Product Specialist - Individual ProductsJob Category: Professional/SpecialistRequisition Number: PRODU001448Posted : August 6, 2026Full-TimeHybridLocationsShowing 1 locationSaskatoon or ReginaSaskatoon, SK S7K2C5, CANDescriptionSaskatchewan Blue Cross®, one of Saskatchewan's Top Employers, is currently recruiting for a full-time permanent Product Specialist - Individual Products to join our team in the Product & Partnerships department. This position offers the flexibility to be in-office or participate in hybrid options in our Saskatoon or Regina office.JOB FUNCTIONReporting directly to the Manager, Product & Partnerships, the Product Specialist—Individual Products is a hands-on product leader responsible for the development, enhancement, and performance of Saskatchewan Blue Cross's individual product portfolio, including personal health and travel insurance. This role supports product lifecycle management through market and performance analysis, execution of product enhancements, and partnership initiatives. By balancing agility with best-practice discipline, this role contributes to product quality, competitiveness, and member value through actionable insights and ownership of outcomes.WHY CHOOSE SASKATCHEWAN BLUE CROSS?We're driven by a mission to empower communities on their journey to whole health and wellness, and have a lot of exciting things ahead of us. We're improving our members' experiences through investment in our people, technology, services and products. When you join our team, you're joining an organization where employees are valued, recognized for their contributions and empowered to make us stronger. The wellbeing of our employees, our members, our partners and our communities is at the heart of our operations.Our industry is evolving quick, and so are we! We're looking for people who:Share our valuesBelieve that creating great experiences is totally within their controlCollaborate and always set others up for successBuild positive relationships and an understanding of what people's needs areSee solutions and possibilities (not problems!)Are simply outstanding at what they doDUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESOwn the execution of assigned components of the product roadmap, from concept through delivery and optimizationManage assigned product portfolios across the full lifecycle, including evaluation, enhancement, and performance optimizationLead, coordinate and manage product initiatives, coordinating cross-functionally and making day-to‐day decisions to ensure successful execution,



and timely deliveryProactively identify opportunities and risks, while developing insights and recommendations based on adoption, utilization, competitive analyses, and stakeholder feedbackMaintain product policy language, ensuring regulatory compliance while supporting speed-to‐marketAnalyze and translate product performance data to identify trends, gaps, and recommendations for improvementDrive go-to‐market readiness for new and enhanced product offeringsContinuously scan the market for emerging trends, best practices, and competitive threats to inform pricing, positioning, and product strategy decisionsApply customer and market insights to improve relevance, value, and simplicity of offerings to support growth in existing and new market segmentsCommunicate insights clearly and transparently and translate findings into actionable recommendations for leadership and cross-functional teamsManage assigned partner relationships with a focus on performance, value delivery, and continuous improvement, ensuring alignment with service level and contractual obligationsCollaborate with partners to deliver product enhancements and identify opportunities for value creation, while holding partners accountable to agreed‐upon service standards and outcomesAct as an individual product subject‐matter expert, enabling Sales, Marketing, Underwriting, Compliance, Member Experience, and other teams to successfully support product execution and issue resolutionContribute to KPI definition, development and accountable target setting related to sales, adoption, member satisfaction, and retentionProactively communicate decisions, progress, risks, and outcomesResolve complex product issues, escalating when risks are elevated or alignment is requiredChampion product outcomes and vision ensuring stakeholders are informed and alignedQUALIFICATIONS & SKILLSBachelor's degree in Business, Commerce, Marketing, Economics, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience3-5 years of experience in product management, product development, insurance,



or a related analytical role with evidence of leading peopleSales and/or marketing experience is considered an asset, particularly in understanding market needs, supporting go-to‐market execution, and strengthening product positioningSelf‐motivation with strong business acumen, demonstrated ability to identify opportunities, make sound product decisions, and deliver results independently, while collaborating effectively within cross-functional teamsStrong analytical capability with experience in market analysis, customer segmentation, performance reporting, or pricing support, including the ability to combine data, judgment, and business context to make timely decisionsProficiency with reporting tools, analytics platforms, and Microsoft Office applicationsExcellent written and verbal communication skills, including preparing reports and presenting findingsStrong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlinesCuriosity‐driven mindset with a bias to action and continuous improvement, creating innovation, problem‐solving, and creativityDemonstrated experience managing vendor or partner relationshipsWorking knowledge of health benefits, life and living benefits, or travel insurance with a focus on individual productsCritical thinking and structured problem solvingAbility to translate insights into clear, actionable product recommendationsHigh ownership mentality; delivers with minimal direction; can deliver multiple priorities at the same timeStrong project coordination skills including prioritization, and executionStrong relationship management skillsClear, concise verbal and written communicationWillingness and ability to travel within and outside of SaskatchewanFlexibility to work outside of core business hoursLegally entitled to work in Canada on an unrestricted basisCriminal Record and background check satisfactory to Saskatchewan Blue CrossSaskatchewan Blue Cross is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.We are also deeply committed to Indigenous inclusion. We recognize the importance of lived experience, cultural knowledge, and traditional leadership. These are valued alongside conventional qualifications as part of our holistic approach to recruitment.

📌 Product Specialist - Individual Products (Saskatoon)
🏢 Blue Cross
📍 Saskatoon