Position #: 9004097
Expected Start Date: October 15, 2026
Union: OOS
Facility: Saskatchewan Health Authority
City/Town: Saskatoon
Department: Executive Director Office - Continuing Care - Provincial
Type: Full-time regular
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 & improvement tools & methodologies. The position is expected to maintain strategy & improvement standards as outlined in the SHA Roadmap & Strategic Plan. The focus of the Specialist is to organize & oversee improvement initiatives, taking a lead role with key stakeholders, develop project teams, determine the scope, establish target dates, monitor outcomes of the project & provide regular updates for service line integration. The Specialist must effectively work with staff, leaders, physicians to integrate best practices & standards. The position varies in scope & influences the success of system-wide improvement & attainment of organizational goals. The Specialist is responsible to facilitate a quality of culture across a large diverse organization & model a rigorous, consistent approach to quality improvement. The Specialist must be an advocate for staff & patient safety as well as a system sustainability.
Human Resources Exemption: No
Experience
- 3-5 years' recognized experience in a complex health care environment
Education
- Bachelor's degree in a health related discipline
Licenses
- Valid Class 5 driver's license
Other Education and Training
- Equivalent combination of education and experience
- Lean improvement training/certification is an asset.
- Licensed, and in good standing, with regulatory body, if applicable
Competencies
- Advanced - Interpersonal skills
- Advanced - Collaborative skills
- Advanced - Mobilizes people, inspires and leads by example
- Advanced - Project management skills
- Advanced - Organizational skills
- Advanced - Computer skills
- Advanced - Planning skills
- Advanced - Communication skills
- Advanced - Demonstrates leadership skills
- Advanced - Facilitation skills
Knowledge and Abilities
- Analytical thinking and the ability to assist others to recognize key issues
- Knowledge in organization's goals, vision, mission and values
- Knowledge of First Nations and Metis history in Saskatchewan
- Knowledge of the healthcare system in Saskatchewan.
- Commitment to a diverse, representative workforce and cultural safety
- Knowledge in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action
Other Information
- Travel within Saskatchewan
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.