Specialist - SHA-Provincial-PHC & MHAS Projects

Position #: 9009843

Expected Start Date: October 26, 2026

Union: OOS

Facility: Saskatchewan Health Authority

City/Town: Regina

Department: Primary Health Care and Mental Health & Addiction Services Projects

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Number of Hours per Rotation: 5 shifts of 7.5 hours per 1 week

Relief: No

Float: No

Salary or Pay Band: As per Terms and Conditions of Employment

Travel Required: Yes

Job Description: Specialists are responsible for performing various key functions within the Primary Health portfolio. They will demonstrate systems thinking, knowledge and experience with innovative approaches of change and project management to support an environment of continuous quality improvement within a matrix structure. They will demonstrate knowledge and experience of clinical best practices and support innovative approaches in the delivery of clinical services. The Specialist is responsible for implementing Primary Health Care projects that connect to the goals and objectives of the Saskatchewan Health Authority. The Specialist demonstrates strong leadership to enable an innovative and positive working climate and a client-centric culture. The Specialist must work cross functionally within the portfolio and across the organization to support operations. The Specialist will develop partnerships and work closely with system and community partners.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• 3 - 5 years’ experience developing and leading innovative projects.

Education

• Degree in Health Sciences and/or Administration

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

• Licensed, and in good standing, with regulatory body, if applicable

Competencies

• Analytical skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Communication skills
• Critical thinking skills
• Financial skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Commitment to quality, safety, and improvement striving towards zero harm
• Exemplifies ethical practices, professionalism and personal integrity
• Able to balance needs/interest of diverse groups & maintain strategic priorities
• Knowledge of First Nations and Metis history in Saskatchewan
• Demonstrates and is recognized for strategic and operational leadership
• Commitment to a diverse, representative workforce and cultural safety
• Has demonstrated ability to coach, mentor and develop others
• Promotes innovation, guides change and is committed to continuous improvement
• Proven ability to collaborate and partner with a wide variety of stakeholders
• Mobilizes people, inspires and sets an example for others
• Ability to articulate mission, vision and strategy and charts a path forward.
• Knowledge of the healthcare system in Saskatchewan.
• Knowledge of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action
• Knowledge of legislation and applicable laws
• Committed to delivering on patient and family centred care

Other Information

• Travel within Saskatchewan
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered

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.