Clinical Oncology Social Worker

Saskatchewan Cancer Agency; Regina; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

Saskatchewan Cancer Agency is seeking a Clinical Oncology Social Worker to provide psychosocial consultation, assessment and counseling to patients and families in the Allan Blair Cancer Centre, Regina. This part-time temporary role reports to the Supportive Care leadership and requires participation in education programs within an interdisciplinary team.

The position emphasizes cultural responsiveness to First Nations and Métis communities, with duties including education delivery and complex

Qualifications

• Three (3) years supervised counseling experience in psychosocial oncology or related field.
• Two (2) years’ experience with a Master’s Degree in Social Work or Indigenous Social Work may be considered.
• Membership with Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial consultation, clinical assessment, intervention and counseling to patients and families.
• Actively participate in department education programs and interdisciplinary model.
• Engage in education and outreach with patients and health care teams.

Skills

Counseling

Group work

Community development

Communication skills

Education program delivery

Independent judgment

Human relations

Culturally responsive care

Education

Bachelor degree in Social Work

Bachelor degree in Indigenous Social Work

Grade 12

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Closure Date: October 20, 2026 11:59 PM CST

Position #: 178658

Union: Saskatchewan Government and General Employees Union

Bargaining Unit: SGEU - Saskatchewan Cancer Agency

City/Town: Regina

Facility: Allan Blair Cancer Centre

Department: Supportive Care

Type: Part-time temporary

Expected Start Date: November 17, 2026

Expected End Date: August 31, 2027

FTE: 0.80

Shift Information: Days

Number of Hours per Rotation: In a 3 week rotation : 11 shift(s) of 7.77 hours

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band 7, $38.963 to $45.34 (9 step range)

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY:

Reporting to the Provincial or Site Leader of Supportive Care the Clinical Oncology Social Worker is responsible for providing psychosocial consultation, clinical assessment, clinical intervention and counseling services to patients and families. This position actively participates in department education programs and is expected to adopt the interdisciplinary model, which defines the department and participates in a manner that embraces this model.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• Grade 12.
• Bachelor degree in Social Work or Indigenous Social Work.
• Valid driver’s license.

Experience:

• Three (3) years supervised counseling experience in the field of Psychosocial Oncology or related experience
• Candidates with two (2) years’ experience and a Master’s Degree in Social Work or Indigenous Social Work may be considered.

Membership:

• Membership with Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers.

Skills:

• Demonstrated experience and expertise in the recognized social work methodologies of counseling, group work, and community development.
• Knowledge of community, social and health care programs within the province.
• Communication skills required to develop and present complex information including written documentation and verbal presentations.
• Ability to plan and deliver education programs to patients, the public and other health care workers.
• Initiative and independent judgment required to solve complex problems.
• Human relations skills are required to develop relationships of an ongoing specialized nature to conduct in-depth counseling and develop short or long term goals for patients where situations are emotionally charged.
• Knowledge of culturally responsive care for First Nations and Métis people.