Kelly Miner
Chief Executive Officer, SAHO

Kelly brings extensive labour relations experience as Chief Executive Officer of SAHO, having worked in the labour relations field for over 25 years. Her vision and executive leadership skills have been integral to developing strong relationships between employers, the Ministry of Health, and the many diverse labour unions across the provincial healthcare system.  

Kelly has led SAHO through several rounds of collective bargaining and continues to see further growth and development of SAHO's programming in classification and job evaluation, out-of-scope classifications, and compensation and data analytics.    

Before joining SAHO, Kelly served as the Director of Labour Relations for the Saskatchewan Union of Nurses, which provided her with keen insight into the working relationship between employers and healthcare unions. She also garnered a broad spectrum of labour relations and administrative experience while fulfilling her role as the Senior Industrial Relations Officer and interim Registrar at the Labour Relations Board.  

Kelly enjoys fishing at any of Saskatchewan's spectacular Northern lakes, traveling across Canada, and exploring our country's beauty. She enjoys baking, which proves to be a popular pastime that family, friends, and neighbours enjoy. However, Kelly believes one of her most active pursuits may be simply keeping up with her three adult daughters. 

Katelyn Soltys
Executive Director, SAHO

Katelyn brings a diverse background in legal, financial, and administrative leadership to her role as Executive Director at SAHO. She previously served as Legal Counsel with SAHO, where her legal expertise provided essential guidance on a wide range of organizational matters.

In addition to her legal credentials, Katelyn holds a degree in commerce and gained valuable experience in budget planning and corporate operations during her time with the City of Moose Jaw. This unique combination of skills positions her well to support SAHO’s strategic priorities through informed, balanced decision-making.

In her role as Executive Director, Katelyn acts as a deputy to the CEO and provides executive leadership and oversight for Corporate Services. She also leads the SAHO Provincial Market Supplement Programs, contributing to the organization's ongoing efforts in workforce planning and compensation strategies.

Outside of work, Katelyn enjoys traveling and discovering new places with her family. With three young children active in sports, she is frequently found at the hockey rink or on the baseball diamond, where she helps coach her son’s baseball team. She also enjoys getting outside and going for walks with her dog, Bella.

Mark Brochu
Director, Bargaining and Interpretation, SAHO

Mark brings a strong background in labour relations with over 20 years of experience in the field. He also holds his Chartered Professionals in Human Resources (CPHR) designation.

Mark leads a team of Bargaining and Interpretation Specialists in ensuring the consistent interpretation and application of multiple provincial collective agreements. His comprehensive understanding of the provincial healthcare system lends itself to a strategic solution-based approach to negotiations. Mark prioritizes fostering positive working relationships and building long-term rapport within the labour relations environment.

Outside of work, Mark enjoys hunting, fishing, darts, and spending time with family.

Kent Seidler B.S. Mathematics, B.A. Finance
Director, Compensation and Data Analytics, SAHO

Kent Seidler is SAHO’s Director, Compensation and Data Analytics. Kent holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mathematics, and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from the University of Regina.

Kent recently celebrated having worked at SAHO for 15 years. In that time, Kent’s leadership has supported his team in providing quality costing and data analytics to the Ministry of Health, Saskatchewan Health Authority, Saskatchewan Cancer Agency, Affiliate Organizations, 3sHealth and eHealth.

In addition, Kent and his team provide comprehensive and timely costing and data analytics to support the Collective Bargaining process, the Provincial Market Supplement Program, and the Provincial Out-of-Scope Compensation Plan. At a national level, Kent has also established strong working relationships with partner organizations across western Canada which ensures up- to-date salary and comparator data is maintained.  

 Kent enjoys classic cars, movies and hockey when not at work.

Ben Wihlidal
Director of Classification and Job Evaluation, SAHO

Ben Wihlidal is the Director, Classification and Job Evaluation at SAHO, with nearly 20 years of progressive experience in Human Resources. In his current role, Ben oversees a team of seasoned professionals responsible for consistent and compliant administration of classification and job evaluation plans to support fair and transparent practices across the health care system.

Over the years Ben has cultivated strong relationships in the health sector and maintains an in-depth understanding of the strategic human resource needs of health care employers. His collaborative approach ensures alignment between classification standards and organizational goals, driving consistency and equity in job evaluation processes.

Beyond his professional commitments, Ben is passionate about the outdoors and enjoys camping, skiing and angling with his family.