The Saskatchewan Prevention Institute is seeking a full-time STBBI (Sexually Transmitted and Blood Borne Infections) Project Assistant. The position is renewable upon confirmation of funding at the end of each fiscal year (April 1).
The Saskatchewan Prevention Institute is a provincial non-profit organization that works to reduce the occurrence of disabling conditions in children. Our goal is healthy children. The Prevention Institute strives for excellence in primary prevention and knowledge translation and exchange to reflect current best evidence and meet identified needs. The Prevention Institute serves all areas of the province.
The Prevention Institute and its staff are committed to practices that uphold and reflect Relationship Building, Teamwork and Collaboration, Communication, and Continuous Learning.
The Prevention Institute provides a flexible work environment and a comprehensive benefits program to foster a healthy work-life balance and support employee’s professional development and growth.
For more information on the Saskatchewan Prevention Institute, visit https://skprevention.ca.
Nature and Scope
As a member of the Prevention Institute team, the STBBI Project Assistant will be part of a healthy and effective work environment that is committed to professionalism, integrity, accountability, and teamwork.
As a provincial organization, staff must be willing and able to travel throughout the province to meet program objectives. Staff must have a valid Saskatchewan driver’s license and are required to submit a criminal record check.
Specific Accountabilities
Reporting to the Program Manager and Executive Director, the STBBI Project Assistant is specifically accountable for:
1. supporting the coordination of STBBI information and data
2. facilitating access to best practices, provincial policies, events, and educational resources related to provincial STBBI priorities
3. enhancing the accessibility and usability of STBBI resources in Saskatchewan
4. assisting in activities that build the capacity for peers, healthcare providers, and allied professionals to provide STBBI prevention, treatment, care, and support services based on best practice and up-to-date knowledge
5. monitoring the STBBI training and education budget that is administered through the Saskatchewan Prevention Institute
6. administering the Infant Formula Program in Saskatchewan, including reporting on financial expenditures and statistics
Performance Competencies
The STBBI Project Assistant will demonstrate the following behaviours (performance competencies) in carrying out their work:
· Relationship Building
· Teamwork and Collaboration
· Communication
· Continuous Learning
· Flexible and Adaptable
· Initiative
· Innovation
Required Qualifications and Experience: Certificate/Diploma from an accredited business college or minimum of 2 years of experience working in a program assistant role and/or project management certification.
Preference will be given to candidates who have:
· administrative experience, including budgeting
· experience with website content analysis
· knowledge in the areas of STBBI, sexual and reproductive health, and harm-reduction
Salary Range
The starting salary range for this position is $46,000-$51,000 with the starting salary dependent on experience and qualifications.
To apply:
As an employer, the Prevention Institute believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion create a team that is best able to meet our goals. The Prevention Institute is committed to hiring and employment practices that provide equal opportunities.
Send a cover letter, resume, and three references to:
Lee Hinton
Executive Director
Saskatchewan Prevention Institute
1319 Colony Street
Saskatoon, SK S7N 2Z1
Email: [email protected]
Fax: 306-651-4301
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Only those candidates chosen for interviews will be contacted.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $46,000.00-$51,000.00 per year
Language:
- English (preferred)
Work Location: In person
