Specialist Digital Health Rural & Northern

Position #: 9002816

Expected Start Date: March 16, 2026

Union: OOS

Facility: Saskatchewan Health Authority

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: Digital Health - Rural & Northern Services (South)

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: Digital Health Specialists are responsible for performing various key functions within the Infrastructure, Information and Support portfolio. The Digital Health Specialist supports work flow and business process as well as the success and optimization of new and existing clinical systems within Digital Health and throughout the SHA. The Specialist leads application management, business case development, requirement gathering, risk assessment and gap analysis for all clinical system and application requests. The Specialists leads the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of application and clinical programs and projects. They assign project tasks to team members and develop measurable project goals and objectives along with reporting on project status/metrics. The Specialist is accountable for the provision of effective clinical information systems and project management practices to ensure efficient utilization of all clinical systems within the SHA.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• 3-5 years’ experience in Project Management
• Experience in a related area

Education

• Business Administration diploma (DBA)
• Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
• Undergraduate degree or diploma in an applicable field

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

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

Competencies

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

Knowledge and Abilities

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

Other Information

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