Representative Workforce Consultant

Position #: 204485

Expected Start Date: May 5, 2025

Union: OOS

Facility: Victoria Hospital

City/Town: Prince Albert

Department: First Nations and Métis Health Services

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

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

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: No

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

Travel Required: Yes

Job Description: The First Nations and Metis Relations Specialist, in conjunction with the Manager, First Nations and Metis Relations assumes a lead role in implementing the Representative Workforce Strategic Action Plan to build a workforce that represents the community we serve, in order to provide quality client-centred experiences to patients, clients, residents and families within the Saskatchewan Health Authority. The position requires liaising, establishing and building partnerships with key community stakeholder groups that are both internal and external to the Saskatchewan Health Authority, with an emphasis upon the Aboriginal communities. The Consultant uses a high level of interpersonal, conflict resolution and problem solving and change management skills.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• Experience working with First Nations and Metis communities and organizations
• Three (3) years experience working with cross-cultural environments

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

• Licensed, and in good standing, with regulatory body, if applicable
• Undergraduate degree in Health or Social Sciences
• Equivalent combination of education and experience

Competencies

• Mobilizes people, inspires and leads by example
• Communication skills
• Critical thinking skills
• Analytical skills
• Interpersonal skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Committed to delivering on patient and family centred care
• Commitment to a diverse, representative workforce and cultural safety
• Ability to lead and coach others
• Knowledge in healthcare system in Saskatchewan and across Canada
• Proven ability to collaborate and partner with a wide variety of stakeholders
• Knowledge of diverse, culturally safe and representative workforce
• Ability to act professionally, ethically and provide sound judgement
• Knowledge in applicable legislation and standards
• Promotes innovation, guides change and is committed to continuous improvement

Other Information

• Travel within the region and provincially