Position #: 201917
Expected Start Date: October 05, 2026
Union: OOS
Facility: Saskatchewan Health Authority
City/Town: Saskatoon
Department: System Flow
Type: Full-time temporary
Expected Up to Date: April 06, 2028
FTE: 1
Shift Information: Days
Number of Hours per Rotation: 5 shifts of 7.5 hours per 1 weeks
Relief: No
Float: No
Salary or Pay Band: As per Terms and Conditions of Employment
Travel Required: Yes
Job Description: The Specialist is responsible to ensure consistent application of planning and improvement tools and methodologies throughout their portfolio. The Specialist is expected to maintain strategy and improvement standards as outlined in the SHA Roadmap and Saskatoon Health Acute Care strategic plan. The focus is to organize and oversee improvement initiatives by taking a lead role in linking with key stakeholders, developing project teams, establishing target dates, monitoring outcomes, and providing regular updates for service line integration. They must effectively work with staff, leaders, physicians to integrate best practices and standards. The position varies in scope and influences the success of system-wide improvement and organizational goals. They are responsible to facilitate a quality of culture across a large diverse organization and model a consistent approach to process improvement. They must be an advocate for staff and patient safety as well as a system sustainability.
Human Resources Exemption: No
Experience
- 3-5 years' experience working in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment
- Experience in quality improvement
- Leadership experience in a health care setting
Education
- Bachelor's degree in a health related discipline
- Bachelor of Commerce (BComm)
- Undergraduate degree or diploma in project management
Licenses
- Valid Class 5 driver's license
Other Education and Training
- Licensed, and in good standing, with regulatory body, if applicable
- Equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable
Competencies
- Mobilizes people, inspires and leads by example
- Facilitation skills
- Analytical skills
- Communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Planning skills
- Project management skills
- Leadership skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Organizational skills
- Capability to transform systems: Encourage and support innovation
- Computer skills
Knowledge and Abilities
- Ability to lead and coach others
- Exemplifies ethical practices, professionalism and personal integrity
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Knowledge in First Nation and Metis history in Saskatchewan
- Knowledge in applicable human resource functions and disciplines
- Ability to adapt to and implement change
- Commitment to quality, safety, and improvement striving towards zero harm
- Commitment to a diverse, representative workforce and cultural safety
- Knowledge in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action
- Knowledge in applicable legislation and standards
- Proven ability to collaborate and partner with a wide variety of stakeholders
- Knowledge in organization's goals, vision, mission and values
- Committed to delivering on patient and family centred care
- Knowledge in the Saskatchewan health care system
Other Information
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, employing more than 45,000 staff in a dynamic healthcare environment. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, safe and patient-centred.
Applicants must upload all relevant documents (ex: certificates, diplomas, proof of enrollment, licenses and/or memberships) relating to the qualifications of the position. By submitting your application, you consent to your application history and talent profile being shared with Human Resources and the applicable hiring team.
Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Those being interviewed are required to bring a valid Criminal Record Check (CRC) to the interview; it must be dated within six (6) months and include a vulnerable sector search.
We work together to improve our health and well-being. Every day. For everyone.
We are committed to building a representative, diverse, inclusive, and culturally responsive workforce.
We are committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions Calls to Action.
We work in the spirit of truth and reconciliation, acknowledging Saskatchewan as the traditional territory of First Nations and Métis People.
Please note: Only applications that include all required documentation will be considered.