Specialist, Project Management and Planning (Targeted Funding)

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

Job summary

Saskatchewan Health Authority is seeking a Project Management and Planning Specialist in Saskatoon. You will lead planning, budgeting, risk analysis, scheduling and design review for projects ranging from $200K to over $100M, ensuring alignment with client-centred care and organizational goals.

You will act as owner’s representative on construction projects, oversee quality, compliance, and records, and collaborate across departments while promoting a positive, innovative work environment.

Qualifications

• Project management certification or equivalent.
• Undergraduate degree or diploma in Architectural Engineering.
• Undergraduate degree or diploma in Interior Design.
• Bachelor of Architecture (BArch) or equivalent.
• Licensed or in good standing with regulatory bodies when applicable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planning and project management services including budgeting and scheduling.
• Lead construction projects as owner’s representative and oversee quality and compliance.
• Translate user requirements into technical plans and communicate with leadership and project teams.
• Foster collaboration across departments and partners to support safe, client-centred care.

Skills

Critical thinking

Analytical skills

Innovation mindset

Collaboration

Education

Project Management certificate

Architectural Engineering (Undergrad)

Interior Design (Undergrad)

Bachelor of Architecture (BArch)

Facilities Engineering Technology (Undergrad)

Job description

Position #: 9011541

Expected Start Date: October 02, 2026

Union: OOS

Facility: Saskatchewan Health Authority

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: Fund Program

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 support SHA by delivering planning and project management services, including scope development, budgeting, risk analysis, scheduling, design review, and financial tracking. They manage projects ranging from $200K to over $100M, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and client-centred care. They integrate service delivery needs into design, translate user requirements into technical plans, and communicate between leadership, medical staff, and project teams. Acting as the owner’s representative, they lead construction projects, oversee quality and compliance, maintain records, and foster collaboration across departments and partners while promoting a positive, innovative work environment.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Education

• Project Management certificate


• Undergraduate degree or diploma in Architectural Engineering


• Undergraduate degree or diploma in Interior Design


• Bachelor of Architecture (BArch)

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


• Undergraduate degree or diploma in Facilities Engineering Technology

Competencies

• Capability to transform systems: Encourage and support innovation


• Critical thinking skills


• Analytical skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Exemplifies ethical practices, professionalism and personal integrity


• Knowledge in the Saskatchewan health care system


• Commitment to quality, safety, and improvement striving towards zero harm


• Knowledge in applicable legislation and standards


• Knowledge in organization's goals, vision, mission and values


• Proven ability to collaborate and partner with a wide variety of stakeholders


• Mobilizes people, inspires and sets an example forothers


• Knowledge in applicable human resource functions and disciplines


• Ability to adapt to and implement change


• Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with clients & Stakeholders


• Commitment to a diverse, representative workforce and cultural safety


• Knowledge in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action


• Ability to lead and coach others


• Knowledge in First Nation and Metis history in Saskatchewan


• Knowledge in principles of patient and family centered care