Associate WPES Rural

Position #: 9003470

Expected Start Date: March 02, 2026

Union: OOS

Facility: Saskatchewan Health Authority

City/Town: Swift Current, SK

Department: Workforce Planning and Employment Strategies - Rural

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: December 31, 2026

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 WPES Associate is responsible for performing key functions within the Human Resources portfolio, including providing support to programming and initiatives within the Workforce Planning and Employment Strategies portfolio. The associate is responsible for supporting Specialists with the development, coordination and delivery of programming and initiatives, performing best practice research and evaluation, sourcing candidates for hard to recruit classifications, maintaining key internal databases and work standards and any other functions required to support the portfolio. In some areas of the province, these roles support affiliate organization employment related functions. The Associate demonstrates strong leadership to enable an innovative and positive working climate and a client-centric culture. The Associate must work cross functionally within the portfolio and across the organization to support operations.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• 1+ years experience in Human Resources

Education

• Human Resources diploma
• Business Administration diploma (DBA)

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

• Licensed, and in good standing, with regulatory body, if applicable
• Undergraduate degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Competencies

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

Knowledge and Abilities

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

Other Information

• Travel within the region and provincially