Quality Improvement Specialist

Position #: 9004114

Expected Start Date: March 02, 2026

Union: OOS

Facility: Saskatchewan Health Authority

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: Quality Improvement - Saskatoon/North

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: November 30, 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: Reporting to the Quality & Safety Manager, the Quality Improvement (QI) Specialist supports a culture of quality and safety through coaching and partnering to develop the behaviors and processes of continuous improvement and safety in everyday practice across the Saskatchewan Health Authority. The position directly supports improvement of our SHA Production System (day to day delivery of service) and the coaching and implementation of the SHA Management System (assess, improve and evaluate the effectiveness of the Production System). The position varies in scope and greatly influences the success of system-wide improvement activity and attainment of Q&S and other organizational goals through quality improvement, lean methodology and leadership behaviors. 

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• 3 - 5 years' experience providing leadership in increasingly challenging positions

Education

• Undergraduate degree or diploma in Commerce, Administration or Health Care Administration or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Licensed and in good standing with professional association and/or regulatory body, if applicable

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

• Undergraduate degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Bachelor of Health Care Administration is acceptable
• Licensed, and in good standing, with regulatory body, if applicable
• Bachelor of Nursing is acceptable
• Bachelor of Commerce is acceptable

Competencies

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

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge of legislation and applicable laws
• Knowledge of the healthcare system in Saskatchewan 
• Has demonstrated ability to coach and develop other
• Has demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Has demonstrated strong critical thinking, financial and analytical skills
• Exemplifies ethical practices, professionalism and personal integrity
• Promotes innovation, guides change and is committed to continuous improvement 
• Has a proven ability to collaborate and partner with a wide variety of stakeholders, including community, to balance the needs and interests of these diverse groups while maintaining alignment with strategic priorities
• Demonstrates commitment to a diverse, culturally competent and culturally safe health system and representative workforce
• Demonstrates and is recognized for strategic and operational leadership that includes articulation of mission, vision and strategy and charts a path forward
• Mobilizes people, inspires and leads by example
• Is committed to delivering on patient and family centered care
• Is committed to quality, safety and continuous improvement striving towards zero harm
• Knowledge of First Nations and Métis History in Saskatchewan along with an understanding of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action
   

Other Information

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