Associate

Position #: 9008999 (V50404), 9009000 (V50405), 9009002 (V50406)

Expected Start Date: January 19, 2026

Union: OOS

Facility: Saskatchewan Health Authority

City/Town: TBD

Department: Practitioner Staff Affairs - Contracts and Financial Management Director

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: January 15, 2027

FTE: 3

Shift Information: Days

Hours of Work: 5 shifts of 7.5 hours per 1 week

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: No

Salary or Pay Band: As per Terms and Conditions of Employment

Travel Required: Yes

Job Description: The Practitioner Staff Affairs Associate is a foundational role for the contracts and financial management team, focusing on accuracy in documentation and payment processing in accordance with SHA systems and policies. The Associate ensures clean, auditable records by verifying contract/payment data at the point of entry.  This position handles contract renewals and a high volume of physician payments, particularly at month-ends and fiscal year-ends.  The Associate reinforces consistent workflows by maintaining templates, filing systems and compliance checklists.  The Associate is a key liaison between finance and physicians for payment and process issues.

The Associate demonstrates strong leadership to enable an innovative and positive working climate and a client-centric culture.  The Associate must work cross functionally within the portfolio and across the organization to support operations.  The Associate will develop partnerships and work closely with system and community partners.

Human Resources Exemption: No

 Experience

• 1+ years’ experience of progressively responsible administration experience preferably in a health care environment.

Education

• Undergraduate degree or diploma in Business Administration or Human Resources, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Licensed, and in good standing, with professional association and/or regulatory body, if applicable

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge of legislation and applicable laws
• Knowledge of the healthcare system in Saskatchewan
• Has demonstrated ability to coach and develop others
• Has demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Has demonstrated strong critical thinking, financial and analytical skills
• Exemplifies ethical practices, professionalism and personal integrity
• Ability to adapt to change or unexpected developments
• Ability to integrate clinical knowledge and experience into activities to enhance clinical practice
• Demonstrated computer proficiency
• Knowledge of Human Resources programs and systems
• Promotes innovation, guides change and is committed to continuous improvement
• Has a proven ability to collaborate and partner with a wide variety of stakeholders, including community, to balance the needs and interests of these diverse groups while maintaining alignment with strategic priorities
• Demonstrates commitment to a diverse, culturally competent and culturally safe health system and representative workforce
• Demonstrates and is recognized for strategic and operational leadership that include articulation of mission, vision and strategy and charts a path forward
• Mobilizes people, inspires and leads by example
• Is committed to delivering on patient and family centred care
• Is committed to quality, safety and continuous improvement striving towards zero harm
• Knowledge of First Nations and Metis History in Saskatchewan along with an understanding of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action

Other Information

• Valid Class 5 driver's license
• Travel within Saskatchewan 
• The work location for these position is TBD, as it will be based on where successful candidates are located.