Specialist - Quality Improvement Performance, Reporting, & Service Planning

Position #: 9011206

Expected Start Date: October 26, 2026

Union: OOS

Facility: Saskatchewan Health Authority

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: Director Strategic Reporting and Service Planning

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: October 26, 2027

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days, Standby

Number of Hours per Rotation: 5 shifts of 7.5 hours per 1 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Hours of Work: Standard Hours

Salary or Pay Band: As per Terms and Conditions of Employment

Travel Required: Yes

Job Description: The Strategy & Innovation Specialist is a key function within the Strategy & Innovation portfolio that works within five key areas: lead planning, partner, measure performance, innovate and spread, and guide transformation change initiative. As a large and complex organization, the Saskatchewan Health Authority requires alignment, leadership and support across these key areas.The Strategy and Innovation Specialist is an experienced professional with a broad-based background in health planning and organizational change. They use systems theory to help teams understand and assess current state, envision future state, identify gaps, and create actionable plans for improvement. They are committed to understanding and learning from stakeholder (including patients, families, and staff) experiences to inform organizational planning on an ongoing basis.They will collaborate and coordinate work with colleagues in the broader Quality, Safety and Strategy portfolio. Strategy and Innovation Specialists are generalists who have demonstrated their drive for continuous learning and application of new knowledge and skills.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• Experience developing and leading planning and programs in complex environment
• Leader who has developed planning and programs in multi-stakeholder environment
• Five (5) years experience in a related area

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

• Undergraduate degree or diploma in a healthcare or management related discipline
• Undergraduate degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Licensed, and in good standing, with regulatory body, if applicable

Competencies

• Analytical skills
• Capability to transform systems: Encourage and support innovation
• Mobilizes people, inspires and leads by example
• Critical thinking skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to collaborate and partner with a wide variety of stakeholders
• Knowledge in the Saskatchewan health care system
• Knowledge in applicable human resource functions and disciplines
• Ability to adapt to and implement change
• Knowledge in organization's goals, vision, mission and values
• Commitment to a diverse, representative workforce and cultural safety
• Knowledge in First Nation and Metis history in Saskatchewan
• Ability to lead and coach others
• Knowledge in applicable legislation and standards
• Exemplifies ethical practices, professionalism and personal integrity
• Committed to delivering on patient and family centred care
• Commitment to quality, safety, and improvement striving towards zero harm

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.