Associate Provincial Bursaries

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

Applicants must upload all relevant documents (ex: certificates, diplomas, proof of enrollment, licenses and/or memberships) relating to the qualifications of the position. By submitting your application, you consent to your application history and talent profile being shared with Human Resources and the applicable hiring team.

Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Those being interviewed are required to bring a valid Criminal Record Check (CRC) to the interview; it must be dated within six (6) months and include a vulnerable sector search.

We work together to improve our health and well-being. Every day. For everyone.

We are committed to building a representative, diverse, inclusive, and culturally responsive workforce.

We are committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions Calls to Action.

We work in the spirit of truth and reconciliation, acknowledging Saskatchewan as the traditional territory of First Nations and Métis People.

Please note: Only applications that include all required documentation will be considered.

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, employing more than 45,000 staff in a dynamic healthcare environment. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, safe and patient-centred.