Position #: 9008309
Expected Start Date: January 05, 2026
Union: OOS
Facility: Saskatchewan Health Authority
City/Town: Saskatoon
Department: Executive Director Acute Care - Provincial
Type: Full-time temporary
Expected Up to Date: January 05, 2027
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 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 system sustainability.
Human Resources Exemption: No
Experience
3-5 years' recognized experience in a complex health care environment
Education
Bachelor's degree in a health related discipline
Licenses
Valid Class 5 driver's license
Other Education and Training
Lean improvement training/certification is an asset.
Equivalent combination of education and experience
Licensed, and in good standing, with regulatory body, if applicable
Competencies
Advanced - Communication skills
Advanced - Organizational skills
Advanced - Facilitation skills
Advanced - Planning skills
Advanced - Collaborative skills
Advanced - Project management skills
Advanced - Demonstrates leadership skills
Advanced - Mobilizes people, inspires and leads by example
Advanced - Interpersonal skills
Advanced - Computer skills
Knowledge and Abilities
Analytical thinking and the ability to assist others to recognize key issues
Knowledge in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action
Knowledge of First Nations and Metis history in Saskatchewan
Commitment to a diverse, representative workforce and cultural safety
Knowledge of the healthcare system in Saskatchewan.
Knowledge in organization's goals, vision, mission and values
Other Information
Travel within Saskatchewan
