Cecile Hunt, chief executive officer of the Prince Albert Parkland Health, announced the appointment of Cheryl Elliott as the new vice-president of finance.
"Cheryl has a strong financial background and has been a valuable member of the Health Region's financial team for more than a decade," Hunt said.
Elliott assumed the role Sept. 12. Elliott is a charted accountant with a Bachelor of Commerce Degree from the University of Saskatchewan. She has worked for the Prince Albert Parkland Health Region and Prince Albert Health District since March 2001, including roles at director of accounting, director of budgets and director of finance. She has been acting vice-president of finance since July 2011. She has also provided chief financial officer support to the Mamawetan Churchill River Health Region in a shared service environment.
"I've enjoyed my work in the region for the past 10 years, and I'm looking forward to the new challenges of leading the Finance portfolio, working with the senior management team and providing support for the Region's managers and staff," Elliott said.
Prior to joining the health region, Elliott worked at Meyer Norris Penney (formerly Woodhouse, Tucker & Partners Chartered Accountants). She was a member of the Saskatchewan Real Estate Commission from April 2003 to July 2011. She has been a volunteer with many community organizations in Prince Albert, including Prince Albert Minor Softball, Prince Albert Kinette Club, Prince Albert Irish Dance Academy and the Spruce Home Parent Teacher Council.
The vice-president of finance is responsible for the region's financial services, including budgeting, accounting and materials management.
