Specialist

December 24 2024
Expected expiry date: January 7 2025
Industries Healthcare, social assistance
Categories Healthcare, Human service, Medical,
Saskatoon, SK • Full time
  • Job Identification 33083
  • Job Category Quality
  • Posting Date 12/23/2024, 11:00 PM
  • Locations Saskatchewan Health Authority
  • Apply Before 01/07/2025, 11:00 PM
  • Job Schedule Full time

Job Description

Position #: 194279

Expected Start Date: January 20, 2025

Union: OOS

Facility: Saskatchewan Health Authority

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: Director Office - Transformational and Innovation 1

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: October 31, 2025

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: Strategy & Innovation Specialists are responsible for performing various key functions within the Strategy & Innovation portfolio. The Specialists will work with and coach senior leaders on planning processes, measurement design, large scale change, and innovation and partnerships. Specialists will be key in leading and supporting activities across the SHA in support of achieving our strategic priorities. Specialists will coach and support all leaders on the consistent use of tools such as driver diagrams, A3s, measurement cascades, project management tools, and change cycles. They will demonstrate knowledge and experience with innovative approaches such as design thinking and complex system theory, while having a solid understanding of measurement for improvement, planning, quality improvement, project management and facilitation.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

  • Experience developing and leading planning and programs in complex environment
  • Five (5) years experience in a related area
  • Leader who has developed planning and programs in multi-stakeholder environment

Licenses

  • Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

  • Undergraduate degree or diploma in a healthcare or management related discipline
  • Undergraduate degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Licensed, and in good standing, with regulatory body, if applicable

Competencies

  • Analytical skills
  • Mobilizes people, inspires and leads by example
  • Critical thinking skills
  • Capability to transform systems: Encourage and support innovation

Knowledge and Abilities

  • Knowledge in applicable legislation and standards
  • Proven ability to collaborate and partner with a wide variety of stakeholders
  • Knowledge in applicable human resource functions and disciplines
  • Ability to lead and coach others
  • Commitment to a diverse, representative workforce and cultural safety
  • Knowledge in First Nation and Metis history in Saskatchewan
  • Ability to adapt to and implement change
  • Committed to delivering on patient and family centred care
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Knowledge in the Saskatchewan health care system
  • Knowledge in organization's goals, vision, mission and values
  • Commitment to quality, safety, and improvement striving towards zero harm
  • Exemplifies ethical practices, professionalism and personal integrity

Other Information

  • For more information on the city of Saskatoon please visit https://www.saskatoon.ca/
  • Travel within Saskatchewan

About Us

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.

Additional Information

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.