Communications Specialist

Saskatchewan Health Authority; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Saskatchewan Health Authority in Saskatoon is seeking a Communications Specialist to design and implement communication strategies that influence how SHA communicates with employees, physicians, patients, and the public. You will coordinate across channels to support key initiatives, privacy, policy, and safety in a complex health system.

Reporting to the Director, Community and Foundation Relations, you will help shape messages that reflect SHA goals and values, while partnering with diverse

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in communications in large public organizations.
• Undergraduate degree or diploma in Business, Communications, Marketing or Public Relations.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Licensed and in good standing with a professional association and/or regulatory body, if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement communication strategies for internal and external audiences.
• Advise SHA leaders on crisis and issue communication when needed.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across government, employees, physicians, patients, and the public.
• Utilize best-practice tools and corporate channels for diverse projects.

Skills

Mobilizes people

Leads by example

Transform systems

Analytical skills

Critical thinking

Education

Undergraduate degree in Business/Comms/Marketing/PR

Job description

Position #: 9009115
Expected Start Date:November 2, 2026
Union: OOS
Facility: Saskatchewan Health Authority
City/Town: TBD
Department: Community and Foundation Relations
Type: Full-time regular
FTE: 1
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:Reporting to the Director, Community and Foundation Relations, the Communications Specialist is responsible for creating and implementing communication strategies that directly impact how the Saskatchewan Health Authority communicates key initiatives, internally and externally, to diverse stakeholders including employees, physicians, patients, health system and union partners, government, and the public. The Specialist uses best-practice tools and corporate channels to communicate projects related to—but not limited to—labour relations/disruptions, privacy, policy, safety in an ever-changing and complex environment.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• 3-5 years' experience in communications, preferably within large, diverse public organizations

Education

• Undergraduate degree or diploma in Business, Communications, Marketing or Public Relations

Other Education & Training

• Equivalent combination of education and experience
• Licensed and in good standing with professional association and/or regulatory body, if applicable

Licenses

• Valid class 5 driver’s license

Competencies

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

Knowledge & Abilities

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

Other Information

• Travel within Saskatchewan
• This is a provincial role responsible for creating and implementing internal and external communication strategies that directly impact the SHA’s reputation, credibility, and audience engagement. The Specialist provides sound advice to SHA leaders and acts as Community and Foundation Relations resident expert within an assigned portfolio. The Specialist will research, plan, develop, and implement communication tactics using a comprehensive understanding of strategies, practices, and audiences. The Specialist fosters collaborative relationships with key partners, supports staff education on communications-related matters, and participates in the after-hours on-call rotation for emerging issues and crisis events.