Specialist

Position #: 193532

Expected Start Date: November 18, 2024

Union: OOS

Facility: Saskatchewan Health Authority

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: Corporate & Clinical Policy

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days, Standby

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 Policy Specialist (Specialist) is directly accountable to the Director of Corporate and Clinical Policy of the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) and provides policy development expertise to the Director of Corporate and Clinical Policy as well as to all provincial Executive Policy Leads. The Specialist serves as the primary lead for internal and external constituencies, such as the Ministry of Health, on all provincial policy matters and as assigned. Policy expertise and consultation by The Specialist will be provided to all provincial Executive Policy Leads such as Executive Directors and may be assigned to a specific clinical or corporate area as appropriate. This position ensures that processes are in place to develop and implement effective corporate and clinical policy across the Saskatchewan Health Authority. The Specialist will work with the Executive Leaders assessing risk related to clinical and corporate policy development and implementation. The Specialist monitors regulatory bodies and identifies gaps in policy bringing them to the attention of the Director Corporate and Clinical Policy and the appropriate provincial Executive Lead. The incumbent works closely, in a collaborative and co-operative manner, with members of the Governance and Policy team to assist in delivering on the corporate and clinical policy framework and strategy. This will require research, analysis, risk assessment and advice on policy development and implementation, briefings and proposals as required. Collaboration, coordination, project management, organization and communication skills are key to this role. The incumbent co-ordinates workflow with other Policy Specialists in the Director Corporate and Clinical Policy Office and may provide policy expertise to the Executive Director of Governance and Policy and other members of the team as needed.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

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

Competencies

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

Knowledge and Abilities

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

Other Information

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