Quality Improvement Consultant

Saskatchewan Cancer Agency; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

The Saskatchewan Cancer Agency is seeking a Quality Improvement Consultant to lead quality improvement initiatives and project management across the organization, focusing on scaling new care models. This term position collaborates with leadership to enhance patient safety, staff safety, and overall system performance.

Based in Saskatoon (with travel across the province), the role requires a Bachelor's degree (Master's asset) and at least three years in a healthcare leadership setting, plus

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in clinical or allied health field, business administration, public administration or healthcare administration or project management.
• Master’s degree is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in quality improvement and project management to support strategic priorities and process improvements.
• Act as subject matter expert in systems analysis and performance optimization.
• Lead cross-functional teams to implement new models of care across Saskatchewan.
• Support organizational culture focused on quality, safety, and risk management.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Planning

Organization

Facilitation

Analytical thinking

Project management

Change management

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in clinical/healthcare field

Master’s degree (asset)

Business/public administration or project management degree (asset)

Tools

SharePoint

Microsoft Office

Windows

Job description

City/Town: Saskatoon or Regina

Department: Medical Affairs

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Start Date: November 17, 2026

Expected End Date: July 31, 2027

FTE: 1

Salary: $39.3015 to $51.0918 (2 step range)

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY

The Quality Improvement Consultant is accountable for providing leadership in using quality improvement and project management methodology to support strategic priorities and process improvements throughout the Agency. The position is the Agency's subject matter expert in systems analysis and performance optimization, and risk identification and reduction. The position works with leadership to foster an organizational culture focused on project management, continuous and meaningful quality improvement, patient and staff safety, and informed risk management. The position acts as a change agent and greatly influences achievement of Agency identified outcomes and enhanced system performance.

This term position reports to the Director, Special Projects – Medical Services and will focus on providing project management support for operationalizing and advancing plans for scaling-up two new models of care programs across Saskatchewan.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in clinical or allied health field, business administration, public administration or healthcare administration or project management.
• Master’s degree is an asset

Experience

• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in a leadership role in a healthcare setting.
• Experience in leading complex, multidisciplinary projects using formal methodologies, implementation science, quality improvement, organizational change, process improvement, coaching/teaching, group processes, conflict resolution and group decision–making is an asset.
• Experience or connections in working with First Nation, Métis, rural, and remote Saskatchewan communities would be an asset.

Memberships/Certifications

• Membership in a recognized project management/risk management / quality improvement association is an asset.
• Certification as a Lean Leader is an asset.

A combination of education and leadership experience may be considered.

SKILLS

• Strong interpersonal, planning, organization, facilitation, analytical, problem-solving, conflict resolution, project management, and change management skills.
• Solid leadership and management competencies, consistent with Agency expectations for individuals in leadership and management roles.
• Capable of communicating effectively and with diplomacy, both in writing and verbally, including communication of complex ideas to a variety of audiences.
• Sound knowledge of continuous quality improvement theory, methodologies, and tools to leverage as a change agent.
• Knowledge of statistics, data collection and analysis techniques.
• Proficiency working in a computer-based environment using Windows, SharePoint, and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work at both strategic and tactical levels.
• Ability to function in a highly collaborative, team-oriented, results-based environment.
• Able to work effectively with all levels of management, physicians and staff, and demonstrate creativity, foresight and mature judgment in anticipating and solving problems.
• Courage and determination in maintaining high standards for the rigorous application and maintenance of standard work.
• Detailed and process-oriented with willingness to master tools and techniques, process details, documentation, and measurement activities.
• Ability to work independently with department leaders and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team, as well as lead through influence rather than line authority.
• Ability to travel within the province.
• Ability to flex workday hours to accommodate program delivery.