Specialist SAFE Program

Position #: 9009617

Expected Start Date: March 30, 2026

Union: OOS

Facility: Saskatchewan Health Authority

City/Town: To Be Determined

Department: SAFE Program

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: March 31, 2028

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

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 Manager, the Safety Consultant is accountable for the application of safety practices and standards to protect, promote and maintain the health & safety of the SHA. The incumbent is also responsible for the implementation of the SHA Management System that would support the existing Safety Program, with the intent of exceeding minimum standards in Health & Safety. The Consultant is responsible to ensure consistent application of all patient and staff safety legislation, regulations and practices, quality improvement methodologies and client concern handling. The position is expected to maintain quality and safety as outlined in the SHA Quality & Safety Plan and support the deployment and replication of the SHA Management System throughout the organization.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• Experience in a discipline related role in the specific department/area/program
• Experience in health care

Education

• Undergraduate degree or diploma in a health related field

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

• Equivalent combination of education and experience

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge of First Nations and Metis history in Saskatchewan
• Knowledge in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action
• Knowledge of the healthcare system in Saskatchewan.

Other Information

• Travel within Saskatchewan
• This position is specific to supporting the provincial roll out of the Safety Assurance Foundations for Employees (SAFE) program over the next two years.
• SAFE is a facilitated training course designed to provide SHA leaders with the tools to more easily integrate staff safety into daily operations.  Through the development of leadership behaviors and practices we will advance a positive and impactful culture of safety within the SHA.
• Knowledge of the SHA, strong organization, facilitation and communication skills will be an asset.  The main tasks of this role will be to organize and deliver training for managers and directors by portfolio and follow up support processes for integration of the learnings into their daily work.