Specialist - Quality Improvement Planning

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

Job summary

Saskatchewan Health Authority is seeking a Strategy & Innovation Specialist to support planning, measurement design and large-scale change across the organization. You will coach senior leaders and collaborate on partnerships to advance strategic priorities in a complex health system.

The role emphasizes using driver diagrams, A3s, and measurement cascades, alongside project management tools and change cycles. Design thinking and systems thinking are integral to improvement work.

Qualifications

• Five years experience developing and leading planning and programs in complex environments.
• Licensed, and in good standing, with regulatory body, if applicable.
• Undergraduate degree or diploma in a healthcare or management related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Coach senior leaders on planning processes and measurement design.
• Lead and support large-scale change, innovation and partnerships.
• Support SHA activities to achieve strategic priorities.
• Coach leaders on tools such as driver diagrams, A3s, measurement cascades, PM tools and change cycles.
• Demonstrate knowledge of design thinking and complex system theory for improvement.

Skills

Strategic planning

Change management

Facilitation

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Education

Undergraduate degree or equivalent

Healthcare or management degree/diploma

Job description

Position #: 9012125

Expected Start Date: September 21, 2026

Union: OOS

Facility: Saskatchewan Health Authority

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: Director Strategic Planning

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: May 25, 2028

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days, Standby

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: Strategy & Innovation Specialists are responsible for performing various key functions within the Strategy & Innovation portfolio. The Specialists will work with and coach senior leaders on planning processes, measurement design, large scale change, and innovation and partnerships. Specialists will be key in leading and supporting activities across the SHA in support of achieving our strategic priorities. Specialists will coach and support all leaders on the consistent use of tools such as driver diagrams, A3s, measurement cascades, project management tools, and change cycles. They will demonstrate knowledge and experience with innovative approaches such as design thinking and complex system theory, while having a solid understanding of measurement for improvement, planning, quality improvement, project management and facilitation.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• Experience developing and leading planning and programs in complex environment
• Five (5) years experience in a related area
• Leader who has developed planning and programs in multi-stakeholder environment

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 a healthcare or management related discipline

Competencies

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

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge in applicable legislation and standards
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Knowledge in the Saskatchewan health care system
• Commitment to quality, safety, and improvement striving towards zero harm
• Commitment to a diverse, representative workforce and cultural safety
• Knowledge in First Nation and Metis history in Saskatchewan
• 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
• Knowledge in organization's goals, vision, mission and values
• Knowledge in applicable human resource functions and disciplines
• Ability to lead and coach others
• Committed to delivering on patient and family centered care

Other Information

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