Program Consultant

**Program Consultant**:
**Primary Purpose**: As a program consultant, the successful applicant will be responsible for creating, reviewing, and coordinating continuing education opportunities for pharmacy and other health care professionals.

**Nature of Work**: USask CPE, operating out of the University of Saskatchewan's College of Pharmacy and Nutrition, is dedicated to developing, implementing, supporting, and evaluating continuing education and professional development programs for pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and other healthcare professionals. We collaborate with health organizations and partners across Canada to create and distribute high-quality continuing education content.

Reporting to the Program Manager, the successful applicant will function with a high level of independence, decision-making, and accountability. This position requires short, medium, and long-term planning. Work with USask CPE requires the ability to work under pressure in a dynamic environment while balancing competing deadlines and multi-tasking. Some travel may be required (meetings, conferences), as is attendance at occasional evening and weekend events.

**Typical Duties or Accountabilities**:

- Create written content, learning activities, courses, and presentations on various topics for pharmacy professionals, while fostering collaboration and encouraging growth
- Ensure existing courses meet our standards of excellence, engagement, and innovation.
- Review and edit content developed by the USask CPE team, prioritizing clear and respectful communication, and careful attention to detail.
- Incorporate feedback from evaluations into current and future USask CPE programs and offerings, demonstrating a commitment to continuous improvement and personal growth.
- Ensure that learning content and activities meet accreditation standards, emphasizing professionalism and quality.
- Build relationships and collaborate with the pharmacy and broader healthcare community to support educational program creation.
- Guide and mentor pharmacy interns during experiential learning placements with USask CPE, fostering an environment of growth and learning.
- Exhibit innovative and creative thinking when determining plans of action and strategies for educational content.
- Other duties as assigned by the Program Manager.

Qualities and assets:

- Demonstrated experience in pharmacy practice with direct patient care.
- Strong interest in adult education and professional development.
- Comprehensive understanding of the rapidly changing needs and scope of practice of pharmacy professionals.
- Thoughtful about the evolving educational requirements for pharmacy professionals.
- Excellent writing and editing skills, with an ability to communicate clearly and openly while valuing collaboration.
- Detail-oriented.
- Proven ability to support multiple projects simultaneously with flexibility and adaptability.
- Prioritize clear, open, and respectful communication.
- Interest in regulatory and competency assurance requirements.
- Embrace opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Possesses a high degree of professionalism.

**Qualifications**

**Education**: A first professional degree in Pharmacy (e.g., Bachelor’s degree or PharmD)

**Licenses**: The successful applicant must be licensed (or eligible to be licensed) to practice pharmacy in Saskatchewan

**Experience**: At least 3 years of pharmacy practice experience. Preference will be given to applicants with current pharmacy experience.

**Department**: College of Pharmacy &Nutrition
**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**: 6/18/2025
**Closing Date**: 6/24/2025 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