Specialist WPES North

February 27 2025
Expected expiry date: March 6 2025
Industries Healthcare, social assistance
Categories HR, Training,
North Battleford, SK • Full time
  • Job Identification 43962
  • Job Category Human Resources
  • Posting Date 02/26/2025, 11:00 PM
  • Locations Saskatchewan Hospital
  • Apply Before 03/06/2025, 11:00 PM
  • Job Schedule Full time

Job Description

Position #: 194172

Expected Start Date: March 17, 2025

Union: OOS

Facility: To Be Determined

City/Town: To Be Determined

Department: Manager Cost Centre - Workforce Planning & Employment Strategies - North

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days, Standby

Hours of Work: 5 shifts of 7.5 hours per 1 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: No

Salary or Pay Band: As per Terms and Conditions of Employment

Travel Required: Yes

Job Description:

Workforce Planning and Employment Strategies (WPES) Specialists are responsible for performing various key functions within the Human Resources portfolio. The WPES Specialist provides advanced knowledge as a strategic partner and subject matter expert within the Human Resources Department in the design, delivery, and implementation of human resource services and strategies to improve operations, achieve goals, and resolve issues. The Specialist provides solutions for workforce planning and employment strategies issues including collective agreement interpretation, union negotiation, recruitment and retention strategies, organizational change, layoff, hiring, human rights, provincial labour law related to employment applications, in-scope and out-of-scope job evaluation and classification, salary administration, market supplements, immigration, diversity and inclusion, representative workforce, organizational design, workforce optimization and health human resource planning.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

  • 3-5 years' experience in Human Resources

Education

  • Bachelor of Commerce (BComm)
  • Business Administration diploma (DBA)
  • Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
  • Human Resources diploma

Licenses

  • Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

  • Licensed, and in good standing, with regulatory body, if applicable
  • Undergraduate degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Competencies

  • Critical thinking skills
  • Capability to transform systems: Encourage and support innovation
  • Analytical skills
  • Mobilizes people, inspires and leads by example

Knowledge and Abilities

  • Proven ability to collaborate and partner with a wide variety of stakeholders
  • Knowledge in the Saskatchewan health care system
  • Knowledge in applicable legislation and standards
  • Exemplifies ethical practices, professionalism and personal integrity
  • Knowledge in applicable human resource functions and disciplines
  • Ability to lead and coach others
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Knowledge in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action
  • Committed to delivering on patient and family centred care
  • Knowledge in organization's goals, vision, mission and values
  • Ability to adapt to and implement change
  • Commitment to a diverse, representative workforce and cultural safety
  • Knowledge in First Nation and Metis history in Saskatchewan
  • Commitment to quality, safety, and improvement striving towards zero harm

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.

Additional Information

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.