Position # : 9004926

Expected Start Date: October 01, 2026

Union: OOS

Facility: Saskatchewan Health Authority

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: Director Contract Support Services

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: The Contract Specialist is responsible for the development, drafting, negotiation and execution of specific categories of contractual arrangements for SHA including, but not limited to, funding, information technology, licence, services, consulting, data sharing, and research agreements. The Contract Specialist is responsible for the facilitation of activities that are required to support the implementation of any such contract with appropriate internal and external stakeholders. The Contract Specialist engages with key stakeholders within and external to SHA including key individuals in government ministries and with other health system partners. The Contract Specialist plays a key role in supporting SHA’s data governance framework, and is responsible for providing contract-related advice to the Director, Contract Management. Working largely independently, the Contract Specialist performs these functions in order to provide SHA with risk mitigation strategies that assist in protecting the legal, financial and reputational objectives of SHA at a high level. Operating in a complex and agile healthcare environment, the position demonstrates strong leadership to enable an innovative and positive working climate and a client-centric culture.



The Contract Specialist must work cross-functionally within the portfolio and across the organization to support operations, and will develop partnerships and work closely with system and community partners.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience
Five (5) years direct or related experience

Education
Undergraduate degree or diploma in a branch of legal or legal-relevant studies

Licenses
Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training
Licensed, and in good standing, with regulatory body, if applicable
Undergraduate degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience

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

Knowledge and Abilities
Strong interpersonal skills
Knowledge in organization's goals, vision, mission and values
Knowledge in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action
Exemplifies ethical practices, professionalism and personal integrity
Committed to delivering on patient and family centred care
Knowledge in applicable legislation and standards
Ability to adapt to and implement change
Knowledge in the Saskatchewan health care system
Commitment to a diverse, representative workforce and cultural safety
Knowledge in First Nation and Metis history in Saskatchewan
Knowledge in applicable human resource functions and disciplines
Ability to lead and coach others
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/

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