Specialist Health Emergency Management

Position #: 9011935
Expected Start Date: June 22, 2026
Union: OOS
Facility: Saskatchewan Health Authority
City/Town: TBD
Department: Health Emergency Management
Type: Full-time temporary
Expected Up to Date: June 01, 2027
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 serves as a provincial resource by providing expertise in development, coordination and implementation of all mitigation, preparedness, response & recovery sectors of Health Emergency Management (HEM) for the SHA, ensuring emergency plans are developed, implemented, maintained & exercised in all SHA facilities to meet current standards. The Specialist advises on and ensures best practices for ongoing HEM related safety initiatives and is responsible for developing HEM planning tools and responses through collaboration with all levels of leadership within the SHA. The Specialist is a key expert on advising on best practices/standards for HEM policies & procedures, and contributing to exceptional communication activity, while liaising with all levels of government.
Human Resources Exemption: No
Experience

• Experience developing and leading planning and programs in complex environment
• 3 years experience developing & managing emergency management programs

Education

• Degree or diploma in Emergency & Disaster Management, Incident Command Systems

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

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

Competencies

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

Knowledge and Abilities

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

Other Information

• Travel within Saskatchewan