Position #: 9012974
Expected Start Date: October 13, 2026
Union: OOS
Facility: Saskatchewan Health Authority
City/Town: Saskatoon
Department: First Nation Metis Health Relations - Compassionate Care
Type: Full-time temporary
Expected Up to Date: October 13, 2028
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 Descpition: The Policy Specialist – Indigenous Engagement and Implementation is directly accountable to the Indigenous Engagement and Implementation Director, First Nations and Métis Health, and provides policy development, analysis, engagement and implementation expertise, with a primary focus on the Compassionate Intervention Act and its implications for First Nations and Métis peoples, communities, patients, families and healthcare providers across Saskatchewan.
Human Resources Exemption: No
Education:
- Undergraduate degree in policy, public administration, health administration, Indigenous studies, social sciences, healthcare or a related discipline. A combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
- Additional training in one of the areas of 1) archiving 2) records management 3) policy development 4) clinical standards 5) government relations and 6) communication is an asset
Experience:
- 7+ years of experience working in a research/policy analyst or senior role
- Experience in a senior clinical and/or corporate role
- Corporate and/or Clinical policy development experience
Competencies
- Advanced - Leadership skills
- Advanced - Analytical skills
- Advanced - Interpersonal skills
- Advanced - Communication skills
Knowledge and Abilities
- Demonstrated team facilitation skills
- Exceptional planning, organizational and interpersonal skills
- Expert written and verbal communication skills including excellent proficiency in editing material for clarity, accuracy and conciseness
- Demonstrated proactive approaches to problem-solving with strong decision-making capability
- Knowledge and understanding of Accreditation Canada policy recommendations on a corporate-wide basis
- Excellent computer skills, with a good working knowledge of various programs, including but not limited to, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Exchange, Schedule Plus, Visio, Intranet/Internet, and the capability to learn new programs as required
- Ability to adapt to frequent change and work under pressure
- Ability to work collegially, collaboratively and build positive relationships through respectful and influential interactions
- Ability to learn and develop a working knowledge of the organization, including its governance and organizational structure and relationships
- Demonstrates a commitment to a diverse, culturally competent and culturally safe work environment and representative workforce
- Be self-directed and confident in applying independent judgment
- Possess a high degree of initiative, ingenuity, including the ability to work with little, and/or no, supervision
- Proven ability to maintain confidentiality including handling confidential information with discretion
Other Information
- Travel within Saskatchewan
About Us
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.
