Position #: V44480
Expected Start Date: November 23, 2026
Union: OOS
Facility: Saskatchewan Health Authority
City/Town: Regina
Department: Workforce Planning & Employment Strategies, Regina
Type: Full-time regular
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: Workforce Planning and Employment Strategies (WPES) Specialists are responsible for performing various key functions within the Human Resources portfolio. The WPES Specialist provides advanced knowledge as a strategic partner and subject matter expert within the Human Resources Department in the design, delivery, and implementation of human resource services and strategies to improve operations, achieve goals, and resolve issues. The Specialist provides solutions for workforce planning and employment strategies issues including collective agreement interpretation, union negotiation, recruitment and retention strategies, organizational change, layoff, hiring, human rights, provincial labour law related to employment applications, in-scope and out-of-scope job evaluation and classification, salary administration, market supplements, immigration, diversity and inclusion, representative workforce, organizational design, workforce optimization and health human resource planning.
Human Resources Exemption: No
Experience
- 3-5 years' experience in Human Resources
Other Education and Training
- Undergraduate degree or diploma in Commerce, Human Resources, or Business Administration, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Licensed and in good standing with professional association and/or regulatory body, if applicable
Knowledge and Abilities
- Knowledge of legislation and applicable laws
- Knowledge of the healthcare system in Saskatchewan
- Has demonstrated ability to coach and develop others
- Has demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Has demonstrated strong critical thinking, financial and analytical skills
- Exemplifies ethical practices, professionalism and personal integrity
- Promotes innovation, guides change and is committed to continuous improvement
- Has a proven ability to collaborate and partner with a wide variety of stakeholders, including community, to balance the needs and interests of these diverse groups while maintaining alignment with strategic priorities
- Demonstrates commitment to a diverse, culturally competent and culturally safe health system and representative workforce
- Demonstrates and is recognized for strategic and operational leadership that includes articulation of mission, vision and strategy and charts a path forward\
- Mobilizes people, inspires and leads by example
- Is committed to delivering on patient and family centred care
- Is committed to quality, safety and continuous improvement striving towards zero harm
Other Information
- Travel within Saskatchewan
- Valid Class 5 driver's license
- For more information on the city of Regina please visit https://www.regina.ca/
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, employing more than 45,000 staff in a dynamic healthcare environment. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, safe and patient-centred.
Applicants must upload all relevant documents (ex: certificates, diplomas, proof of enrollment, licenses and/or memberships) relating to the qualifications of the position. By submitting your application, you consent to your application history and talent profile being shared with Human Resources and the applicable hiring team.
Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Those being interviewed are required to bring a valid Criminal Record Check (CRC) to the interview; it must be dated within six (6) months and include a vulnerable sector search.
We work together to improve our health and well-being. Every day. For everyone.
We are committed to building a representative, diverse, inclusive, and culturally responsive workforce.
We are committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions Calls to Action.
We work in the spirit of truth and reconciliation, acknowledging Saskatchewan as the traditional territory of First Nations and Métis People.
Please note: Only applications that include all required documentation will be considered.
