Position #: 9008659
Expected Start Date: January 05, 2026
Union: OOS
Facility: Saskatchewan Health Authority
City/Town: Saskatoon
Department: Executive Director Office - Maternal & Childrens Programs
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: No
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 to 5 years recognized experience in a complex health care environment
Education
Bachelor's degree in a health related discipline
Other Education & Training
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
Lean and improvement training/certification is an asset
Licenses
Licensed and in good standing with regulatory body, if applicable
Competencies
Advanced communication skills
Advanced interpersonal skills
Advanced organizational skills
Advanced computer skills
Mobilizes people, inspires and leads by example
Capability to transform systems: Encourage and support innovation
Knowledge & Abilities
Knowledge of the healthcare system in Saskatchewan
Analytical thinking and the ability to assist others to recognize key issues
Knowledge of First Nations and Metis history in Saskatchewan along with an understanding of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action
Other Information
Travel within the province of Saskatchewan may be required
