Health Educator Staff

Saskatchewan Health Authority; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 37,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

The Saskatchewan Health Authority is seeking a casual Health Educator for Saskatoon City Hospital. You will support First Nations and Metis communities by integrating holistic health approaches into individualized plans.

You will collaborate with Elders, health professionals, and clients to ensure cultural and traditional needs are reflected in care planning, with a focus on wellness and balance across life aspects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a health related discipline is required.
• Experience with First Nations or Metis health contexts is valued.
• Strong communication, assessment and counseling abilities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Develops healthy, inclusive health plans aligned with cultural needs.
• Works with Elders and teams to incorporate traditional practices.
• Intervenes in emergencies and supports crisis planning and prevention.

Skills

Communication skills

Assessment skills

Presentation skills

Counseling skills

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a health related discipline

Job description

• Position #: 181328
• Expected Start Date: May 25, 2026
• Union: HSAS
• Facility: Saskatoon City Hospital
• City/Town: Saskatoon
• Department: First Nations Metis Health Services
• Type: Casual
• FTE: 0
• Shift Information: Days, Evenings, Weekends, Standby
• Relief: No
• Float: No
• Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Health Educator - Staff $36.518 to $44.655
• Travel Required: No
• Job Description: The Health Educators plays a crucial role in the development of healthy and inclusive social, psychological, emotional and physical First Nation and Metis communities. Utilising the circular model of Holistic health care, the Educator will ensure the cultural and traditional needs of the patient are an equally considered factor when developing their health plan. The Educator is expected to employ an effective combination of SHR Values combined with guidance from Elders, colleagues, personal experience, post secondary education and specialized training to assist clients in their efforts to sustain balance in all aspects of their lives. "Preference for this position will be given to HSAS membersin accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement"
• Human Resources Exemption: No

Education

• Bachelor's degree in a health related discipline

Competencies

• Advanced - Communication skills
• Advanced - Assessment skills
• Basic - Presentation skills
• Advanced - Counseling skills
• Advanced - Verbal communication skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to intervene appropriately in emergency situations
• Knowledge of Ministry of Social Services policies, procedures, and regulations
• Ability to fluently speak & understand Cree, Dene and/or Saulteaux language
• Ability to demonstrate openness to religious and cultural diversity
• Knowledge in education and program development, implementation and evaluation
• Knowledge in wellness and holistic models of health care
• Knowledge of diverse health issues, culture and traditions
• Ability to work and communicate in a cross cultural setting
• Knowledge in applicable policies, procedures and standards
• Knowledge of crisis and suicide intervention and prevention programs
• Knowledge of crisis intervention and prevention programs
• Ability to communicate with clients from diverse cultural backgrounds
• Knowledge in diverse cultures, values and traditions

Other Information

• Position will be required to work in multiple locations
• For more information on the city of Saskatoon please visit https://www.saskatoon.ca/
• Experience with Provincial Child Welfare system is an asset
• Registered/eligible for registration with the appropriate licensing body