Specialist

Job summary

The Specialist is responsible for overseeing improvement initiatives and ensuring the consistent application of planning and improvement methodologies across the organization. They will lead project teams, collaborate with stakeholders, and monitor project outcomes to support system-wide goals and patient safety.

Job details

Position #: 9000529 Expected Start Date: October 26, 2026 Union: OOS Facility: Saskatchewan Health Authority City/Town: To be determined Department: Director Provincial Primary Health Care Type: Full-time regular 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 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. Competencies * Intermediate - Facilitation skills * Intermediate - Project management skills * Intermediate - Planning skills * Intermediate - Interpersonal skills * Intermediate - Communication skills * Intermediate - Organizational skills * Intermediate - Computer skills * Intermediate - Leadership skills Knowledge and Abilities * Analytical thinking and the ability to assist others to recognize key issues * Knowledge of First Nations and Metis history in Saskatchewan * Knowledge of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action * Knowledge of the healthcare system in Saskatchewan. * Excellent organization, communication, collaboration and networking skills Other Information * An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered * Travel within Saskatchewan The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, employing more than 45,000 staff in a dynamic healthcare environment. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, safe and patient-centred. Applicants must upload all relevant documents (ex: certificates, diplomas, proof of enrollment, licenses and/or memberships) relating to the qualifications of the position. By submitting your application, you consent to your application history and talent profile being shared with Human Resources and the applicable hiring team. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Those being interviewed are required to bring a valid Criminal Record Check (CRC) to the interview; it must be dated within six (6) months and include a vulnerable sector search. > We work together to improve our health and well-being. Every day. For > everyone. > We are committed to building a representative, diverse, inclusive, and > culturally responsive workforce. > We are committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions Calls to Action. > We work in the spirit of truth and reconciliation, acknowledging Saskatchewan > as the traditional territory of First Nations and Métis People. Please note: Only applications that include all required documentation will be considered.

What you’ll do

The Specialist is responsible for overseeing improvement initiatives and ensuring the consistent application of planning and improvement methodologies across the organization. They will lead project teams, collaborate with stakeholders, and monitor project outcomes to support system-wide goals and patient safety.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree in a health-related discipline and 3-5 years of experience in a complex healthcare environment. A valid Class 5 driver's license is required, and Lean improvement training or certification is considered an asset.

Listed skills

• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Quality Improvement · Preferred
• Planning · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• Facilitation · Preferred
• Process Improvement · Preferred
• Stakeholder Management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Facilitation
• Project management
• Planning
• Interpersonal skills
• Communication
• Organizational skills
• Computer skills
• Leadership
• Analytical thinking
• Quality improvement
• Stakeholder management
• Strategic planning
• Process improvement
• Healthcare administration
• Education and Training
• Analytical Thinking
• Organizational Skills
• Advocacy
• Valid Driver's License
• Cultural Responsiveness
• Quality Improvement
• Reconciliation
• Strategic Planning
• Computer Literacy
• Health Systems
• Patient Safety
• Interpersonal Communications
• Project Management
• Primary Health Care

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Management & Leadership
• Government & Public Sector
• Specialist
• Patient Safety Specialist
• Environmental and Occupational Health and Hygiene Professionals
• Occupational Health and Safety Technicians

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