Specialist Accommodations & Attendance Management

Position #: 193735

Expected Start Date: February 02, 2026

Union: OOS

Facility: Saskatchewan Health Authority

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: Accommodations and Attendance Management Rural

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days, Standby

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: Accomodations & Attendance Management Specialists are responsible for providing advanced knowledge as a strategic partner and subject matter expert in the design, delivery and implementation of human resource services and strategies to improve operations, achieve goals and resolve issues. The Specialist provides guidance and support for all return to work and/or accommodations and attendance issues including external insurance providers, CBA interpretations, validating, questioning and requesting additional medical information, grievance procedures including arbitrations, and policy development. They will develop and provide education for physicians, managers, union representatives, and employees with regard to the accommodation and attendance programs and processes. 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 years experience in health care and/or disability or attendance management

Education

• Master of Social Work (MSW)
• Bachelor of Kinesiology (BKin)
• Undergraduate degree or diploma in a health related field
• Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)
• Social Work diploma (DipSW)

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
• Disability Support Worker certificate is acceptable

Competencies

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

Knowledge and Abilities

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

Other Information

• Travel within Saskatchewan
• Successful Candidate will support former Heartland
• For more information on the city of Saskatoon please visit https://www.saskatoon.ca/