Specialist

Position #: 9004096
Expected Start Date: October 22, 2026
Union: OOS
Facility: Saskatchewan Health Authority
City/Town: TBD
Department: Director Provincial Primary Health Care
Type: Full-time temporary
Expected Up to Date: May 05, 2028
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 is responsible to ensure consistent application of planning & improvement tools & methodologies. The position is expected to maintain strategy & improvement standards as outlined in the SHA Roadmap & Strategic Plan. The focus of the Specialist is to organize & oversee improvement initiatives, taking a lead role with key stakeholders, develop project teams, determine the scope, establish target dates, monitor outcomes of the project & provide regular updates for service line integration. The Specialist must effectively work with staff, leaders, physicians to integrate best practices & standards. The position varies in scope & influences the success of system-wide improvement & attainment of organizational goals. The Specialist is responsible to facilitate a quality of culture across a large diverse organization & model a rigorous, consistent approach to quality improvement. The Specialist must be an advocate for staff & patient safety as well as a system sustainability.
Human Resources Exemption: No
Experience

• 3-5 years' recognized experience in a complex health care environment

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Education

• Bachelor's degree in a health related discipline

Competencies

• Organizational skills
• Computer skills
• Leadership skills
• Facilitation skills
• Planning skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Project management skills
• Communication skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action
• Knowledge of First Nations and Metis history in Saskatchewan
• Knowledge of the healthcare system in Saskatchewan
• Excellent organization, communication, collaboration and networking skills
• Analytical thinking and the ability to assist others to recognize key issues

Other Education & Training

• Lean improvement training/certification is an asset.

Other Information

• Travel within Saskatchewan
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered