POLICY & PROGRAM CONSULTANT

Closure Date: June 26, 2025  11:59 CST

Position #: 9004611

Union: Out of Scope

Bargaining Unit: OOS - Saskatchewan Cancer Agency T&C

City/Town: Regina or Saskatoon

Facility: SCA - Population Health

Department: Director Population Health Administration

Type: Full-time regular

Expected Start Date: July 1, 2025

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Hours of Work: 1 week rotation 

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

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY:

The Policy and Program Consultant is a provincial position responsible for the assessment, design, development, implementation, training, management and on-going support in the execution of the Population Health Department's strategic and operational plans and priorities. The consultant will play a major role in the development, implementation, and maintenance of the Population Health Department’s strategic and operational plans, including core program documentation that guides oversight, operations, and alignment. The Population Health Department is responsible for leading cancer prevention and screening programs across Saskatchewan.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor degree in Nursing, Social Sciences, or other health science related discipline.
• Master’s degree from an accredited health science or health program is preferred. 
• Current active licensure or registration in the healthcare profession.
• Minimum of 5 years clinical work experience in healthcare and 1 year consulting and/or project management, performance improvement, operation research or quality improvement experience.
• A combination of education and experience may be considered.

SKILLS:

• Advanced knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, database management and electronic medical record systems. 
• Excellent oral presentation and written skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group, executives, physicians, managers, and subject matter experts.
• Able to work well with others and participate as a team player. 
• Ability to coordinate effectively various functions and activities for maximum cooperation and efficiency.
• Able to plan, prioritize, organize and monitor activities and projects.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal proficiency.
• Lead, drive and support change and continually improve processes using Lean and other methodologies. 
• Ability to motivate and coach employees, teams and departments to achieve Agency goals and department objectives.
• Knowledge of culturally responsive care for First Nations and Métis people.