Specialist

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

Job summary

Saskatchewan Health Authority seeks a Contract Specialist in Saskatoon to lead development, drafting, negotiation and execution of critical contracts across funding, IT, licences, services, consulting, data sharing and research.

You will engage with government ministries and health partners, support SHA's data governance, and advise the Director, Contract Management in a dynamic healthcare landscape.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years direct or related experience.
• Licensed, and in good standing, with regulatory body.
• Valid Class 5 driver's license.
• Undergraduate degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop, draft, negotiate and execute contracts for SHA in funding, IT, licences, services, consulting, data sharing and research.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to support contract implementation.
• Provide contract-related advice to the Director, Contract Management and mitigate risk for SHA.

Skills

Critical thinking

Leads by example

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in legal studies

Diploma in legal studies

Job description

Position #: 9004926

Expected Start Date: October 01, 2026

Union: OOS

Facility: Saskatchewan Health Authority

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: Director Contract Support Services

Type: Full-time regular

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 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, licence, 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

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

Competencies

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

Knowledge and Abilities

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

Other Information

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