Job Description

Position # V44541

Expected Start Date: April 01, 2026

Union: OOS

Facility: Roy Romanow Provincial Lab

City/Town: Regina

Department: Molecular Genetics

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift info: Days

Hours of Work: 37.5 hours/ week

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: No

Salary or Pay Band: As per Terms and Conditions of Employment

Travel Required: Yes

Operating in a complex and dynamic healthcare environment, the Scientist will have specific accountabilities which are aligned to that of the portfolio to support the achievement of the portfolio’s functions, responsibilities and accountabilities. This senior position reports directly to the Area Division Lead - Public Health, Laboratory Medicine - Regina. The Clinical Doctoral Scientist - Area Lead for Molecular Genetics serves as a consultant for the Molecular Newborn Screening service, and directs day-to-day operations including administrative and technical oversight for the molecular genetic testing services of the RRPL Molecular Genetics Program.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• Exp. in Public Health, Complex Lab testing, and/or Molecular Gennetics.
• Minimum two (2) yrs working in an accredited healthcare lab setting
  

Education

• Medical or Doctoral Degree from an accredited institution.

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

• ABMGG certification in Clinical Molecular Genetics & Genomics
• Board certification/eligibility CCMG specialization in Mole. Genetics pref.
• Familiarity with Newborn Screening guidelines and recommendations will be an asset.

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action
• Promotes innovation, guides change and is committed to continuous improvement
• Proven ability to collaborate and partner with a wide variety of stakeholders
• Commitment to quality, safety, and improvement striving towards zero harm
• Demonstrates and is recognized for strategic and operational leadership
• Commitment to a diverse, culturally competent, culturally safe work environment
• Ability to balance the needs and interests of diverse group
• Knowledge of legislation and applicable laws
• Mobilizes people, inspires and sets an example for others
• Articulates mission, vision and strategy and charts a path forward
• Has demonstrated strong critical thinking, financial and analytical skills
• Knowledge of the healthcare system in Saskatchewan.
• Exemplifies ethical practices, professionalism and personal integrity
• Has demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Committed to delivering on patient and family centered care
• Ability to coach, mentor and develop others
• Knowledge of First Nations and Metis history in Saskatchewan

Other Information

• Leadership or executive exp in the healthcare setting in the given area will be an asset.
• Travel within Saskatchewan.
• Related education, experience, board cert/eligibility may be considered.
• For more information on the city of Regina please visit https://www.regina.ca/

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, employing more than 45,000 staff in a dynamic healthcare environment. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, safe and patient-centred.