Specialist, Project Management and Planning (Major Projects)

Saskatchewan Health Authority; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Saskatchewan Health Authority seeks a Project Management and Planning Specialist to drive major capital projects and deliver planning and project management services across SHA. You will coordinate scope, feasibility, budgeting, risk analysis, scheduling and reporting to ensure aligned outcomes.

You will act as a critical communication link among management, physicians, user groups and staff, leading on multiple construction projects and ensuring quality and safety in line with SHA goals.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Consult and engage with senior leadership to provide planning and project management services across SHA.
• Lead on construction projects and represent the owner on job sites, inspections and meetings.
• Review all aspects of construction work and maintain records of construction and contract activity.
• Translate user group requirements into working drawings and coordinate with stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Scheduling

Education

Project Management certificate

Bachelor of Architecture

Architectural Engineering (degree/diploma)

Interior Design (degree/diploma)

Facilities Engineering Technology (degree/diploma)

Regulatory/licensing awareness

Job description

Position #: 203989
Expected Start Date: December 14, 2026
Union: OOS
Facility: To be determined
City/Town: To be determined
Department: Major Capital Projects 2C - Planning
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: Project Management and Planning Specialists are responsible for performing various key funtions 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.
Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

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

Education

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

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

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

Competencies

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

Knowledge and Abilities

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

Other Information

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