Quality, Safety and Continuous Improvement Facilitator, Anesthesiology, College of Medicine

Original job posting

The facilitator will co-develop and support the Provincial Department of Anesthesiology’s Quality Improvement program by providing guidance to faculty, residents, and staff. They will also manage data metrics, facilitate research projects, and act as a liaison between the department and various health and academic stakeholders.

Job details

Quality, Safety and Continuous Improvement Facilitator, Anesthesiology, College of Medicine Primary Purpose: To co-develop, support, operate and integrate the Provincial Department of Anesthesiology’s Quality Improvement program. This includes providing guidance and quality improvement support for faculty, residents, students, research assistants, and staff in the department. This position will be an integral part of development of the quality improvement culture and strategic initiatives within the department. Nature of Work: This position reports directly to the Finance & Administration Manager and receives strategic and operational direction from the Provincial Department Head, the Executive Director of Education, the Executive Director of Research & the Director of Quality Improvement & Safety who will provide guidance to support and carry out the quality improvement initiatives and strategies of faculty, staff, residents, and students. The position acts as a liaison between the provincial department, its members, the College of Medicine, University Research Units, and the Saskatchewan Health Authority. The position determines the steps required to achieve the goals and vision of the unit, area, project, or program. This position works independently, analyzes the current needs of the unit or area, and uses a broad scope of available resources, supporting a broad-based health related quality improvement agenda while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism. This position requires adaptability to fluctuating levels of work volume, working comfortably under pressure in a fast-paced environment, and balancing competing deadlines. Typical Duties or Accountabilities: Quality Improvement Development & Collaboration Act as a provincial quality improvement resource to the department including the Portfolios of Research, Education, and Quality Improvement and Safety. Lead and actively participate in the development of strategy and operational plans to optimize quality improvement and safety opportunities, incorporating change management and knowledge translation considerations. Facilitate the Department’s Post Graduate Medical Education (PGME) Anesthesiology Resident Quality Improvement Program, working closely with the resident learners and staff researchers, in addition to assisting with other research projects as they materialize. Using appropriate methods, curates and assesses the quality of available evidence, works with residents, faculty, and the research team to translate data analysis, and contributes to knowledge translation by meaningfully sharing findings with relevant internal and external audiences. Builds, maintains, and monitors networks of relationships with multiple stakeholders to advance key improvement priorities. Assesses and builds capacity and capability in quality improvement methods, measurement, design, selection, collection and reporting approaches through coaching, education, mentorship, and evaluation. Quality Improvement Documentation, Metrics & Reporting Ensure provision of accurate and timely updating of Department Quality Improvement metrics for faculty, resident and trainee research and quarterly reports for review. Provide metrics & written summary for the overall quality improvement program for the Department annual Report Collect, tabulate and analyze small datasets and work with different data formats (Excel, SPSS) and merge data from these different sources. Provide quality improvement update reports for meetings, newsletters, etc. Quality Improvement Promotion & Marketing Model and demonstrate behaviours that contribute to a professional, positive work environment that support and promote the Department quality improvement goals. Actively participate in the Annual Resident Research Day and monthly Journal Club and other events such as special rounds and lectureships, monthly lunch & learn sessions, etc. Exercises judgement in developing and maintaining quality improvement visibility within the department and beyond including up to date website information, and promotion of research accomplishments on CoM feeds. Quality Improvement Supervision Provide guidance for research assistants and students in the department. Support for recruitment and onboarding of research assistants and students in the department. General Administration Provide requested and time sensitive documents, reports, and research related information. Coordinate meetings. Provide updated website content, newsletter publications and media communications. Work with faculty, research teams, etc. to improve the quality, quantity, and success rate of quality improvement funding opportunities. Assist in mentoring and guiding trainees and faculty in quality improvement administrative procedures. Assist in implementation and administration of quality improvement training programs and projects. Pre and Post award support including tasks such as concept, grant (funding) applications, ethics approvals, fund set-ups, project management, addressing issues, etc. Education: Graduate degree (MA, MSc, MBA, PhD) in health or social sciences discipline is required. Preference will be given to PhD. Experience: A minimum of five years’ education/training/experience directly related to quality improvement and safety, preferably in a health care and/or academic settings. Experience in collecting, tabulating, and analyzing small datasets and ability to work with different data formats (Excel, SPSS) and to merge data from these different sources. Experience with interdisciplinary programs preferably in health or social sciences, and patient-oriented research, as well as a broad knowledge of academic structure and culture; advanced knowledge of quality improvement approaches and processes in a Health Care setting is an asset. Experience working in a diverse and inclusive environment is required. Skills: Proven effective interpersonal, mentoring, management, organizational and financial skills. Demonstrated ability to deliver proactive, user-oriented services, with excellent written and communication skills. Proven track record in negotiation and project management together with strong critical and analytical abilities; ability to exercise sound judgement, tact, diplomacy, and confidentiality; database design and management; ability to manage competing interests and deadlines of projects; and knowledge of and proficiency with relevant computer applications, meticulous attention to detail; and creative problem-solving skills. Department: Anesthesiology Status: Permanent Employment Group: ASPA Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0 Salary: The salary range, based on 1.0 FTE, is $69,035.00 - 107,868.00 per annum. The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience. Salary Family (if applicable): Specialist Professional Salary Phase/Band: Phase 2 Posted Date: 9/25/2026 Closing Date: 10/9/2026 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 University of Saskatchewan aspires to be what the world needs and embraces equity, diversity and inclusion as foundational to excellence and innovation. We actively seek to create a welcoming environment where all individuals feel empowered to thrive, contribute, and grow. Applications from equity-deserving groups are encouraged as part of our ongoing efforts to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve: EDI Framework for Action. 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 deybwewin | taapwaywin | tapwewin: Indigenous Truth policy and the 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 provides an accessible and inclusive workplace. Should you require support through any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us for assistance.

What you’ll do

The facilitator will co-develop and support the Provincial Department of Anesthesiology’s Quality Improvement program by providing guidance to faculty, residents, and staff. They will also manage data metrics, facilitate research projects, and act as a liaison between the department and various health and academic stakeholders.

Requirements

A graduate degree in a health or social sciences discipline is required, with a preference for a PhD. Candidates must have at least five years of experience in quality improvement and safety, preferably within a healthcare or academic setting.

Listed skills

• Change Management · Preferred
• Administrative Support · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Data analysis · Preferred
• Quality Improvement · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Critical Thinking · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Quality improvement
• Safety management
• Data analysis
• Project management
• Mentoring
• Strategic planning
• Change management
• Knowledge translation
• SPSS
• Excel
• Communication
• Interpersonal skills
• Database management
• Research support
• Administrative support
• Critical thinking
• Tactfulness
• Workplace Inclusivity
• Professionalism
• Diplomacy
• Newsletters
• Talent Recruitment
• Ethical Standards And Conduct
• Quality Improvement
• Analytical Skills
• Research
• Adaptability
• Anesthesiology
• Data Analysis
• Management
• Change Management
• Confidentiality
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Creative Problem Solving
• Database Design
• Finance
• Marketing
• SPSS (Statistical Software)
• Innovation
• Project Management
• Mentorship
• Negotiation
• Employee Onboarding
• Coaching
• Social Sciences
• Master Of Business Administration (MBA)
• Balancing (Ledger/Billing)
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Science & Research
• Education
• Management & Leadership
• Administrative
• Continuous Improvement Facilitator
• Clinical Data Analyst
• Medical Records and Health Information Technicians
• Health Informatics Specialists
• Computer Systems Analysts