Specialist Health Emergency Management

Description
Position #: 9011935



Expected Start Date: August 31, 2026



Union: OOS



Facility: Saskatchewan Health Authority



City/Town: Saskatoon



Department: Health Emergency Management



Type: Full-time temporary



Expected Up to Date: August 31, 2027



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: The Specialist serves as a provincial resource by providing expertise in development, coordination and implementation of all mitigation, preparedness, response & recovery sectors of Health Emergency Management (HEM) for the SHA, ensuring emergency plans are developed, implemented, maintained & exercised in all SHA facilities to meet current standards. The Specialist advises on and ensures best practices for ongoing HEM related safety initiatives and is responsible for developing HEM planning tools and responses through collaboration with all levels of leadership within the SHA. The Specialist is a key expert on advising on best practices/standards for HEM policies & procedures, and contributing to exceptional communication activity, while liaising with all levels of government.



Human Resources Exemption: No



Experience

• Experience developing and leading planning and programs in complex environment


• 3 years experience developing & managing emergency management programs

Education

• Degree or diploma in Emergency & Disaster Management, Incident Command Systems

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


• EOC or 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

• Strong interpersonal skills


• Proven ability to collaborate and partner with a wide variety of stakeholders


• Knowledge in First Nation and Metis history in Saskatchewan


• Knowledge in applicable legislation and standards


• Knowledge in the Saskatchewan health care system


• Ability to lead and coach others


• Commitment to quality, safety, and improvement striving towards zero harm


• Knowledge in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action


• 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


• Commitment to a diverse, representative workforce and cultural safety

Other Information

• Travel within Saskatchewan