Contract Support Services Specialist

Saskatchewan Health Authority; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Saskatchewan Health Authority is hiring a Contract Specialist to develop, draft, negotiate and execute contracts across funding, IT, licenses, services, and data sharing. You will engage with government and health-system partners, support data governance, and advise the Director, Contract Management.

The role requires independent work, leadership, and a focus on risk mitigation. Travel within Saskatchewan is required and you will work in a complex health environment to support patient and

Qualifications

• Experience in contract development and negotiation.
• Knowledge of governance and compliance for health systems.
• Understanding of legal terminology in contracts.

Responsibilities

• Develop, draft, negotiate and execute categories of contractual arrangements for SHA.
• Engage stakeholders across government ministries and health system partners.
• Support data governance framework and provide contract-related advice to the Director.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to mitigate risk and protect SHA objectives.

Skills

Critical thinking

Analytical skills

Leadership by example

Education

Undergraduate degree or diploma in a branch of legal or legal-relevant studies

Undergraduate degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Job description

Position #: 9002255

Expected Start Date: September 21, 2026

Union: OOS

Facility: Saskatchewan Health Authority

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: Director Contract Support Services

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: September 21, 2027

FTE: 1

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 Contract Specialist is responsible for the development, drafting, negotiation and execution of specific categories of contractual arrangements for SHA including, but not limited to, funding, information technology, license, services, consulting, data sharing, and research agreements. The Contract Specialist is responsible for the facilitation of activities that are required to support the implementation of any such contract with appropriate internal and external stakeholders. The Contract Specialist engages with key stakeholders within and external to SHA including key individuals in government ministries and with other health system partners. The Contract Specialist plays a key role in supporting SHA’s data governance framework, and is responsible for providing contract-related advice to the Director, Contract Management. Working largely independently, the Contract Specialist performs these functions in order to provide SHA with risk mitigation strategies that assist in protecting the legal, financial and reputational objectives of SHA at a high level. Operating in a complex and dynamic healthcare environment, the position demonstrates strong leadership to enable an innovative and positive working climate and a client-centric culture. The Contract Specialist must work cross-functionally within the portfolio and across the organization to support operations, and will develop partnerships and work closely with system and community partners.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• Five (5) years direct or related experience

Education

• Undergraduate degree or diploma in a branch of legal or legal-relevant studies

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

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action
• Knowledge in applicable human resource functions and disciplines
• Ability to lead and coach others
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Knowledge in First Nation and Metis history in Saskatchewan
• Proven ability to collaborate and partner with a wide variety of stakeholders
• Committed to delivering on patient and family centered care
• Knowledge in applicable legislation and standards
• Exemplifies ethical practices, professionalism and personal integrity
• Knowledge in organization's goals, vision, mission and values
• 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

Other Information

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