Assessor Coordinator Degree

Position #: 9015018

Expected Start Date: November 23, 2026

Union: HSAS

Facility: Urgent Care Centre Saskatoon

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: First Nations Metis Health Services

Type: Part-time regular

FTE: 0.75

Shift Information: Days, Weekends

Number of Hours per Rotation: 21 shifts of 8 hours per 6 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Hours of Work: Standard Hours

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Assessor Coordinator - Degree $36.721 to $44.902

Travel Required: No

Job Description: Reporting to the Manager, the Assessor Coordinator - Degree plays a vital role in supporting the holistic health and well-being of First Nations and Métis patients, individuals, families, and communities. Guided by Indigenous ways of knowing, being, and doing, the coordinator works collaboratively with patients, families, healthcare providers, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and community supports to ensure care plans honor the whole person—spiritually, emotionally, mentally, physically, and socially. The Assessor Coordinator - Degree will help patients and families navigate the healthcare system while recognizing the importance of identity, family, community, culture, traditional practices, and connection to land and ceremony in supporting health and healing. Services may include family support and advocacy, patient and family education, care coordination, case management, referrals, and connection to appropriate community and cultural resources.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Education

• Bachelor Degree in a related Health Science or Social Science discipline

Other Education and Training

• Registered/eligible registration with appropriate licensing body if applicable

Competencies

• Intermediate - Decision making skills
• Intermediate - Presentation skills
• Basic - Computer skills
• Intermediate - Assessment skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Advocates delivery of culturally safe, responsive & people-centered healthcare
• Responsible for conducting self in a safe manner as outlined in the OHSA
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Knowledge of Non-Insured Health Benefits and Jordan's Principle.
• Ability to adhere to SHA policy, procedures, and standards of conduct
• Knowledge of the services gov provides in relation to jurisdictional resp.
• Ability to enter and retrieve data in computer database systems
• Demonstrates critical thinking, problem solving, conflict resolution skills
• Adjusts clinical approaches in a culturally responsive and respectful manner
• Ability to develop & maintain consulting relationships in multidisciplinary team
• Excellent organizational skills including the ability to maintain priorities.
• Self-directed in seeking out UCC patients that may benefit from cultural support
• Knowledge of Indigenous culture
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Demonstrated ability to be accepted and trusted in Indigenous communities
• Knowledge of First Nation and Metis culture and traditions
• Knowledge of Ministry of Social Services policies, procedures, and regulations
• Knowledge of all levels of government (fed, prov, mun, First Nations and Métis) 
• Strong communication/listening and relationship management skills
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate with community agencies

Other Information

• Knowledge in Indigenous language is an asset
• Access to a reliable vehicle
• Valid Class 5 driver's license