Job Description

Position # 9004031

Expected Start Date: September 14, 2026

Union: OOS

Facility: Saskatchewan Health Authority

City/Town: Regina

Department: Staff Safety Operations 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

Hours of Work: 37.5

Salary or Pay Band: As per Terms and Conditions of Employment

Travel Required: Yes

Human Resources Exemption: No

Reporting to the Manager of Staff Safety, the Staff Safety Specialist is accountable for the application of safety practices and standards to protect, promote and maintain the health & safety of the SHA. The incumbent is also responsible for the implementation of the SHA Management System that would support the existing Safety Program, with the intent of exceeding minimum standards in Health & Safety. The Specialist is responsible to ensure consistent application of all Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, The Saskatchewan Employment Act, any applicable standards, employers policies and practices and provides consultation, training, development & implementation of a variety of resource options for safety and injury prevention which are in alignment with the organization strategic plan, goals & values and are in compliance with Occupational Health and Safety regulations. This position ensures workplace incidents are fully investigated, that the data is analyzed, trends identified and corrective actions are appropriate and completed by managers and supervisors.
In addition, this position provides ongoing consultation with SHA departments utilizing department safety plan frameworks guided by the SHA Management System in conjunction with the Saskatchewan Association for Safe Workplaces in Health (SASWH) Safety Management System.

License

• Valid Class 5 driver's license
  

Experience

• 3-5 yrs experience developing, delivering & evaluating quality/safety education, incident investigation, root cause analysis, coaching and mentoring of stakeholders.
• Experience in program review and development is an asset
  

Education

• Bachelor of Occupational Health and Safety or
• Occupational Health and Safety diploma
  

Other Education and Training

• Licensed, and in good standing, with regulatory body, if applicable
• Equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to obtain instructor level training status
  

Knowledge and Abilities

• Commitment to a diverse, culturally competent, culturally safe work environment
• Commitment to quality, safety, and improvement striving towards zero harm
• Knowledge of the healthcare system in Saskatchewan.
• Has demonstrated strong critical thinking, financial and analytical skills
• Has demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Able to balance needs/interest of diverse groups & maintain strategic priorities
• Proven ability to collaborate and partner with a wide variety of stakeholders
• Knowledge in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action
• Mobilizes people, inspires and sets an example for others
• Promotes innovation, guides change and is committed to continuous improvement
• Exemplifies ethical practices, professionalism and personal integrity
• Knowledge of legislation and applicable laws
• Knowledge of diverse, culturally safe and representative workforce
• Ability to articulate mission, vision and strategy and charts a path forward.
• Demonstrates and is recognized for strategic and operational leadership
• Ability to lead and coach others
• Knowledge in First Nation and Metis history in Saskatchewan
  

Other Information

• Travel within Saskatchewan

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.