 Representative Workforce language is included in the provisions of the Collective Agreements with the three unions - Saskatchewan Union of Nurses (SUN), Local 333 Service Employees International Union (SEIU) and Health Sciences Association of Saskatchewan (HSAS).
The Representative Workforce Initiative was formally created in 1995 with the signing of the first Partnership Agreement between Saskatoon Health Region and First Nations and Métis Relations (FNMR), Government of Saskatchewan Department.
 In June 2005, the Partnership Agreement was renewed with 23 signing partners including Saskatoon Health Region and 17 Affiliates, SEIU, SUN, HSAS, SAHO and FNMR.
Representative Workforce activities focus on Aboriginal initiatives for the following reasons:
Demographics - Statistical data indicates that 13.3% of Saskatchewan's population is Aboriginal people, and this percentage is increasing; and, over the next decade, our workforce will require an increased number of skilled and qualified labour force due to the anticipated number of current employees who will be eligible for retirement in Saskatoon Health Region. It makes good business sense to embrace Saskatchewan's unique demographic environment.
 Diversity - Saskatoon Health Region recognizes that building diversity among our staff will increase our cultural competencies to better serve the needs of a culturally diverse client base. Ongoing initiatives are in place and continue to be developed throughout the region to support the Representative Workforce commitment (refer to Employment & Retention Initiatives for details).
The Representative Workforce Initiative is based upon specific values and principles, one which is that all Saskatoon Health Region employees are hired based on meeting the skills and qualifications of each position.
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