Specialist, Project Management and Planning (Major Projects)

Position #: 203989

Expected Start Date: May 04, 2026

Union: OOS

Facility: Saskatchewan Health Authority

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: Major Capital Projects 2C - Planning

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Number of Hours per Rotation: 5 shifts of 7.5 hours per 1 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Salary or Pay Band: As per Terms and Conditions of Employment

Travel Required: Yes

Job Description: Project Management and Planning Specialists are responsible for performing various key funtions within the Infrastructure Management portfolio. The Project Management and Planning Specialists will consult and engage with senior leadership to provide planning and project management services across SHA. These services include; scope development, feasibility, estimating/budgeting, risk analysis, scheduling, drawing production code reviews, infection control requirements, staging, commissioning, project reporting, approvals processes and financial management/financial tracking. The Project Management and Planning Specialists are responsible for managing projects between $200,000 to $100 Million+ that facilitate the provision of quality client-centred service in accordance with the vision, mission, values and goals of the SHA. They ensure that departmental service delivery objectives as defined by standards or the business case, concerning space, spatial relationships, and equipment and furnishings are integrated into the functional programming and design process. They ensure requirements of user groups are translated into working drawings and conversely explaining preliminary drawings and specifications to user groups. The specialists are the critical communication link between management, physicians, user groups and staff for provincial project teams. They are the lead on various construction projects and represent the owner on the job site, at inspections, and at job site meetings. They ensure review of all aspects of construction work and maintain records of construction and contract activity.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• 3 - 5 years’ experience developing and leading innovative projects.

Education

• Project Management certificate
• Undergraduate degree or diploma in Architectural Engineering
• Bachelor of Architecture (BArch)
• Undergraduate degree or diploma in Interior Design

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
• Undergraduate degree or diploma in Facilities Engineering Technology

Competencies

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

Knowledge and Abilities

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

Other Information

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