Specialist, Nutrition and Food Services

Position #: 9014067

Expected Start Date: September 28, 2026

Union: OOS

Facility: Saskatchewan Health Authority

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: Service Recipient Food Services Production

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: March 26, 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 Nutrition and Food Services Area Specialist works with the NFS Leadership Team, sharing responsibility for ensuring safe, high quality nutrition and food services by providing expertise to SHA facilities that do not have direct oversight from an NFS Manager. This position supports Health Services managers and directors in solving operational challenges across diverse food service operations. Working in collaboration with the NFS Provincial Specialists and Director team, the Area Specialist identifies, researches and advances key initiatives within the context of problem solving, finding efficiencies and attaining strategic goals. Relying on their expertise, networking and problem-solving skills, the Area Specialist develops strategies, implements standard work and continuously evaluates progress, course correcting when required, to ensure optimization of services at the local level and provincially.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• 3-5 years' experience in Nutrition and Food Services


• Experience developing and leading innovative programs in a complex environment

Education

• Undergraduate Degree or diploma in Food Service Management

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

• Registered/eligible registration with appropriate licensing body if applicable

Knowledge and Abilities

• Articulates mission, vision and strategy and charts a path forward


• Exemplifies ethical practices, professionalism and personal integrity


• Has demonstrated ability to coach, mentor and develop others  


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


• Knowledge of the healthcare system in Saskatchewan.


• Knowledge of legislation and applicable laws


• Strong critical thinking, financial and analytical skills


• Committed to delivering on patient and family centered care


• Ability to balance the needs and interests of diverse groups


• Demonstrates and is recognized for strategic and operational leadership


• Mobilizes people, inspires and sets an example for others


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


• Commitment to a diverse, culturally competent, culturally safe work environment


• Promotes innovation, guides change and is committed to continuous improvement


• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Other Information

• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered 


• Ability to travel when required