, multi-stakeholder environments 3-5 years in a leadership position with progressive advancement. Education A recognized Doctorate in Psychology Licensed and in good standing with professional association and/or regulatory body, if applicable Licenses Valid Class 5 driver's license Competencies Advanced - Capability to transform systems: Encourage and support innovation Advanced - Capability to develop coalitions: build partnerships/networks to create results Advanced - Communication skills Advanced - Critical thinking skills Advanced - Interpersonal skills Knowledge and Abilities Ability to act professionally, ethically and provide sound judgement Ability to instruct, collaborate and evaluate performance Knowledge in organization's goals, vision, mission and values Ability to interpret & apply legislation/guidelines/policy Knowledge of the diversity of cultures, values and traditions Ability to lead and coach others Knowledge in principles of patient and family centered care Knowledge in healthcare system in Saskatchewan and across Canada Other Information For more information on the city of North Battleford please visit https://www.cityofnb.ca/ Travel within the region and provincially The successful applicant may also qualify for a $25,000 recruitment incentive, and up to $10,000 in relocation assistance