Public Advisors bring lived experience with regulated health professionals - whether as patients, caregivers or community members. Public Advisors reflect the voices of Saskatchewan residents and contribute insight to help inform the future of health regulation and make it more inclusive, equitable and responsive.

Duties and responsibilities

As a Public Advisor, you are responsible to:

• Attend advisor meetings, focus groups or participate in survey-based engagements, and contribute thoughtfully and respectfully.
• Review and provide feedback on regulatory materials including but not limited to draft policies, guidelines, public-facing communications with a focus on clarity, relevance, impact and public interest.
• Participate in orientation and training sessions, including those related to equity, cultural safety and trauma-informed practices.
• Share personal experiences and reflections that can broaden regulatory understanding and support better public outcomes.
• Uphold confidentiality, following SPRAN’s Code of Conduct, and creating a welcoming and safe space for all participants.

Eligibility and composition

Public Advisors are Saskatchewan residents aged 18 and older who bring lived experiences, preferably with regulated health professionals, whether as patients, caregivers, advocates and community members. The network aims to ensure that public input into regulation reflects the diversity of Saskatchewan's population.

SPRAN prioritizes inclusion and welcomes perspectives from Saskatchewan people whose voices are often unheard.

To maintain objectivity and avoid real or perceived conflicts of interest, Public Advisors:

• Should not be employed by a Saskatchewan health regulatory body, the Saskatchewan Health Authority and/or be a health professional.
• Should not serve on any governing Council of a Saskatchewan health regulatory body.
• Should not be licensed as a regulated professional, whether in health or another profession.
• Should not be employed by government or any organization in a role that directly influences the regulatory work of SPRAN College Partners.

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