Specialist

Position #: 203178
Expected Start Date: September 28, 2026
Union: OOS
Facility: Saskatchewan Health Authority
City/Town: Saskatoon
Department: Practitioner Staff Affairs - Practitioner Membership Services Director
Type: Full-time temporary
Expected Up to Date: March 22, 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 Practitioner Staff Affairs (PSA) provincial office provides SHA wide support through a coordinated team based approach. Provincial services are provided centrally and support local delivery in the 6 PSA area offices. The Specialist is responsible for standard provincial physician strategies and development and maintenance of provincial physician systems to support the Practitioner Staff Affairs portfolio.Reporting to the Provincial Director, the Specialist will provide technical and strategic advice to all levels of management on issues such as physician recruitment and retention and program planning to inform operational and budgetary planning. The incumbent conducts public policy analysis, formation, program development and evaluation. The Specialist supports the strategic development and implementation of the provinces physician engagement, recruitment and retention plan.
Human Resources Exemption: No
Experience

• 3-5 years' experience working in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment
• 3-5 years performing strategic recruitment and retention planning and execution

Education

• Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
• Business Administration diploma (DBA)

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

• Undergraduate degree in a health related field
• Undergraduate degree or an 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
• Analytical skills
• Communication skills
• Critical thinking skills
• Mobilizes people, inspires and leads by example

Knowledge and Abilities

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

Other Information

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