Associate

Job Description

Position Details

Position #: 9006519

Expected Start Date: January 19, 2026

Union: OOS

Facility: Saskatchewan Health Authority

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: Provincial Workforce Planning & Employment Strategies

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: March 31, 2026

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

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

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 is a Community of Expertise (CoE) in part of an overall partnership model created to provide superior strategic cross‑functional advice, analysis, support, decision making and resolution on a range of workforce planning and employment related matters. Workforce planning and employment strategies issues and programming are complex and constantly changing as a result of changes to provincial bargaining agreements, re‑alignment of services, the re‑alignment of client care groups, the changing landscape of work such as demographics, increasing retirements, and changing needs of clients. The Associate must have a broad understanding and sound knowledge of the various types of health care careers in order to effectively coordinate and plan programming and events and understand client needs. Knowledge of health service delivery in the province is also required as ongoing issues must be incorporated into planning. The Associate works in close collaboration with the Specialists on the team to provide support for daily workforce planning & employment issues/challenges that arise but also to assist with recruitment and retention programming and events.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• One (1) year experience

Education

• Bachelor of Commerce (BComm)


• Human Resources certificate


• Business diploma


• Business Certificate


• Business Administration certificate

Other Education and Training

• Licensed, and in good standing, with regulatory body, if applicable


• Equivalent combination of education and experience


• Mobilizes people, inspires and leads by example


• Capability to transform systems: Encourage and support innovation


• Critical thinking skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action


• Strong interpersonal skills


• Current clinical knowledge and skill are required in a broad range of areas.


• Knowledge in organization's goals, vision, mission and values


• Knowledge in First Nation and Metis history in Saskatchewan


• Knowledge in applicable legislation and standards


• Exemplifies ethical practices, professionalism and personal integrity


• Commitment to a diverse, representative workforce and cultural safety


• Committed to delivering on patient and family centred care


• Ability to lead and coach others


• Ability to adapt to and implement change
  
• Knowledge in applicable human resource functions and disciplines


• Knowledge in the Saskatchewan health care system


• Commitment to quality, safety, and improvement striving towards zero harm


• Knowledge in LEAN management system


• Proven ability to collaborate and partner with a wide variety of stakeholders

Other Information

• For more information on the city of Saskatoon please visit https://www.saskatoon.ca/

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.