Position OverviewThe Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is seeking an Addictions Medicine Co Lead to provide provincial clinical leadership within the Mental Health and Addictions Provincial Clinical Network (PCN). We are accepting applications from physicians all over Saskatchewan.In this physician leadership role, the Co Lead will work collaboratively with operational leaders, clinicians, and system partners to provide clinical expertise, strategic guidance, and leadership to the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of coordinated addiction care across Saskatchewan. The role supports the advancement of integrated, evidence-informed care for individuals with substance use disorders, with a particular focus on system alignment, harm reduction, and improving access and outcomes for high risk and complex populations.Operating within a co-leadership leadership model, the Addictions Medicine Co Lead shares accountability for PCN strategy, planning, and performance, contributing to a coordinated provincial approach to system improvement and clinical integration.About the Provincial Clinical NetworkThe Provincial Clinical Network serves as a system-level structure to align clinical care, reduce variation, and support quality improvement across services and sectors. It enables coordination across working groups, promotes consistent standards of care, and facilitates collaboration among clinicians, leaders, and partners.This work supports a population experiencing complex and evolving challenges, including polysubstance use, concurrent mental health conditions, and elevated risk of morbidity and mortality.Role SummaryThe Addictions Medicine Co Lead provides provincial leadership across clinical strategy, system integration, and network development, supporting the advancement of a coordinated, high-quality addiction care system across the continuum.Key Responsibilities:Leadership and System IntegrationWorking in partnership with PCN and operational leadership, the Co Lead will contribute to the development and implementation of a coordinated provincial addiction care system by:

Co leading the development and execution of PCN strategy, priorities, and workplans

Supporting alignment of addiction services across emergency departments, inpatient settings, and community-based care

Guiding the development of standardized assessment approaches, treatment pathways, and recovery-oriented models of care

Identifying system gaps and supporting integrated, cross-sector solutions

Clinical Leadership and Population FocusThe Co Lead provides expert leadership in addiction medicine to support safe, effective, and equitable care by:

Advancing evidence-informed substance use disorder care models

Supporting withdrawal management, stabilization, and ongoing treatment approaches

Championing harm reduction strategies aligned with best practice and system need

Supporting system response to high-risk populations impacted by the opioid and polysubstance crisis 8

Network Development and EngagementThe Co Lead plays a key role in building a connected and collaborative provincial network by:

Engaging addiction medicine physicians, primary care providers, and interdisciplinary teams

Facilitating collaboration across health, justice, and community partners

Supporting knowledge exchange, communities of practice, and shared learning across regions

Collaboration with Provincial Working Groups

Providing subject-matter leadership across PCN working groups

Supporting integration across stabilization, inpatient, outpatient, and system enabler workstreams

Ensuring outputs are clinically aligned, coordinated, and implementable at a provincial level

Quality Improvement and EvaluationThe Co Lead contributes to continuous improvement and system performance by:

Supporting the development of measurable outcomes and performance indicators

Contributing to evaluation of patient outcomes and system effectiveness

Promoting evidence-informed practice, innovation, and continuous learning

Culture and LeadershipThe Addictions Medicine Co Lead demonstrates leadership that fosters a collaborative, innovative, and patient-centered culture aligned with the vision and values of the Provincial Clinical Network and the Saskatchewan Health Authority.The role promotes clinical excellence and accountability by supporting a learning health system approach—encouraging reflection, shared problem-solving, and continuous improvement across teams and partners. Through influence, mentorship, and relationship-building, the Co Lead enables meaningful engagement across disciplines and sectors, supporting a respectful, inclusive, and high-performing environment focused on improving outcomes for individuals and communities.ScopeAccountabilities:

Provincial clinical leadership and alignment

System integration and improvement

Stakeholder engagement and network development

Not in Scope:

Operational or program management

Direct service oversight

Budget authority

Specialty Type: Physician Leadership

Qualifications:

QualificationsRequired:

Licensed physician in Saskatchewan with experience in Addiction Medicine

Demonstrated expertise in substance use disorder treatment, harm reduction, and care of complex populations

Experience working in system-level or cross-sector initiatives

Preferred:

Experience with opioid agonist therapy (OAT)

Experience across inpatient, emergency, and community addiction services

Familiarity with provincial substance use trends and system challenges

Leadership Competencies

Ability to lead through influence in complex systems

Strong collaboration, engagement, and communication skills

Commitment to patient-centered care, equity, and system improvement

Additional Information:

Please submit your CV/resume/Cover letter in confidence to ***@saskhealthauthority.ca (🔒 Premium) to apply