Accreditation Specialist, College of Medicine at University of Saskatchewan

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Jul, 26

Salary

107868.0

Posted On

15 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project management, Systems design, Accreditation standards, Quality improvement, Data analysis, Policy development, Stakeholder engagement, Conflict resolution, Strategic planning, Report writing, Database management, Communication, Facilitation, Leadership, Diplomacy, Risk mitigation

Industry

Higher Education

Description

Accreditation Specialist, College of Medicine Primary Purpose: The Accreditation Specialist works with internal and external stakeholders to ensure accreditation requirements for the College of Medicine are consistently met and abided by. The area of focus will encompass Undergraduate Medical Education, ensuring ongoing efforts to innovate, with opportunities for future engagement in Postgraduate Medical Education (PGME) and Continuing Medical Education. Nature of Work: Reporting to the Director, Finance and Operations with day-to-day direction from the Assistant Dean Quality, the Accreditation Specialist will be a knowledge expert in existing and emerging medical education accreditation standards. The candidate will translate their expert knowledge to support the College of Medicine to maintain a continuous quality improvement approach to the ongoing accreditation of the College of Medicine. Typical Duties/Accountabilities: Maintain in-depth, knowledge of existing and emerging accreditation standards Maintain a thorough understanding of the comprehensive accreditation cycle and survey review as determined by the Committee on Accreditation of Canadian Medical Schools (CACMS) and the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) Research, compile, edit and report on complex issues or processes relating to the College of Medicine accreditation activities Coordinate all accreditation processes for medical education, including development of progress reports, tools, and databases Assist the Assistant Dean Quality and accreditation team as required to identify emerging problems with standards, critical issues requiring more expertise and opportunities to continue to develop a culture of continuous quality improvement Develop, lead and implement new administrative policies and procedures to continually improve processes to meet accreditation standards Provide direction and guidance to departmental faculty and support staff across sites to ensure compliance with policies/procedures set out to meet accreditation standards Assist with the preparation of required reports for accreditation surveys Organize committees (i.e., the Institutional Self-Study Task Force and its committees) to review all accreditation standards Maintain a comprehensive database and ensure the required documentation is assembled (i.e., course and clerkship forms) Work with the necessary stakeholders to develop a process to manage and update key data used for planning and communicating with internal and external stakeholders Assess impact of proposed plans on other College programs including identifying risks and developing mitigation strategies and options Lead or support the preparation and development of project documentation, incorporating stakeholder input into complex project documents Write and prepare various reports and presentations as required for senior leaders and groups external to the university. Provide support to accreditation processes in postgraduate medical education (PGME) and continuing medical education, as necessary Other duties as required Qualifications Education: Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in a directly related discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Experience: Minimum of five years’ experience with project management leadership and systems design within a health care, university or clinical setting. Previous experience with undergraduate/postgraduate medical education accreditation standards would be an asset. Skills: Demonstrated professional maturity, judgment, decisiveness, and conflict resolution; ability to take initiative, facilitate change and be self-directed; strong evidence of relationship-building, ability to work collaboratively, with polished presentation, written and verbal communication skills; strong facilitation and organizational skills; energetic, highly motivated, demonstrating leadership in a flexible and collaborative manner; demonstrated ability to think and act systematically and strategically while exercising diplomacy and creativity in resolving issues; proven ability to negotiate mutually beneficial solutions; demonstrated ability to make evidence-based decisions with a commitment to quality; demonstrated experience in successful project management, complex data analysis and interpretation; proven ability thrive in a challenging, dynamic, complex environment and to manage multiple projects concurrently; proven proficiency with computer applications including word processing, spreadsheets and data management software programs. This position is in scope of ASPA. Department: College of Medicine Status: Term 12 month with the possibility of extension 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: 4/15/2026 Closing Date: 4/28/2026 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.

Responsibilities

The Accreditation Specialist ensures the College of Medicine meets all accreditation requirements by maintaining standards and leading continuous quality improvement initiatives. They coordinate accreditation processes, manage databases, and provide guidance to faculty and staff to ensure compliance.