Senior Specialist, Community Engagement

Saskatchewan Health Authority; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization is seeking a Senior Specialist Community Engagement in Canada to provide strategic leadership and enhance relationships with various stakeholders. The candidate will play a key role in developing the Community Engagement Strategy and fostering partnerships that strengthen public trust and service delivery across the province. A degree in relevant fields and 5 years of experience in communications or health leadership roles are required.

Qualifications

• 5 years' experience in communications, public relations, or other health leadership roles.
• Licensed and in good standing with professional association and/or regulatory body, if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership in community engagement and stakeholder relationships.
• Support the development of SHA’s Community Engagement Strategy.

Skills

Mobilizes people, inspires and leads by example

Analytical skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Education

Undergraduate degree or diploma in Business, Communications, Marketing, Health Administration or other health related field

Job description

Position #

9006443

Expected Start Date

February 23, 2026

Union

OOS

Facility

Saskatchewan Health Authority

City/Town

TBD

Department

Executive Director Community and Foundation Relations

Type

Full-time regular

FTE

1

Shift Information

Days

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

Human Resources Exemption

No

Job Description

The Senior Specialist Community Engagement provides strategic leadership in a high‑profile, complex environment, fostering strong relationships with government, Health Networks, community stakeholders and SHA teams across the province. This role supports the development and implementation of SHA’s Community Engagement Strategy, advances best‑practice approaches through frameworks, toolkits, and communications resources and aligns community engagement with government relations and foundation partnerships. Key responsibilities include strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, operational advisement and measurement of engagement initiatives. By cultivating trusted partnerships and driving innovation, this position strengthens public trust, enhances service delivery and amplifies the province‑wide impact of SHA’s engagement and philanthropic efforts.

Experience

• 5 years' experience in communications, public relations, or other health leadership roles

Education

• Undergraduate degree or diploma in Business, Communications, Marketing, Health Administration or other health related field

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 centered 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
• The Senior Specialist Community Engagement provides strategic leadership in a high‑profile, complex environment, fostering strong relationships with government, Health Networks, community stakeholders and SHA teams across the province. This role supports the development and implementation of SHA’s Community Engagement Strategy, advances best‑practice approaches through frameworks, toolkits, and communications resources and aligns community engagement with government relations and foundation partnerships. Key responsibilities include strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, operational advisement and measurement of engagement initiatives. By cultivating trusted partnerships and driving innovation, this position strengthens public trust, enhances service delivery and amplifies the province‑wide impact of SHA’s engagement and philanthropic efforts.