Position # : 198385

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

Job Description : 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 valuable 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/

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📌 Workforce Planning & Employment Strategies Provincial Specialist (Saskatchewan)
🏢 Saskatchewan Health Authority
📍 Saskatchewan