Job Description

Project Coordinator, Addictions Division

The College of Medicine is developing a proposal for a Division of Addictions Medicine within the Department of Family Medicine.

Primary Purpose: The purpose of this position is to provide support to and assist with the development of a proposal for the creation and operation of an interdisciplinary division of addictions medicine. This position will also assist with the development of space plans, impact analyses and other planning documents for internal approvals for a division within the department at USask.

Nature of Work:

Reporting to the manager, planning and projects and working closely with the addiction medicine development lead, this position will be required to build relationships and collaborate with a diverse group of individuals including faculty, administrative leaders, staff, government, health authority, and members of the medical community, at the local, provincial and national levels. A high level of discretion and judgement will be required, along with the organization and initiative to achieve strategic goals and stay accountable to the project planning cycle. Work will take place in a hybrid environment of office/home. Work outside of regular office hours may be required, along with some local and provincial travel.

Accountabilities:

• Under general direction of the manager, support the manager and development lead in engagement with medical and health authority professionals at the local, provincial and national levels to understand current and future clinical, scholarship, and education needs.
• Coordinate processes for collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to identify best practices in training and professional practice and ensure organizational policies are followed.

• Identify, collect, and present relevant data to support the proposal for a division of addictions medicine including but not limited to:

• Identifying key internal and external stakeholders
• Supporting an environmental scan of current programs and opportunities in Canada
• Identifying resources required to initiate the program, including equipment, space and human resources
• Preparing cost projections and budget for program initiation and operations

• Other related tasks as required

Education: Bachelors degree required. Experience related to education or health care professional practice would be an asset.

Experience:

• Experience working with multiple stakeholders
• Experience working in a diverse and inclusive environment is required
• Experience engaging in university processes for program development would be an asset
• Experience in quality assurance or accreditation preparation would be beneficial
• Experience in project coordination and/or proposal development would be an asset

Skills:

• tact, diplomacy, good judgment, and ability to establish and maintain the level of professional relationships that support exceptional collaboration;
• exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal;
• demonstrated ability to adapt to change, organize work, set priorities, and work as part of a team;
• demonstrated ability to take initiative;
• ability to work on multiple tasks, in a diverse environment and to meet deadlines;
• self-motivated;
• ability to problem-solve effectively in an independent manner with excellent organizational and analytical skills;

computer literacy (Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and virtual meeting platforms including Zoom and Microsoft Teams.

Department: Family Medicine (Saskatoon)
Status: Term 12 Months with the possibility of extension
Employment Group: ASPA
Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0
Salary: The salary range, based on 1.0 FTE, is $49,301.00 - 77,033.00 per annum. The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
Salary Family (if applicable): Specialist Professional
Salary Phase/Band: Phase 1
Posted Date: 5/16/2023
Closing Date: 6/5/2023 at 6:00 pm CST
Number of Openings: 1
Work Location: May be eligible for hybrid work under the terms of USask\'s Alternative Workspace Guidelines

The successful applicant will be required to provide the following current verification(s) where \'Yes\' is indicated below. Further information is available at:

Criminal Record Check: Not Applicable
Driver\'s License and Abstract Check: Yes
Education/Credential Verification: Not Applicable
Vulnerable Sector Check: Not Applicable

Please review the University of Saskatchewan\'s for faculty, staff and students in consideration of the COVID-19 pandemic. The University is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion, and are proud to support career opportunities for Indigenous peoples to reflect the community we serve. We are dedicated to recruiting individuals who will enrich our work and learning environments. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. We are committed to providing accommodations to those with a disability or medical necessity. If you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify us and we will work together on the accommodation request. We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthen these relationships. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by the and Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. Successful candidates that assert Indigenous membership/citizenship will be asked to complete the verification process of Indigenous membership/citizenship with documentation. The University of Saskatchewan\'s main campus is situated on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the M\xc3\xa9tis. We pay our respects to the First Nations and M\xc3\xa9tis ancestors of this place and reaffirm our relationship with one another. Together, we are uplifting Indigenization to a place of prominence at the University of Saskatchewan.

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