Position #: 198384 Expected Start Date: September 01, 2026 Union: OOS Facility: Saskatchewan Health Authority City/Town: Saskatoon Department: Provincial Workforce Planning & Employment Strategies Type: Full-time regular FTE: 1 Shift Information: Days 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 : Workforce Planning and Employment Strategies (WPES) Specialists are responsible for performing various key functions within the Human Resources portfolio. The WPES 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 solutions for workforce planning and employment strategies issues including collective agreement interpretation, union negotiation, recruitment and retention strategies, organizational change, layoff, hiring, human rights,

provincial labour law related to employment applications, in-scope and out-of-scope job evaluation and classification, salary administration, market supplements, immigration, diversity and inclusion, representative workforce,

organizational design, workforce optimization and health human resource planning.

Human Resources Exemption: No Experience 3-5 years' experience in Human Resources Education Human Resources diploma Business Administration diploma (DBA) Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Bachelor of Commerce (BComm)



Licenses Valid Class 5 driver's license Other Education and Training Licensed, and in positive standing, with regulatory body, if applicable Undergraduate degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience Competencies Mobilizes people, inspires and leads by example Critical thinking skills Analytical skills Capability to transform systems: Encourage and support innovation Knowledge and Abilities Proven ability to collaborate and partner with a wide variety of stakeholders Committed to delivering on patient and family centred care Knowledge in the Saskatchewan health care system Strong interpersonal skills Knowledge in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action Commitment to quality, safety, and improvement striving towards zero harm Ability to adapt to and implement change Knowledge in applicable legislation and standards Ability to lead and coach others Exemplifies ethical practices, professionalism and personal integrity Knowledge in applicable human resource functions and disciplines Knowledge in First Nation and Metis history in Saskatchewan Commitment to a diverse, representative workforce and cultural safety Knowledge in organization's goals, vision,



mission and values 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. Applicants must upload all relevant documents (ex: certificates, diplomas, proof of enrollment, licenses and/or memberships) relating to the qualifications of the position. By submitting your application, you consent to your application history and talent profile being shared with Human Resources and the applicable hiring team.

Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Those being interviewed are required to bring a valid Criminal Record Check (CRC) to the interview; it must be dated within six (6) months and include a vulnerable sector search. > We work together to improve our health and well-being. Every day.

For

> everyone. > We are committed to building a representative, diverse, inclusive, and

> culturally responsive workforce. > We are committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions Calls to Action. > We work in the spirit of truth and reconciliation, acknowledging Saskatchewan

> as the traditional territory of First Nations and Métis People.

Please note: Only applications that include all required documentation will be considered.

📌 Workforce Planning & Employment Strategies Provincial Specialist (Saskatoon)
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