Legal Counsel

Position #: 201688

Expected Start Date: May 19, 2026

Union: OOS

Facility: Saskatchewan Health Authority

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: Legal Counsel

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

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

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: No

Salary or Pay Band: As per Terms and Conditions of Employment

Travel Required: Yes

Job Description: Legal Counsel is a key leader in Saskatchewan health care, partnering with system leaders to achieve our province’s healthcare goals. Reporting to the Chief Legal Counsel, Legal Counsel is responsible for providing legal support, guidance and direction to the Saskatchewan Health Authority. Legal support will be provided primarily for delivery of health services, accreditation, legislative and regulatory compliance, privacy and access to information, Practitioner Staff Affairs and risk management matters in the form of negotiating, drafting legal documents, representing the SHA in disputes, advising and training regarding statute, case law and contract interpretation. The incumbent represents the Saskatchewan Health Authority in negotiations, ADR including mediations/arbitrations and matters before courts and administrative tribunals.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• Experience in diverse areas of health law and public health regulation
• Experience in privacy and access to information
• Experience in civil and administrative litigation
• Experience in medical professional practice regulation

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD)

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

• Licensed, and in good standing, with regulatory body, if applicable

Competencies

• Advanced - Interpersonal skills
• Advanced - Communication skills
• Advanced - Critical thinking skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge in negotiation techniques
• Knowledge of diverse, culturally safe and representative workforce
• Knowledge in conflict resolution techniques
• Negotiation, conflict resolution and mediation skills.
• Ability to lead and coach others
• Knowledge in the applicable area of law
• Knowledge in healthcare system in Saskatchewan and across Canada
• Knowledge in organization's goals, vision, mission and values
• Proven ability to collaborate and partner with a wide variety of stakeholders
• Ability to interpret and apply relevant legislation
• Exemplifies ethical practices, professionalism and personal integrity
• Knowledge in principles of patient and family centered care

Other Information

• Travel within the region and provincially