Associate

Position #: V44687

Expected Start Date: October 21, 2024

Union: OOS

Facility: Saskatchewan Health Authority

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: Corporate & Clinical Policy

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Hours of Work: 5 shifts of 7.5 hours per 1 weeks

Job Description: The Policy Associate is responsible for performing key functions within the Governance and Policy portfolio, including
• Serves as the primary point of contact for internal and external constituencies pertaining to the Policy Office, which includes intake and triage of new inquires and management of provincial policy related questions and concerns;
• Establishes and manages processes to support the efficient and effective operations of the Policy Office in accordance with the SHA Policy Framework; 
• Assists with the development and effective implementation of corporate and clinical policy audit accountabilities;
• Collaborates and coordinates work processes with former regional health authority local policy contacts across the province;
• Maintains the provincial policy data base;
• Assists with and monitors quality assurance and continuous improvement in the policy development process; and
• Provides executive and project support to the Director, Corporate and Clinical Policy.

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: No

Salary or Pay Band: As per Terms and Conditions of Employment

Travel Required: Yes

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• 1 year experience as research/policy analyst or senior administrative assistant

Education

• Undergraduate degree or diploma in business
• Undergraduate degree or diploma in Public Policy
• Bachelor of Commerce (BComm)

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

• Bachelor of Administration is acceptable
• Licensed, and in good standing, with regulatory body, if applicable
• Undergraduate degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Competencies

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

Knowledge and Abilities

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

Other Information

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