Specialist

Position #: 193658

Expected Start Date: April 07, 2025

Union: OOS

Facility: Provincial

City/Town: Provincial

Department: First Nations Metis Relations

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: December 01, 2025

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

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

Competencies

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

Knowledge and Abilities

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

Other Information

• Travel within the region and provincially