Clinical Information Systems Specialist

Position #: 196812
Expected Start Date: June 22, 2026
Union: OOS
Facility: Saskatchewan Health Authority
City/Town: Saskatoon
Department: Digital Health - HIM & Systems Flow
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: Reporting to the Manager, Digital Health, the Clinical Information Systems Specialist supports implementation and management of electronic medical records (EMR) across the region. The role ensures EMR systems align with clinical and financial workflows, overseeing quality assurance, auditing, security, and data integrity in compliance with privacy policies. The Specialist collaborates with vendors, eHealth, SHA Information Systems, and departments on EMR installations, upgrades, and system changes. Key responsibilities include leading application management, business case development, requirements gathering, risk assessment, and gap analysis. Acting as a consultant, the Specialist leads complex, organization-wide transformation initiatives and applies expertise in best practices, quality improvement, change and project management, and healthcare processes. Also responsible for configuration in rural Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM).
Human Resources Exemption: No
Experience

• Two (2) years experience in health care

Education

• Health Information Management diploma (HIM)
• Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
• Undergraduate degree or diploma in Information Management
• Business Administration diploma (DBA)
• Bachelor of Computer Science (BCS)

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

• Undergraduate degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Licensed, and in good standing, with regulatory body, if applicable

Competencies

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

Knowledge and Abilities

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

Other Information

• For more information on the city of Saskatoon please visit https://www.saskatoon.ca/
• Travel within Saskatchewan