Specialist

March 26 2025
Expected expiry date: April 3 2025
Industries Healthcare, social assistance
Categories HR, Training
Saskatoon, SK • Full time
  • Job Identification 48710
  • Job Category Human Resources
  • Posting Date 03/26/2025, 12:00 AM
  • Locations Saskatoon City Hospital
  • Apply Before 04/03/2025, 12:00 AM
  • Job Schedule Full time

Job Description

Position #: 9003170

Expected Start Date: April 14, 2025

Union: OOS

Facility: Saskatoon City Hospital

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: Director Workforce Planning & Employment Services, North & Saskatoon

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: March 30, 2026

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

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

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

Knowledge and Abilities

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

Other Information

  • For more information on the city of Saskatoon please visit https://www.saskatoon.ca/
  • Travel within Saskatchewan
  • This position will be assigned to committees and projects focused on the standardization of processes to support AIMS stabilization and provincial consistency

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.