Policy Analyst and External Relations Lead

Policy Analyst and External Relations Lead

Expected Start Date: July 1, 2025

Union: OOS

Facility: Saskatchewan Healthcare Recruitment Agency

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: Saskatchewan Healthcare Recruitment Agency

Type: Temporary Full-time -18 Month term (maternity leave) Position

Expected End Date: November 13, 2026

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday 7.5 hours per week

Relief: No

Float: No

Salary or Pay Band: SAHO Pay Band 5

Travel Required: Yes

• In province travel is required. Work hours outside of regular office hours, including evenings and weekends, may be required.

Job Description: The Saskatchewan Healthcare Recruitment Agency is committed to a health system that puts patients first by providing Better Health, Better Care, Better Value, and Better Teams for Saskatchewan people. Through leadership and partnership, the Agency is committed to building a robust, sustainable healthcare system that serves the needs of the province.  The recruitment, retention, transition and placement of well-trained health professionals who want to work and live in the province is an essential part of achieving that goal.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the development of the Agency’s short and medium-term direction.
• Contribute to the development of the annual plan.
• Identify, develop, implement, evaluate and manage risks of recruitment and retention strategies, policies, programs, practices, and tactics in local, national and international environments.
• Establish and maintain effective external relationships (e.g. communities, employers, regulators, post-secondary institutions) that support collaboration and advance the annual plan and objectives of the Agency.  
• Promote the adoption of nationally recognized best practices in the area of recruitment and retention to external partners and use change management and quality improvement principles to influence and support implement of these provide research, analysis and support in conceptualizing, developing and evaluating innovative strategies, policies and programs.
• Prepare reports and presentations to document and communicate research findings, policy recommendations, and strategies for policymakers, decision makers, partners and members of the public that are evidence-based, well-structured, and clear.
• Develop a plan to support strong relationships with partners and stakeholders.
• Plan and execute stakeholder engagement activities to obtain input and feedback on issues or concerns. 

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. 

Experience

• Five to seven years of experience conducting policy analysis and development, research, producing executive level reports and briefing materials, and supporting an executive team.
• Five to seven years of experience working with diverse and external public stakeholders. 

Competencies:

• Interpersonal skills
• Communication skills
• Computer Skills

Knowledge and Abilities:

• Demonstrated proficiency Microsoft Word and Outlook and basic skills in Microsoft Excel.

Other Information

• This position is in-office (Saskatoon).
• For more information on the Saskatchewan Healthcare Recruitment Agency please visit https://saskhealthrecruitment.ca/