Director, Research and Analysis - EXE002331

Employment Type**:** Permanent Full-time

Location(s)****: SK-Rgna-Regina

Ministry**:** 032 Health

Salary Range**:** $9,515-$12,367 Monthly

Grade**:** MCP.09.

The Ministry of Health is committed to a health system that puts patients first by providing better health, better care, better value, and better teams for Saskatchewan. The Ministry is committed to excellence and innovation, to upholding a constructive workplace culture, and to serving the people of Saskatchewan.

The Opportunity

The Healthcare Human Resources Branch within the Ministry of Health has an opportunity for a strategic leader with strong communication skills, experience in a data-related field, and a demonstrated ability to work with a range of stakeholders, for the permanent full-time position of Director, Research and Analysis. This is an exciting opportunity for an innovative individual interested in a role that is fast-paced, has tangible outcomes for the healthcare sector, and involves a wide range of functions. The role within the Research and Analysis unit acts as the foundation for strategy and initiative development in the Ministry and for a wide stakeholder group. The position is based in Regina.

Reporting to the Executive Director, this position will be responsible to:

Strategic Leadership & Planning

• Lead unit, branch, and Ministry-level planning, tracking, and evaluation.
• Provide strategic direction on workforce planning and lead annual provincial health human resource forecasting for the sector.
• Oversee the creation of interjurisdictional scans.
• Support the Ministry’s budget development process
• Lead budget planning, tracking, and contract management.
• Support the development of evidence-based policies using quantitative and qualitative data.

Technical Oversight

• Lead development and execution of the health system occupational prioritization and profile development process.
• Ensure the application of advanced statistical and analytical techniques in workforce planning.
• Promote the use of data visualization and reporting tools to support decision-making.

Information & Knowledge Management

• Ensure the integrity and accuracy of data outputs and government documents (e.g., briefing notes, CDIs).
• Lead responses to Freedom of Information requests and ensure compliance with data governance standards.
• Champion knowledge management practices and continuous improvement in data systems.

Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration

• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Act as a key Ministry contact on workforce planning within the health sector.
• Advise the Executive Director and other key stakeholders within the Ministry.
• Represent the Branch at the Government of Saskatchewan, Provincial and Federal tables as required.
• Facilitate collaboration across units and with external partners to align strategic goals.
• Participate in committee work.

Team & Resource Management

• Supervise a six-person team, including a manager and senior policy analysts.
• Support talent development and foster a healthy, psychologically safe, and equitable work environment.
• Support branch budget development, tracking, and forecasting.
• Establish unit priorities, accountabilities, and plans.

The Ideal Candidate

• You are a results-oriented leader with strong verbal and written communication skills. You bring:
• Proven experience in data interpretation, analysis, evaluation, and forecasting.
• The ability to translate data insights into strategic policy recommendations.
• Proficiency in research and analysis techniques, data presentation, and workforce forecasting and planning.
• Experience with fiscal and program accountability.
• Knowledge of international and domestic recruitment issues and concerns.
• Knowledge of health workforce planning trends and issues, particularly in Saskatchewan.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills.
• Knowledge of government decision-making processes and public sector operations.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and provide direction.
• Ability to act as one team, showing respect and integrity.
• A drive for excellence through continuous improvement.

Typically, the knowledge and skills required for this position would be obtained through the completion of a post-graduate degree in public/business/health administration, health sciences, or economics. However, a related field combined with several years of senior experience in a comparable technical and strategic role will also be considered.

Candidates are asked to clearly describe in their cover letter and resume where they have acquired the knowledge, and the skills required for success in this position. Candidates will be screened based on this information.

What We Offer

• A competitive salary;
• Comprehensive benefits package including pension;
• Vacation, scheduled days off (SDO) and other types of leave;
• Advancement opportunities, and
• Flexible work arrangements.

We are committed to workplace diversity.

Hours of Work**:** M - Monthly Out of Scope

Number of Openings**:** 1

Closing Date: Nov 20, 2025, 11:59:00 PM