Workforce Planning & Employment Strategies Associate

Position #: 193861

Expected Start Date: August 17, 2026

Union: OOS

Facility: Saskatchewan Health Authority

City/Town: Saskatoon

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

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days, Standby

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 Description: Workforce Planning and Employment Strategies (WPES) 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. WPES issues and programming are complex and constantly changing due to changes to provincial bargaining agreements, re-alignment of services/client care groups and the changing landscape of work. The Associate must have a broad understanding and sound knowledge of the various types of health care careers to effectively coordinate and plan programming, events and understand client needs. Knowledge of health service delivery in the province is also required. The Associate works in close collaboration with the Specialists on the team to provide support for daily workforce planning & employment issues/challenges that arise.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• 1+ years experience in Human Resources

Education

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

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

• Bachelor of Human Resources is acceptable
• 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
• Computer skills
• Critical thinking skills

Knowledge and Abilities

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

Other Information

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