Specialist Strategy and Innovation

Position #: V46845

Expected Start Date: August 18, 2025

Union: OOS

Facility: Saskatchewan Health Authority

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: Director Office - Transformational and Innovation 4

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: August 31, 2027

FTE: 1

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: Strategy & Innovation Specialists are responsible for performing various key functions within the Strategy & Innovation portfolio. The Specialists will work with and coach senior leaders on planning processes, measurement design, large scale change, and innovation and partnerships. Specialists will be key in leading and supporting activities across the SHA in support of achieving our strategic priorities. Specialists will coach and support all leaders on the consistent use of tools such as driver diagrams, A3s, measurement cascades, project management tools, and change cycles. They will demonstrate knowledge and experience with innovative approaches such as design thinking and complex system theory, while having a solid understanding of measurement for improvement, planning, quality improvement, project management and facilitation.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• Five (5) years experience in a related area
• Leader who has developed planning and programs in multi-stakeholder environment
• Experience developing and leading planning and programs in complex environment

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

• Undergraduate degree or diploma in a healthcare or management related discipline
• Licensed, and in good standing, with regulatory body, if applicable
• Undergraduate degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Competencies

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

Knowledge and Abilities

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

Other Information

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