Specialist

Position #: 178532

Expected Start Date: January 05, 2026

Union: OOS

Facility: Saskatchewan Health Authority

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: Corporate & Clinical Policy

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: The Policy Specialist provides policy development and consultation expertise to all provincial Executive Policy Leads. The Specialist serves as the primary lead for internal & external constituencies. This position ensures that processes are in place to develop & implement effective corporate & clinical policy across the SHA. The Specialist will work with the Executive Leaders assessing risk related to clinical & corporate policy development & implementation; monitors regulatory bodies & identifies gaps in policy. The incumbent works closely, in a collaborative & co-operative manner, with members of the Governance & Policy team to assist in delivering on the corporate & clinical policy framework & strategy. This will require research, analysis, risk assessment & advice on policy development, implementation, briefings & proposals as required. Collaboration, coordination, project management, organization & communication skills are key.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

• Bachelor of Commerce is acceptable
• Bachelor of Administration is acceptable
• Bachelor of Health Care Administration is acceptable
• Licensed, and in good standing, with regulatory body, if applicable
• 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

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

Other Information

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