Position #: 9014067

Expected Start Date: September 28, 2026

Union: OOS

Facility: Saskatchewan Health Authority

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: Service Recipient Food Services Production

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: March 26, 2027

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

: The Nutrition and Food Services Area Specialist works with the NFS Leadership Team, sharing responsibility for ensuring safe, high quality nutrition and food services by providing expertise to SHA facilities that do not have direct oversight from an NFS Manager. This position supports Health Services managers and directors in solving operational challenges across diverse food service operations. Working in collaboration with the NFS Provincial Specialists and Director team, the Area Specialist identifies, researches and advances key initiatives within the context of problem solving, finding efficiencies and attaining strategic goals.

Relying on their expertise, networking and problem-solving skills, the Area Specialist develops strategies, implements standard work and continuously evaluates progress, course correcting when required, to ensure optimization of services at the local level and provincially.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

- 3-5 years' experience in Nutrition and Food Services
- Experience developing and leading innovative programs in a complex environment

Education





- Undergraduate Degree or diploma in Food Service Management

Licenses

- Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

- Registered/eligible registration with appropriate licensing body if applicable

Knowledge and Abilities

- Articulates mission, vision and strategy and charts a path forward
- Exemplifies ethical practices, professionalism and personal integrity
- Has demonstrated ability to coach, mentor and develop others
- Proven ability to collaborate and partner with a wide variety of stakeholders
- Knowledge of the healthcare system in Saskatchewan.
- Knowledge of legislation and applicable laws
- Strong critical thinking, financial and analytical skills
- Committed to delivering on patient and family centered care
- Ability to balance the needs and interests of diverse groups
- Demonstrates and is recognized for strategic and operational leadership
- Mobilizes people, inspires and sets an example for others
- Commitment to quality, safety, and improvement striving towards zero harm
- Commitment to a diverse, culturally competent, culturally secure work environment
- Promotes innovation, guides change and is committed to continuous improvement
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills





Other Information

- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
- Ability to travel when required

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.

📌 Specialist, Nutrition and Food Services (Saskatoon)
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