Communications Specialist

Position #: 9006465

Expected Start Date: September 15, 2025

Union: OOS

Facility: Saskatchewan Health Authority

City/Town: TBD

Department: Director Media Relations and Issues Management

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

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: Reporting to the Director, Media Relations and Issues Management, the Communications Specialist is responsible for creating and implementing communication strategies that directly impact how the Saskatchewan Health Authority communicates key initiatives, internally and externally, to diverse stakeholders including employees, physicians, patients, health system and union partners, government, and the public. The Specialist uses best-practice tools and corporate channels to communicate projects related to-but not limited to-labour relations/disruptions, privacy, policy, safety in an ever-changing and complex environment.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• Demonstrated experience with complex issues analysis and management
• 3-5 years’ experience in media relations and/or communications

Other Education and Training

• Undergraduate degree or diploma in journalism, Communication or Public Relations
• Licensed, and in good standing, with regulatory body, if applicable

Competencies

• Mobilizes people, inspires and leads by example

Knowledge and Abilities

• Has demonstrated strong critical thinking and analytical skills
• Knowledge of First Nations and Metis history in Saskatchewan
• Ability to articulate mission, vision and strategy and charts a path forward.
• Knowledge in applicable legislation and standards
• Commitment to quality, safety, and improvement striving towards zero harm
• Committed to delivering on patient and family centred care
• Knowledge of the healthcare system in Saskatchewan.
• Has demonstrated ability to coach ,mentor and develop others
• Proven ability to collaborate and partner with a wide variety of stakeholders
• Commitment to a diverse, culturally competent, culturally safe work environment
• Has demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Exemplifies ethical practices, professionalism and personal integrity
• Promotes innovation, guides change and is committed to continuous improvement
• Demonstrates and is recognized for strategic and operational leadership

Other Information

• Travel required
• Valid Class 5 driver's license
• This is a provincial role responsible for creating and implementing internal and external communication strategies that directly impact the SHA’s reputation, credibility, and audience engagement. The Specialist provides sound advice to SHA leaders and acts as Community Engagement and Communication’s resident expert within an assigned portfolio. The Specialist will research, plan, develop, and implement communication tactics using a comprehensive understanding of strategies, practices, and audiences. The Specialist fosters collaborative relationships with key partners, supports staff education on communications-related matters, and participates in the after-hours on-call rotation for emerging issues and crisis events.