Representative Workforce Consultant

Position #: 204486

Expected Start Date: September 22, 2025

Union: OOS

Facility: Saskatchewan Health Authority

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: First Nations Metis Relations

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: The Specialist, First Nations and Métis Relations works closely with the Manager & Director in providing key guidance in implementation of the strategic directions set out by SHA ELT, SHA Board of Directors, Ministry of Health and external First Nations and Métis partners/stakeholders. The Specialist supports strategy through the development and execution of provincial operational and business plans. The Specialist must work cross functionally within the provincial portfolio and across the organization to support operations and promote their strategy. The Specialist will work closely with provincial system leaders,physicians, educational institutions and community partners. The Specialist is responsible for delivering the Ministry of Health's and SHA's priorities into key actions throughout the province and throughout all SHA portfolios.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• 3-5 years' experience in a related area 
• Experience working with First Nations and Metis communities and organizations
• Three (3) years experience working with cross-cultural environments

Education

• Undergraduate degree or diploma in a health related field

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

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

Competencies

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

Knowledge and Abilities

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

Other Information

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