Specialist - Large Scale Change - Implementation

Position #: 203200

Expected Start Date: May 25, 2026

Union: OOS

Facility: Saskatchewan Health Authority

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: Director Large Scale Change

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: July 19, 2028

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Number of Hours per Rotation: 5 shifts of 7.5 hours per 1 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Salary or Pay Band: As per Terms and Conditions of Employment

Travel Required: Yes

Job Description: Strategy & Innovation Specialists are responsible for performing various key functions within the Strategy & Innovation portfolio. The Specialists will work with and coach senior leaders on planning processes, measurement design, large scale change, and innovation and partnerships. Specialists will be key in leading and supporting activities across the SHA in support of achieving our strategic priorities. Specialists will coach and support all leaders on the consistent use of tools such as driver diagrams, A3s, measurement cascades, project management tools, and change cycles. They will demonstrate knowledge and experience with innovative approaches such as design thinking and complex system theory, while having a solid understanding of measurement for improvement, planning, quality improvement, project management and facilitation.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• Leader who has developed planning and programs in multi-stakeholder environment
• Five (5) years experience in a related area
• Experience developing and leading planning and programs in complex environment

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
• Undergraduate degree or diploma in a healthcare or management related discipline

Competencies

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

Knowledge and Abilities

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

Other Information

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