Specialist Health Emergency Management
This position is no longer accepting applications(closed Aug 17, 2026).
Summary
Develops and implements health emergency management plans, coordinates response efforts, and advises leadership on safety standards and best practices for provincial healthcare facilities.
Position #: 9011935
Expected Start Date: August 31, 2026
Union: OOS
Facility: Saskatchewan Health Authority
City/Town: Saskatoon
Department: Health Emergency Management
Type: Full-time temporary
Expected Up to Date: August 31, 2027
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: The Specialist serves as a provincial resource by providing expertise in development, coordination and implementation of all mitigation, preparedness, response & recovery sectors of Health Emergency Management (HEM) for the SHA, ensuring emergency plans are developed, implemented, maintained & exercised in all SHA facilities to meet current standards. The Specialist advises on and ensures best practices for ongoing HEM related safety initiatives and is responsible for developing HEM planning tools and responses through collaboration with all levels of leadership within the SHA. The Specialist is a key expert on advising on best practices/standards for HEM policies & procedures, and contributing to exceptional communication activity, while liaising with all levels of government.
Human Resources Exemption: No
Experience
Expected Start Date: August 31, 2026
Union: OOS
Facility: Saskatchewan Health Authority
City/Town: Saskatoon
Department: Health Emergency Management
Type: Full-time temporary
Expected Up to Date: August 31, 2027
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: The Specialist serves as a provincial resource by providing expertise in development, coordination and implementation of all mitigation, preparedness, response & recovery sectors of Health Emergency Management (HEM) for the SHA, ensuring emergency plans are developed, implemented, maintained & exercised in all SHA facilities to meet current standards. The Specialist advises on and ensures best practices for ongoing HEM related safety initiatives and is responsible for developing HEM planning tools and responses through collaboration with all levels of leadership within the SHA. The Specialist is a key expert on advising on best practices/standards for HEM policies & procedures, and contributing to exceptional communication activity, while liaising with all levels of government.
Human Resources Exemption: No
Experience
- Experience developing and leading planning and programs in complex environment
- 3 years experience developing & managing emergency management programs
- Degree or diploma in Emergency & Disaster Management, Incident Command Systems
- Valid Class 5 driver's license
- Licensed, and in good standing, with regulatory body, if applicable
- Undergraduate degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- EOC or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Mobilizes people, inspires and leads by example
- Critical thinking skills
- Analytical skills
- Capability to transform systems: Encourage and support innovation
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Proven ability to collaborate and partner with a wide variety of stakeholders
- Knowledge in First Nation and Metis history in Saskatchewan
- Knowledge in applicable legislation and standards
- Knowledge in the Saskatchewan health care system
- Ability to lead and coach others
- Commitment to quality, safety, and improvement striving towards zero harm
- Knowledge in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action
- Exemplifies ethical practices, professionalism and personal integrity
- Knowledge in organization's goals, vision, mission and values
- Committed to delivering on patient and family centred care
- Commitment to a diverse, representative workforce and cultural safety
- Travel within Saskatchewan