SPECIALIST Strategy & Innovation

Position #: 9004016

Expected Start Date: March 09, 2026

Union: OOS

Facility: Saskatchewan Health Authority

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: Director Office - Transformational and Innovation 3

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days, Standby

Hours of Work: shifts of 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: The Strategy & Innovation Specialist is a key function within the Strategy & Innovation portfolio that works within five key areas: lead planning, partner, measure performance, innovate and spread, and guide transformation change initiative. As a large and complex organization, the Saskatchewan Health Authority requires alignment, leadership and support across these key areas.The Strategy and Innovation Specialist is an experienced professional with a broad-based background in health planning and organizational change. They use systems theory to help teams understand and assess current state, envision future state, identify gaps, and create actionable plans for improvement. They are committed to understanding and learning from stakeholder (including patients, families, and staff) experiences to inform organizational planning on an ongoing basis.They will collaborate and coordinate work with colleagues in the broader Quality, Safety and Strategy portfolio. Strategy and Innovation Specialists are generalists who have demonstrated their drive for continuous learning and application of new knowledge and skills.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

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

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

• Licensed, and in good standing, with regulatory body, if applicable
• Undergraduate degree or diploma in a healthcare or management related discipline
• Undergraduate degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Competencies

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

Knowledge and Abilities

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

Other Information

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