Specialist - Quality Improvement , Reporting Service Planning

Position: Specialist - Quality Improvement Performance, Reporting, & Service Planning
Position # : 9011206
Expected

Start Date:

October 26, 2026
Union:  OOS
Facility:  Saskatchewan Health Authority
City/Town:  Saskatoon
Department:  Director Strategic Reporting and Service Planning
Type:  Full-time temporary
Expected Up to Date:  October 26, 2027
FTE:  1
Shift Information:  Days, Standby
Number of Hours per Rotation:  5 shifts of 7.5 hours per 1 weeks
Relief:  No
Float:  No
Hours of Work:  Standard Hours
Salary or Pay Band:  As per Terms and Conditions of Employment

Travel Required:

Yes

Job Description:

The Strategy & Innovation Specialist is a key function within the Strategy & Innovation portfolio that works within five key areas: lead planning, partner, measure performance, innovate and spread, and guide transformation change initiative. As a large and complex organization, the Saskatchewan Health Authority requires alignment, leadership and support across these key areas.

The Strategy and Innovation Specialist is an experienced professional with a broad-based background in health planning and organizational change. They use systems theory to help teams understand and assess current state, envision future state, identify gaps, and create actionable plans for improvement. They are committed to understanding and learning from stakeholder (including patients, families, and staff) experiences to inform organizational planning on an ongoing basis.

They will collaborate and coordinate work with colleagues in the broader Quality, Safety and Strategy portfolio. Strategy and Innovation Specialists are generalists who have demonstrated their drive for continuous learning and application of new knowledge and skills.

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

Licenses
Valid Class 5 driver's license

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

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

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

Other Information
Travel within Saskatchewan
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