Specialist Project Management and Planning

Saskatchewan Health Authority; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A provincial health authority is looking for a Project Management and Planning Specialist in Saskatoon. You will manage significant health care projects, ensuring quality client-centered services and collaboration with various stakeholders. An ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor of Architecture, project management certification, and strong analytical skills, alongside 3 to 5 years of relevant experience. Join a diverse team focused on improving community health care while adapting to change and contributing to patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• 3 - 5 years’ experience developing and leading innovative projects.
• Licensed and in good standing, with regulatory body, if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects between $200,000 to $100 Million+ for client-centred service.
• Act as a critical communication link between management, physicians, and user groups.

Skills

Analytical skills

Mobilizes people

Critical thinking skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor of Architecture (BArch)

Project Management certificate

Job description

Job Details

Position #: 193793
Expected Start Date: December 29, 2025
Union: OOS
Facility: Saskatoon City Hospital
City/Town: Saskatoon
Department: Plant Administration
Type: Full-time regular
FTE: 1
Shift Information: Days, Standby
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

Project Management and Planning Specialists are responsible for performing various key functions within the Infrastructure Management portfolio. The Project Management and Planning Specialists will consult and engage with senior leadership to provide planning and project management services across SHA. These services include scope development, feasibility, estimating/budgeting, risk analysis, scheduling, drawing production code reviews, infection control requirements, staging, commissioning, project reporting, approvals processes and financial management/financial tracking. The Project Management and Planning Specialists are responsible for managing projects between $200,000 to $100 Million+ that facilitate the provision of quality client-centred service in accordance with the vision, mission, values and goals of the SHA. They ensure that departmental service delivery objectives as defined by standards or the business case, concerning space, spatial relationships, and equipment and furnishings, are integrated into the functional programming and design process. They ensure requirements of user groups are translated into working drawings and conversely explaining preliminary drawings and specifications to user groups. The specialists are the critical communication link between management, physicians, user groups and staff for provincial project teams. They are the lead on various construction projects and represent the owner on the job site, at inspections, and at job site meetings. They ensure review of all aspects of construction work and maintain records of construction and contract activity.

Experience

• 3 - 5 years’ experience developing and leading innovative projects.

Education

• Bachelor of Architecture (BArch)
• Undergraduate degree or diploma in Interior Design
• Undergraduate degree or diploma in Architectural Engineering
• Project Management certificate

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver’s license

Other Education and Training

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

Competencies

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

Knowledge and Abilities

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