Workforce Planning & Employment Strategies Associate

Position #: 9003470

Expected Start Date: April 27, 2026

Union: OOS

Facility: Saskatchewan Health Authority

City/Town: Moose Jaw

Department: Workforce Planning and Employment Strategies - Rural

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: January 01, 2027

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 Description: The WPES Associate is responsible for performing key functions within the Human Resources portfolio, including providing support to programming and initiatives within the Workforce Planning and Employment Strategies portfolio. The associate is responsible for supporting Specialists with the development, coordination and delivery of programming and initiatives, performing best practice research and evaluation, sourcing candidates for hard to recruit classifications, maintaining key internal databases and work standards and any other functions required to support the portfolio. In some areas of the province, these roles support affiliate organization employment related functions. The Associate demonstrates strong leadership to enable an innovative and positive working climate and a client-centric culture. The Associate must work cross functionally within the portfolio and across the organization to support operations.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• 1+ years experience in Human Resources

Education

• Business Administration diploma (DBA)
• Human Resources diploma

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

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

Competencies

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

Knowledge and Abilities

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

Other Information

• Travel within the region and provincially