Job Description

The Saskatchewan Medical Association is a voluntary professional association for physicians in Saskatchewan, where over 90 per cent of physicians are members. The SMA also represents the vast majority of medical students and residents training in Saskatchewan.

We represent the collective view of the medical profession in Saskatchewan, and negotiate for and on behalf of fee-for-service, salaried and alternate payment physicians.

We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time, permanent Coordinator, Primary Care Innovation Program (PCIP) to join our growing team!

The Coordinator, PCIP is responsible for managing the funding disbursement process with participating clinics. This includes drafting and updating disbursement agreements, ensuring financial payments to clinics are accurate and on time, validating funded activities (e.g., staff hires, equipment purchases) align with program approvals, and preparing regular reports for monitoring and audit purposes. The position is accountable in ensuring compliance and accuracy, which requires attention to detail, comfort with contracts, and strong coordination skills across multiple stakeholders.

This position is based on-site at our office in Saskatoon, SK, with a voluntary hybrid work option allowing remote work from home up to 2 out of 5 days per week subject to approval under our Hybrid Work Arrangement policy.

Key responsibilities include:

Effectively manage relationships with Innovation Fund physicians and their clinic staff, internal SMA team members (e.g., SMA's IF Coordinators, Accounting), SMA physician leaders, committee members, and external stakeholder partners, by fielding daily telephone, email, online inquiries and requests and addressing concerns. Prepare and maintain disbursement agreements with clinics, incorporating both ongoing and one-time approved funding. Update disbursement agreements when supplementary funding applications are approved. Coordinate payment schedules, ensuring financial accuracy and timeliness of disbursements. Track and reconcile payment amounts in program spreadsheets, validating with internal staff and clinic contacts. Verify that approved purchases and hires at clinics are completed as outlined in agreements. Collaborate with SMA legal counsel to review and revise funding agreements as needed. Maintain accurate documentation of approvals, agreements, payments, and validations for accounting, audit and reporting purposes. Monitors demand on Innovation Funds and prepares periodic reports to the Oversight Committee, Accounting team, and auditors. Works with discretion regarding sensitive and confidential information. Identify opportunities for process improvement within the Innovation Fund program and contributes to the development and refinement of workflows, templates, and tracking systems to enhance efficiency and accuracy. Perform other duties as assigned by the Manager, Primary Care Innovation Program.

Qualifications

Post-secondary education in business administration, public administration, health administration, or a related field (or equivalent combination of related education and experience). Experience in program coordination, contract administration, or financial tracking. Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel) for financial tracking and reporting. Ability to work collaboratively with healthcare professionals, legal counsel, and committee members. Knowledge of healthcare funding or grant administration considered an asset.

Salary

$58,113- $78,623 per annum commensurate with experience.

Perks & Benefits

Defined Benefit Pension Plan Group Benefits Plan including Health, Dental, Disability, and Life Insurance Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) $600 Annual Employee Wellness Program On-Site Gym Work/Life Balance - 35-hour work week Optional Earned Days Off program in addition to annual Vacation Entitlement

Are you interested in joining our team? Apply today!

Applications including cover letter and resume can be sent via email directly to careers@sma.sk.ca by January 5, 2026

The SMA is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage all qualified applicants to apply.

We thank all interested candidates in advance for their interest; only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.