Workforce Planning & Employment Strategies Provincial Specialist

Position #: V47627

Expected Start Date: September 28, 2026

Union: OOS

Facility: Saskatchewan Health Authority

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: Philippines Recruitment Initiative

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: November 27, 2027

FTE: 1

Number of Hours per Rotation: 5 shifts of 7.5 hours per 1 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

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

Travel Required: Yes

Job Description: Workforce Planning and Employment Strategies (WPES) Specialists are responsible for performing various key functions within the Human Resources portfolio. The WPES Specialist provides advanced knowledge as a strategic partner and subject matter expert within the Human Resources Department in the design, delivery, and implementation of human resource services and strategies to improve operations, achieve goals, and resolve issues. The Specialist provides solutions for workforce planning and employment strategies issues including collective agreement interpretation, union negotiation, recruitment and retention strategies, organizational change, layoff, hiring, human rights, provincial labor law related to employment applications, in-scope and out-of-scope job evaluation and classification, salary administration, market supplements, immigration, diversity and inclusion, representative workforce, organizational design, workforce optimization and health human resource planning.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• Experience with documentation and permit process for international recruitment
• 3-5 years' experience in Human Resources
• Experience with international recruitment and/or newcomer settlement processes

Education

• Bachelor of Commerce (BComm)
• Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
• Human Resources diploma
• Business Administration diploma (DBA)

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

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

Competencies

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

Knowledge and Abilities

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

Other Information

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