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Specialist - Large Scale Change -Health Network
- SK, Canada
- SK, Canada, Canada
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Position #: V46846
Expected Start Date: November 16, 2026
Union: OOS
Facility: Saskatchewan Health Authority
City/Town: To be determined
Department: Director Large Scale Change
Type: Full-time regular
FTE: 1
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: Specialists in Large Scale Change are responsible for performing various key functions within the Quality Improvement, Patient Experience and Strategy portfolio. The Specialists will work with and support senior leaders with large scale change and implementation. Specialists will be key in leading and supporting activities across the SHA in support of achieving our strategic priorities. Specialists will develop and implement tools and support all leaders on the consistent use of change and implementation approaches, including driver diagrams, A3s, project management tools, and change cycles. They will demonstrate knowledge and experience with innovative approaches such as design thinking and complex system theory, while having a solid understanding of measurement for improvement, planning, quality improvement, project management and facilitation
Human Resources Exemption: No
Experience
- Leader who has developed planning and programs in multi-stakeholder environment
- Five (5) years experience in a related area
- Experience developing and leading planning and programs in complex environment
Licenses
- Valid Class 5 driver's license
Other Education and Training
- Licensed, and in good standing, with regulatory body, if applicable
- Undergraduate degree or diploma in a healthcare or management related discipline
- Undergraduate degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Competencies
- Mobilizes people, inspires and leads by example
- Capability to transform systems: Encourage and support innovation
- Analytical skills
- Critical thinking skills
Knowledge and Abilities
- Commitment to a diverse, representative workforce and cultural safety
- Committed to delivering on patient and family centred care
- Ability to lead and coach others
- Ability to adapt to and implement change
- Proven ability to collaborate and partner with a wide variety of stakeholders
- Knowledge in applicable legislation and standards
- Knowledge in First Nation and Metis history in Saskatchewan
- Knowledge in applicable human resource functions and disciplines
- Knowledge in the Saskatchewan health care system
- Knowledge in organization's goals, vision, mission and values
- Exemplifies ethical practices, professionalism and personal integrity
- Commitment to quality, safety, and improvement striving towards zero harm
- Strong interpersonal skills
Other Information
- Travel within Saskatchewan
- For more information on the city of Saskatoon please visit https://www.saskatoon.ca/
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.
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Responsibilities
The specialist will support senior leaders in implementing large-scale changes and strategic initiatives across the health authority. They are responsible for developing tools and facilitating the consistent use of quality improvement methodologies and project management frameworks.
Requirements
Candidates must possess at least five years of experience in a related field and a degree or diploma in a healthcare or management-related discipline. A valid Class 5 driver's license is required, along with the ability to lead and coach others in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment.
Skills
- Quality improvement
- Project management
- Change management
- Design thinking
- Complex system theory
- Facilitation
- Strategic planning
- Measurement for improvement
- Leadership
- Coaching
- Analytical skills
- Critical thinking
- Stakeholder engagement
- Healthcare administration
- Patient-centered care
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Management & Leadership
- Government & Public Sector
- Consulting
Keywords
- Quality Improvement
- Patient Experience
- Strategy
- Large Scale Change
- Driver Diagrams
- A3s
- Project Management
- Change Cycles
- Design Thinking
- Complex System Theory
- Healthcare
- Saskatchewan Health Authority
- Facilitation
- Stakeholder Management
- Cultural Safety
- First Nation History
- Metis History
- Human Resources
- Zero Harm
- Professionalism