Safety Consultant Associate

Position #: 203538

Expected Start Date: June 09, 2025

Union: OOS

Facility: Saskatchewan Health Authority

City/Town: To Be Determined

Department: QSS Manager North 1 Dept Cost Center

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

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: No

Job Description: The Quality and Safety Associate is responsible for performing key functions within the Quality And Safety portfolio. The Associate directly supports the coordination and rigorous documentation, work flow, and information flow of quality and safety education and training including client concern handling and safety incident report tracking and trending. The Associate supports the achievement of organizational goals and implementation of the SHA Management System in evaluating and improving the effectiveness of how we produce quality care in an environment that is safe while linking vision and strategy to daily improvement. The Associate will work collaboratively with patients/clients/residents and their families, leaders, physicians, and staff within the SHA and must lead through influence rather than line authority. The Associate will communicate and engage with colleagues at all levels of the organization to effectively support the development and implementation of strategic, operating and improvement plans. The Associate will communicate and coordinate among diverse, complex operating units to create a culture of safety requiring sensitivity and tact in managing interactions and confidential and public information and data.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• Experience in leading teams and project management
• Two (2) years experience in an office environment

Education

• Undergraduate degree or diploma in business
• Undergraduate degree or diploma in a health related field
• Undergraduate degree or diploma in an applicable field

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

• Undergraduate degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Licensed, and in good standing, with regulatory body, if applicable
• Lean Certification or LILT preferred

Competencies

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

Knowledge and Abilities

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

Other Information

• Travel within Saskatchewan