Associate WPES Saskatoon

Position #: 175818

Expected Start Date: February 23, 2026

Union: OOS

Facility: Saskatoon City Hospital

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: Workforce Planning & Employment Strategies, Saskatoon

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: January 29, 2027

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days, Standby

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: 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. The Associate will develop partnerships and work closely with system and community partners

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• 1+ years experience in Human Resources

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

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

Competencies

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

Knowledge and Abilities

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

Other Information

• Travel within the region and provincially