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Safety Consultant

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March 27 2025
Expected expiry date: April 4 2025
Industries Healthcare, social assistance
Categories Health, Security, Disability,
Saskatoon, SK • Full time
  • Job Identification 49001
  • Job Category Quality
  • Posting Date 03/27/2025, 03:35 PM
  • Locations SK, Canada
  • Apply Before 04/04/2025, 12:00 AM
  • Job Schedule Full time

Job Description

Position #: 085122

Expected Start Date: April 07, 2025

Union: OOS

Facility: Saskatchewan Health Authority

City/Town: To Be Determined

Department: Occupational Health and Safety - Prevention

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: December 31, 2025

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Hours of Work: 5 shifts of 7.5 hours per 1 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: No

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

Travel Required: Yes

Job Description: Reporting to the Manager of Quality & Safety, the Staff Safety Specialist provides consultation, development & implementation of a variety of resource options for safety and injury prevention which are in alignment with the organization strategic plan, goals & values. 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.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

  • 3-5 years' experience in a related area

Education

  • Bachelor of Occupational Health and Safety

Licenses

  • Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

  • Licensed, and in good standing, with regulatory body, if applicable
  • Bachelor of Nursing is acceptable
  • Bachelor of Occupational Therapy is acceptable
  • Bachelor of Education is acceptable
  • Undergraduate degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Competencies

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

Knowledge and Abilities

  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Knowledge in organization's goals, vision, mission and values
  • Knowledge in applicable human resource functions and disciplines
  • Ability to adapt to and implement change
  • Demonstrates and is recognized for strategic and operational leadership
  • Knowledge in applicable legislation and standards
  • Committed to delivering on patient and family centred care
  • Strong critical thinking, financial and analytical skills
  • Commitment to a diverse, representative workforce and cultural safety
  • Knowledge in the Saskatchewan health care system
  • Proven ability to collaborate and partner with a wide variety of stakeholders
  • Knowledge in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action
  • Exemplifies ethical practices, professionalism and personal integrity
  • Knowledge in First Nation and Metis history in Saskatchewan
  • Ability to lead and coach others
  • Commitment to quality, safety, and improvement striving towards zero harm

Other Information

  • Travel within Saskatchewan

About Us

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.

Additional Information

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.