Workforce Planning & Employment Strategies Provincial Specialist

HealthCareersInSask.ca•Saskatoon, SK

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Workforce Planning and Employment Strategies (WPES) Specialist provides advanced knowledge as a strategic partner and subject matter expert within the Human Resources Department. This role is responsible for the design, delivery, and implementation of human resource services and strategies to improve operations, achieve goals, and resolve issues. The Specialist addresses 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.

Requirements

3-5 years' experience in Human Resources
Human Resources diploma
Business Administration diploma (DBA)
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
Bachelor of Commerce (BComm)
Undergraduate degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Valid Class 5 driver's license
Licensed, and in good standing, with regulatory body, if applicable
Critical thinking skills
Analytical skills
Knowledge in the Saskatchewan health care system
Strong interpersonal skills
Knowledge in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action
Knowledge in applicable legislation and standards
Knowledge in applicable human resource functions and disciplines
Knowledge in First Nation and Metis history in Saskatchewan
Commitment to a diverse, representative workforce and cultural safety
Knowledge in organization's goals, vision, mission and values

Nice To Haves

Committed to delivering on patient and family centred care
Commitment to quality, safety, and improvement striving towards zero harm

Responsibilities

Provides advanced knowledge as a strategic partner and subject matter expert within the Human Resources Department.
Designs, delivers, and implements human resource services and strategies to improve operations, achieve goals, and resolve issues.
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.
Mobilizes people, inspires and leads by example.
Encourages and supports innovation.
Collaborates and partners with a wide variety of stakeholders.
Adapts to and implements change.
Leads and coaches others.
Exemplifies ethical practices, professionalism and personal integrity.