Finance and Project Coordinator, College of Pharmacy and Nutrition

University of Saskatchewan; Saskatoon; Hybrid; CAD 69,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

The College of Pharmacy and Nutrition at the University of Saskatchewan seeks a Finance and Project Coordinator to enhance financial operations and project coordination for healthcare education programs. This role is ideal for someone detail-oriented and proactive in supporting collaborative initiatives, requiring a degree and strong communication skills. Successful candidates will thrive in a fast-paced environment while managing diverse projects and enhancing team culture.

Qualifications

• Degree required in relevant fields.
• Experience in post-secondary or healthcare environment beneficial.
• Familiarity with university systems and tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial operations including invoicing, budgeting, and reporting.
• Coordinate and support educational course planning.
• Monitor projects to ensure timelines and deliverables.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving mindset

Collaboration

Education

Undergraduate or graduate degree in business, public administration, education, health sciences, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)

Job description

Finance and Project Coordinator, College of Pharmacy and Nutrition

medSask is the provincial drug information service that provides healthcare professionals and the general public with access to on-demand, accurate, evidence-based drug information. medSask contributes to undergraduate education at the University of Saskatchewan, College of Pharmacy and Nutrition, offers continuing education for healthcare professionals, and collaborates on drug-therapy projects with other health organizations.

USask Continuing Professional Education (CPE) is based out of the University of Saskatchewan, College of Pharmacy and Nutrition. USask CPE develops, implements, supports, and evaluates continuing education and continuing professional development opportunities for pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and healthcare professionals. USask CPE collaborates on continuing education courses with other health organizations and partners nationally.

Purpose: The College of Pharmacy and Nutrition is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Financial and Project Coordinator to support the work of medSask and USask CPE. This dynamic and impactful role is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of financial operations, project coordination, and strategic planning, and who is eager to support healthcare education and public service initiatives.

Nature of Work:

Reporting to the Director, the successful applicant will function with a high level of independence, decision-making, and accountability. This position also requires short, medium, and long-term planning, and the ability to work collaboratively with a wide variety of team members, external stakeholders, and the public. The applicant will need to demonstrate a high standard of service and communication.

Accountabilities:

• Manage financial operations including invoicing, quoting, payment processing, budgeting, and monthly reporting
• Manage and monitor projects across both units, ensuring timelines and deliverables are met
• Create and maintain internal policies and procedures
• Coordinate and support the planning of educational courses and events
• Support accreditation processes
• Communicate respectfully and professionally with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders
• Promote a collaborative and respectful team culture
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Director

Education:
Completion of an undergraduate or graduate degree in business, public administration, education, health sciences, or a related field is required.

Experience:
Experience in a post-secondary or healthcare-related environment will be considered a strong asset. Familiarity with University of Saskatchewan systems and tools (such as Unifi, Concur, Canvas, SurveyMonkey, Mailchimp, Cascade, and Destiny One) is highly beneficial. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel and Word) and tools like Kofax is expected. Experience coordinating or managing projects is also desirable.

Skills:

The ideal candidate is:

• Highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented
• An excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• A self-starter who thrives on autonomy and responsibility
• Skilled in collaboration and team engagement
• Innovative and flexible, with a problem-solving mindset
• Comfortable working with decision-makers to implement complex solutions

Inquiries regarding this position can be directed to Danielle Larocque at [e-mail].

Department: College of Pharmacy & Nutrition
Status: Permanent
Employment Group: ASPA
Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0
Salary: The salary range, based on 1.0 FTE, is $69,035.00 - 107,868.00 per annum. The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
Salary Family (if applicable): Specialist Professional
Salary Phase/Band: Phase 2
Posted Date: 6/6/2025
Closing Date: 6/12/2025 at 6:00 pm CST
Number of Openings: 1
Work Location: May be eligible for hybrid work under the terms of USask's Alternative Workspace Guidelines

The University is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion, and are proud to support career opportunities for Indigenous peoples to reflect the community we serve. We are dedicated to recruiting individuals who will enrich our work and learning environments. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. We are committed to providing accommodations to those with a disability or medical necessity. If you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify us and we will work together on the accommodation request. We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthen these relationships. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by thedeybwewin | taapwaywin | tapwewin: Indigenous Truth policy and Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. Successful candidates that assert Indigenous membership/citizenship will be asked to complete the verification process of Indigenous membership/citizenship with documentation. The University of Saskatchewan’s main campus is situated on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis. We pay our respects to the First Nations and Métis ancestors of this place and reaffirm our relationship with one another. Together, we are uplifting Indigenization to a place of prominence at the University of Saskatchewan.