Position # : Expected Start Date: October 26, 2026Union: OOSFacility: Saskatchewan Health AuthorityCity/Town: SaskatoonDepartment: Director Strategic Reporting and Service PlanningType: Full-time temporaryExpected Up to Date: October 26, 2027FTE: 1Shift Information: Days, StandbyNumber of Hours per Rotation: 5 shifts of 7.5 hours per 1 weeksRelief: NoFloat: NoHours of Work: Standard HoursSalary or Pay Band: As per Terms and Conditions of EmploymentTravel Required: YesJob Description: The Strategy & Innovation Specialist is a key function within the Strategy & Innovation portfolio that works within five key areas: lead planning, partner, measure performance, innovate and spread, and guide transformation change initiative. As a large and complex organization, the Saskatchewan Health Authority requires alignment, leadership and support across these key areas. The Strategy and Innovation Specialist is an experienced professional with a broad-based background in health planning and organizational change. They use systems theory to help teams understand and assess current state, envision future state, identify gaps, and create actionable plans for improvement. They are committed to understanding and learning from stakeholder (including patients, families, and staff) experiences to inform organizational planning on an ongoing basis. They will collaborate and coordinate work with colleagues in the broader Quality, Safety and Strategy portfolio.



Strategy and Innovation Specialists are generalists who have demonstrated their drive for continuous learning and application of recent knowledge and skills.ExperienceExperience developing and leading planning and programs in complex environmentLeader who has developed planning and programs in multi-stakeholder environmentFive (5) years experience in a related areaLicensesValid Class 5 driver's licenseOther Education and TrainingUndergraduate degree or diploma in a healthcare or management related disciplineUndergraduate degree or an equivalent combination of education and experienceLicensed, and in good standing, with regulatory body, if applicableCompetenciesAnalytical skillsCapability to transform systems: Encourage and support innovationMobilizes people, inspires and leads by exampleCritical thinking skillsKnowledge and AbilitiesStrong interpersonal skillsProven ability to collaborate and partner with a wide variety of stakeholdersKnowledge in the Saskatchewan health care systemKnowledge in applicable human resource functions and disciplinesAbility to adapt to and implement changeKnowledge in organization's goals, vision, mission and valuesCommitment to a diverse, representative workforce and cultural safetyKnowledge in First Nation and Metis history in SaskatchewanAbility to lead and coach othersKnowledge in applicable legislation and standardsExemplifies ethical practices, professionalism and personal integrityCommitted to delivering on patient and family centred careCommitment to quality, safety, and improvement striving towards zero harmOther InformationTravel within SaskatchewanFor more information on the city of Saskatoon please visit #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Specialist - Quality Improvement Performance, Reporting, & Service Planning (Saskatoon)
🏢 Saskatchewan Health Authority
📍 Saskatoon