Planning and Support Specialist

Position #: 193515

Expected Start Date: December 15, 2025

Union: OOS

Facility: Saskatchewan Health Authority

City/Town: To Be Determined

Department: Program Planning and Support

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: July 07, 2028

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: The Program Planning and Support (PPS) Specialist supports planning initiatives within the Insights for Better Health Division that align with the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) strategic direction and continuous improvement activities. The Specialist consults and works closely with all levels of leadership to plan, develop and implement successful PPS strategies. The PPS Specialist facilitates the cross-departmental planning necessary to achieve the Insights for Better Health vision and measurable results. The PPS Specialist facilitates and provides detailed planning and ongoing consultation to advance integrated reporting and to establish a strong learning health system. The Specialist will foster existing partnerships, develop new partnerships and work closely with system and community partners. The position is required to work collaboratively with leaders, physicians, and staff within the SHA and leads through influence rather than authority.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• 3-5 years' experience working in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment
• Five (5) years leadership experience

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

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

Knowledge and Abilities

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

Other Information

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