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

Job Description
The Nutrition and Food Services Area Specialist works with the NFS Leadership Team, sharing responsibility for ensuring protected, 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 forothers

Commitment to quality, safety, and improvement striving towards zero harm

Commitment to a diverse, culturally competent, culturally safe 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

#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Specialist, Nutrition and Food Services (Saskatchewan)
🏢 Saskatchewan Health Authority
📍 Saskatchewan