Specialist

Position #: 193663

Expected Start Date: February 04, 2025

Union: OOS

Facility: Saskatchewan Health Authority

City/Town: TBD

Department: First Nations and Métis Health Services

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 Specialist, First Nations and Métis Relations works closely with the Manager & Director in providing key guidance in implementation of the strategic directions set out by SHA ELT, SHA Board of Directors, Ministry of Health and external First Nations and Métis partners/stakeholders. The Specialist supports strategy through the development and execution of provincial operational and business plans. The Specialist must work cross functionally within the provincial portfolio and across the organization to support operations and promote their strategy. The Specialist will work closely with provincial system leaders, physicians, educational institutions and community partners. The Specialist is responsible for delivering the Ministry of Health's and SHA's priorities into key actions throughout the province and throughout all SHA portfolios. The Specialist scope of practice is throughout all provincial system functions, inclusive of OOS and in-scope consultations, engagements and facilitation. The Specialist demonstrates strong communication and mediation skills. Key accountabilities include traditional pathways, culturally responsive education, research consultations, high level provincial internal and external engagement, and culturally responsive recruitment and retention.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• Five (5) years experience working with First Nations and Metis cultures

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

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

Competencies

• Mobilizes people, inspires and leads by example
• Interpersonal skills
• Analytical skills
• Capability to develop coalitions: build partnerships/networks to create results
• Capability to transform systems: Encourage and support innovation
• Critical thinking skills
• Communication skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action
• Ability to lead and coach others
• Knowledge in First Nation and Métis history in Saskatchewan
• Exemplifies ethical practices, professionalism and personal integrity
• Knowledge in applicable human resource functions and disciplines
• Commitment to a diverse, representative workforce and cultural safety
• Knowledge in the Saskatchewan health care system
• Committed to delivering on patient and family centred care
• 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
• Ability to adapt to and implement change
• Knowledge in organization's goals, vision, mission and values
• Strong interpersonal skills

Other Information

• Travel within the region and provincially