Specialist

Position #: 9008994 (V50407), 9008995 (V50408), 9008996 (V50409), 9008997 (V50410)

Expected Start Date: January 19, 2026

Union: OOS

Facility: Saskatchewan Health Authority

City/Town: TBD

Department: Practitioner Staff Affairs - Contracts and Financial Management Director

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: January 15, 2027

FTE: 4

Shift Information: Days

Hours of Work: 5 shifts of 7.5 hours per 1 week

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: No

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

Travel Required: Yes

Job Description: The Specialist will provide provincial expertise to the design and development of physician contract and compensation policy, including the development of and adherence to standard work with stakeholders within the University of Saskatchewan, College of Medicine, the Ministries of Health and Education and Saskatchewan Medical Association.  Reporting to the Manager, Contracts and Financial Management, Practitioner Staff Affairs, the Specialist will provide expert advice in support of recommendations and in the negotiation of provincial physician contract, compensation, service agreements, policies and standard work.

The Specialist demonstrates strong leadership to enable an innovative and positive working climate and a client-centric culture.  The Specialist must work cross functionally within the portfolio and across the organization to support operations.  The Specialist will develop partnerships and work closely with system and community partners.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• 3-5 years' experience in health care administration in progressive positions.  Experience in contract management and/or working with physicians would be an asset.

Education

• Undergraduate degree or diploma in Business, Human Resource Management, or Project Management or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Licensed, and in good standing, with regulatory body, if applicable

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge of legislation and applicable laws
• Knowledge of the healthcare system in Saskatchewan
• Has demonstrated ability to coach and develop others
• Has demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Has demonstrated strong critical thinking, financial and analytical skills
• Exemplifies ethical practices, professionalism and personal integrity
• Promotes innovation, guides change and is committed to continuous improvement
• Has a proven ability to collaborate and partner with a wide variety of stakeholders, including community, to balance the needs and interests of these diverse groups while maintaining alignment with strategic priorities
• Demonstrates commitment to a diverse, culturally competent and culturally safe health system and representative workforce
• Demonstrates and is recognized for strategic and operational leadership that include articulation of mission, vision and strategy and charts a path forward
• Mobilizes people, inspires and leads by example
• Is committed to delivering on patient and family centred care
• Is committed to quality, safety and continuous improvement striving towards zero harm
• Knowledge of First Nations and Metis History in Saskatchewan along with an understanding of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action

Other Information

• Valid Class 5 driver's license
• Travel within Saskatchewan 
• The work location for these position is TBD, as it will be based on where successful candidates are located.