Workforce Planning & Employment Strategies Specialist

Saskatchewan Health Authority · Saskatoon

Position #: 172063

Expected Start Date: November 23, 2026

Union: OOS

Facility: Saskatoon City Hospital

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: Workforce Planning & Employment Strategies, Saskatoon

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days, Standby

Number of Hours per Rotation: 5 shifts of 7.5 hours per 1 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

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

Travel Required: Yes

Job Description: Reporting to the Manager of Workforce Planning and Employment, the Specialist provides advanced knowledge as a strategic partner and subject matter expert within the Human Resources Department in the design, delivery, and implementation of human resource services and strategies to improve operations, achieve goals, and resolve issues. The Specialist provides human resources expertise, leadership, consultation and decision making to all levels of the organization as well as external partners including 3S Health, Ministry of Health, SAHO, educational institutions and other Health Regions. The Specialist provides solutions for regional issues including collective agreement interpretation, union negotiation, recruitment and retention strategies, organizational change, layoff, hiring, human rights and provincial labour law, human resource indicator analysis and benchmarking, and regional multi-year HR planning aligned with SHA's (Saskatoon) strategic plan.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

3-5 years' experience in Human Resources

Education

Human Resources certificate
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
Bachelor of Commerce (BComm)
Human Resources diploma

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

Competencies

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

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge in applicable legislation and standards
Knowledge in the Saskatchewan health care system
Ability to lead and coach others
Strong interpersonal skills
Knowledge in organization's goals, vision, mission and values
Exemplifies ethical practices, professionalism and personal integrity
Commitment to a diverse, representative workforce and cultural safety
Committed to delivering on patient and family centred care
Proven ability to collaborate and partner with a wide variety of stakeholders
Commitment to quality, safety, and improvement striving towards zero harm

Other Information

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

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, employing more than 45,000 staff in a dynamic healthcare environment. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, safe and patient-centred. Reporting to the Manager of Workforce Planning and Employment, the Specialist provides advanced knowledge as a strategic partner and subject matter expert within the Human Resources Department in the design, delivery, and implementation of human resource services and strategies to improve operations, achieve goals, and resolve issues. The Specialist provides human resources expertise, leadership, consultation and decision making to all levels of the organization as well as external partners including 3S Health, Ministry of Health, SAHO, educational institutions and other Health Regions. The Specialist provides solutions for regional issues including collective agreement interpretation, union negotiation, recruitment and retention strategies, organizational change, layoff, hiring, human rights and provincial labour law, human resource indicator analysis and benchmarking, and regional multi-year HR planning aligned with SHA's (Saskatoon) strategic plan.

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