Specialist - Provincial Clinical Network - Chronic Disease

Position #: 9004933

Expected Start Date: September 21, 2026

Union: OOS

Facility: Saskatchewan Health Authority

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: Director Provincial Clinical Networks & Pathways

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: March 21, 2028

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days, Standby

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: 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

• Leader who has developed planning and programs in multi-stakeholder environment


• Five (5) years experience in a related area


• Experience developing and leading planning and programs in complex environment

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

• Undergraduate degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience


• Licensed, and in good standing, with regulatory body, if applicable


• Undergraduate degree or diploma in a healthcare or management related discipline

Competencies

• Analytical skills


• Capability to transform systems: Encourage and support innovation


• Critical thinking skills


• Mobilizes people, inspires and leads by example

Knowledge and Abilities

• Strong interpersonal skills


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


• Commitment to a diverse, representative workforce and cultural safety


• Committed to delivering on patient and family centered care


• Knowledge in First Nation and Metis history in Saskatchewan


• Knowledge in the Saskatchewan health care system


• Ability to lead and coach others


• Knowledge in organization's goals, vision, mission and values


• Knowledge in applicable human resource functions and disciplines


• Ability to adapt to and implement change


• Knowledge in applicable legislation and standards


• Exemplifies ethical practices, professionalism and personal integrity


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

Other Information

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


• Travel within Saskatchewan