Position #: 9004926
Expected Start Date: November 24, 2025
Union: OOS
Facility: Saskatchewan Health Authority
City/Town: Saskatoon
Department: Director Contract Support Services
Type: Full-time regular
FTE: 1
Shift Information: Days
Hours of Work: 5 shifts of 7.5 hours per 1 weeks
Relief: No
Float: No
Field Hours: No
Salary or Pay Band: As per Terms and Conditions of Employment
Travel Required: Yes
Job Description: The Contract Specialist is responsible for the development, drafting, negotiation and execution of specific categories of contractual arrangements for SHA including, but not limited to, funding, information technology, licence, services, consulting, data sharing, and research agreements. The Contract Specialist is responsible for the facilitation of activities that are required to support the implementation of any such contract with appropriate internal and external stakeholders. The Contract Specialist engages with key stakeholders within and external to SHA including key individuals in government ministries and with other health system partners. The Contract Specialist plays a key role in supporting SHA’s data governance framework, and is responsible for providing contract-related advice to the Director, Contract Management. Working largely independently, the Contract Specialist performs these functions in order to provide SHA with risk mitigation strategies that assist in protecting the legal, financial and reputational objectives of SHA at a high level. Operating in a complex and dynamic healthcare environment, the position demonstrates strong leadership to enable an innovative and positive working climate and a client-centric culture. The Contract Specialist must work cross-functionally within the portfolio and across the organization to support operations, and will develop partnerships and work closely with system and community partners.
Human Resources Exemption: No
Experience
Five (5) years direct or related experience
Education
Undergraduate degree or diploma in a branch of legal or legal-relevant studies
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
Analytical skills
Critical thinking skills
Capability to transform systems: Encourage and support innovation
Mobilizes people, inspires and leads by example
Knowledge and Abilities
Committed to delivering on patient and family centred care
Strong interpersonal skills
Commitment to quality, safety, and improvement striving towards zero harm
Ability to lead and coach others
Knowledge in First Nation and Metis history in Saskatchewan
Proven ability to collaborate and partner with a wide variety of stakeholders
Knowledge in applicable legislation and standards
Commitment to a diverse, representative workforce and cultural safety
Knowledge in the Saskatchewan health care system
Ability to adapt to and implement change
Knowledge in organization's goals, vision, mission and values
Knowledge in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action
Exemplifies ethical practices, professionalism and personal integrity
Knowledge in applicable human resource functions and disciplines
Other Information
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