Associate Provincial Bursaries

Saskatchewan Health Authority; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Saskatchewan Health Authority is seeking an Associate in the Practitioner Staff Affairs domain to support provincial physician strategies and develop systems that underpin ROS agreements and related programs. The role oversees large contractual activity and financial tracking within a provincial framework.

The position requires strong coordination, leadership, and analytical skills to monitor compliance, manage evaluations, and collaborate with MOH-funded initiatives across Saskatchewan.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience as Finance Assistant or Bursary Administrator
• Experience working in a multi-stakeholder organization
• Undergraduate degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Licensed, and in good standing, with regulatory body, if applicable

Responsibilities

• Supports provincial physician strategies and development and maintenance of provincial physician systems to support the Practitioner Staff Affairs portfolio.
• Administers over 500 Return of Service (ROS) agreements with an approximate value of $60 million dollars.
• Codes invoices, maintains corporate credit card, and tracks accounts payable/receivables for recruitment operations.

Skills

Coordination

Computer skills

Critical thinking

Leadership

Education

Finance diploma

Bachelor of Finance (BF)

Business Administration diploma (DBA)

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

Bachelor of Commerce (BComm)

Job description

Position #: 203187
Expected Start Date: December 14, 2026
Union: OOS
Facility: To be Determined
City/Town:To be Determined
Department: Practitioner Staff Affairs - Recruitment and Retention Director
Type: Full-time regular
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 Practitioner Staff Affairs (PSA) provincial office provides SHA wide support through a coordinated team based approach. Provincial services are provided centrally and support local delivery in the 4 PSA area offices. The Associate is responsible for standard provincial physician strategies and development and maintenance of provincial physician systems to support the Practitioner Staff Affairs portfolio. The Associate administers over 500 Return of Service (ROS) agreements with an approximate value of $60 million dollars. These are associated with Ministry of Health (MOH) funded International Medical Graduate training seats, Saskatchewan International Physician Practice Assessment (SIPPA), Saskatchewan Medical Association (SMA) committee programs and the Rural Physician Incentive Program. This position prepares and amends agreements, monitors compliance and calculates repayments, defaults and initiates collections. The Associate supports the evaluation of activities through the tracking of metrics and counsels and maintains contact with recipients on their responsibilities under the terms of contract. This position also codes invoices, maintains corporate credit card, and tracks accounts payable/receivables for recruitment operations. The position contributes to provincial alignment, effectiveness of organizational and cultural change initiatives as they relate to the ability to attract and retain physicians. The Associate builds and maintains the integrity of the saskdocs and Saskatchewan Health Authority brands.
Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• 1 year experience as Finance Assistant or Bursary Administrator
• Experience working in a multi-stakeholder organization

Education

• Finance diploma
• Bachelor of Finance (BF)
• Business Administration diploma (DBA)
• Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
• Bachelor of Commerce (BComm)

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

• Undergraduate degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Licensed, and in good standing, with regulatory body, if applicable

Competencies

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

Knowledge and Abilities

• Current clinical knowledge and skill are required in a broad range of areas.
• Committed to delivering on patient and family centred care
• Commitment to a diverse, representative workforce and cultural safety
• Ability to lead and coach others
• Knowledge in LEAN management system
• Proven ability to collaborate and partner with a wide variety of stakeholders
• Knowledge in applicable human resource functions and disciplines
• Ability to adapt to and implement change
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Commitment to quality, safety, and improvement striving towards zero harm
• Exemplifies ethical practices, professionalism and personal integrity
• Knowledge in organization's goals, vision, mission and values
• Knowledge in First Nation and Metis history in Saskatchewan
• Knowledge in applicable legislation and standards
• Knowledge in the Saskatchewan health care system

Other Information

• For more information on the city of Saskatoon please visit https://www.saskatoon.ca/
• Travel within Saskatchewan