Director of Health, Mental Health & Addictions

Full-Time Regular Saskatchewan

4 days ago Requisition

POSITION TITLE: Director of Health, Mental Health & Addictions

DEPARTMENT: Ministry of Health, Mental Health & Addictions

CLASSIFICATION: MGEX-02

SALARY RANGE:Starting at $ Per Annum

POSITION TYPE:Full-time, Permanent

ACCOUNTABLE TO: Deputy Chief of Programs & Services

Brief Overview:

Under the direction of the Deputy Chief of Programs and Services (DCPS), the Director of Health and Mental Health & Addiction (HMHA) will provide leadership and guidance in the development, planning, and execution of multiple, complex programs projects distinctly for Métis Citizens. This role supports and aligns with the ministry’s distinctions-based plans, the Minister’s mandate, and the overarching vision and mission of the Métis Nation–Saskatchewan.

The Director will establish and maintain strong partnerships; collaborate and align across MN–S; ensure fiscal accountability; oversee effective operations; identify funding needs for projects and programs; conduct research and analysis; develop strategies to secure funding; lead proposal development; and ensure programs and projects adhere to internal financial controls and comply with external funding agreements. This position is based at the MN–S office in Saskatoon, SK.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and implement distinction-based planning, work plans, and budgets for the full health continuum, including mental health and addictions.
• Provide strategic leadership in mental health promotion, harm reduction, trauma-informed care, and culturally grounded wellness initiatives for Métis Citizens.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, including communities, health authorities, service providers, and funders.
• Foster a psychologically safe and positive work environment by motivating and supporting employees, promoting clear communication, and ensuring effective information sharing.
• Deliver regular briefings to the DCPS and MN–S Minister of Health and Mental Health and Addiction.
• Promote awareness of MN–S governance, including the Constitution of Métis Nation–Saskatchewan.
• Identify and mitigate financial, legal, operational, and reputational risks across HMHA portfolios.
• Provide solutions-focused recommendations to the executive team on program development and risk management.
• Oversee performance planning, evaluation, and career development to build a high-functioning, results-driven team.
• Develop and oversee both annual and five-year budget plans, ensuring completion of quarterly variance reports in accordance with MN–S financial and operational reporting cycles.
• As part of the leadership team, develop clear ministerial policies and procedures aligned to MN–S policies.
• Maintain adherence to funding agreements and established internal financial policies and procedures. Formulate, review, and manage program funding proposals to obtain essential resources.
• Ensure clear communication, engagement, and collaborative consultation with the Minister’s assigned portfolio.
• Ensure effective, accurate, and timely execution and delivery by guiding and managing the teams, providing subject matter expertise, exercising judgment to solve complex problems, and monitoring/reporting progress against expected results and outcomes.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the DCPS.

Knowledge and skills:

• Understanding of provincial and federal health systems, mental health and addictions frameworks, and distinctions-based approaches for Métis populations.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care, harm reduction principles, culturally grounded wellness models, and community-based health strategies.
• Familiarity with Métis Nation – Saskatchewan governance structure, constitution, and Métis culture,…