Specialist

Position #: V45642

Expected Start Date: June 09, 2025

Union: OOS

Facility: To be determined

City/Town: To be determined

Department: Health Emergency Management

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Hours of Work: 7.5 hour shifts

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: No

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

Travel Required: Yes

Job Description: Health Emergency Management Specialists are responsible for performing various key functions within the Infrastructure, Information and Support portfolio. The Specialist serves as a provincial resource by providing expertise in development, coordination and implementation of all mitigation, preparedness, response & recovery sectors of Health Emergency Management (HEM) for the SHA, ensuring emergency plans are developed, implemented, maintained & exercised in all SHA facilities to meet current standards. The Specialist advises on and ensures best practices for ongoing HEM related safety initiatives and is responsible for developing HEM planning tools and responses through collaboration with all levels of leadership within the SHA. The Specialist is a key expert on advising on best practices/standards for HEM policies & procedures, and contributing to exceptional communication activity, while liaising with all levels of government.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• Experience in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment
• 3 years experience developing & managing emergency management programs

Education

• Degree or diploma in Emergency & Disaster Management, Incident Command Systems

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

• Undergraduate degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• EOC or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Licensed, and in good standing, with regulatory body, if applicable

Competencies

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

Knowledge and Abilities

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

Other Information

• Travel within Saskatchewan