Specialist Accommodations & Attendance Management

Position #: 193738

Expected Start Date: September 02, 2025

Union: OOS

Facility: Saskatchewan Health Authority

City/Town: Swift Current

Department: Accommodations and Attendance Management Rural

Type: Full-time regular

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: Accommodations & Attendance Management Specialists are responsible for providing advanced knowledge as a strategic partner and subject matter expert in the design, delivery and implementation of human resource services and strategies to improve operations, achieve goals and resolve issues. The Specialist provides guidance and support for all return to work and/or accommodations and attendance issues including external insurance providers, CBA interpretations, validating, questioning and requesting additional medical information, grievance procedures including arbitrations, and policy development. They will develop and provide education for physicians, managers, union representatives, and employees with regard to the accommodation and attendance programs and processes. The Specialist demonstrates strong leadership to enable an innovative and positive working climate and a client-centric culture. The Specialist must work cross functionally within the portfolio and across the organization to support operations. The Specialist will develop partnerships and work closely with system and community partners.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• 3 years experience in health care and/or disability or attendance management

Education

• Master of Social Work (MSW)
• Undergraduate degree or diploma in a health related field
• Social Work diploma (DipSW)
• Bachelor of Kinesiology (BKin)
• Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

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
• Disability Support Worker certificate is acceptable

Competencies

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

Knowledge and Abilities

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

Other Information

• Travel within Saskatchewan