Safety Consultant Associate Rural

Position #: 9004068

Expected Start Date: February 16, 2026

Union: OOS

Facility: Saskatchewan Health Authority

City/Town: Weyburn

Department: Staff Safety Operations (Rural SE 3-9)

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: January 15, 2027

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 Safety Associate directly supports the coordination and rigorous documentation, work flow, and information flow of safety education and training including client concern handling and safety incident report tracking and trending.  The Associate supports the achievement of organizational goals and implementation of the Saskatchewan Health Authority Management System in evaluating and improving the effectiveness of how we produce quality care in an environment that is safe while linking vision and strategy to daily improvement. The Associate will work collaboratively with patients/clients/residents and their families, leaders, physicians, and staff within the Saskatchewan Health Authority and must lead through influence rather than line authority. The Associate will communicate and engage with colleagues at all levels of the organization to effectively support the development and implementation of strategic, operating and improvement plans.  The Associate will communicate and coordinate among diverse, complex operating units to create a culture of safety requiring sensitivity and tact in managing interactions and confidential and public information and data. 

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• Experience in leading teams and project management
• Two (2) years experience in an office environment

Education

• Undergraduate degree or diploma in an applicable field
• Undergraduate degree or diploma in a health related field
• Undergraduate degree or diploma in business

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

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

Competencies

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

Knowledge and Abilities

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

Other Information

• Travel within Saskatchewan