Infectious Diseases Specialist - Adult (Locum)

Vacancy #: 2024-25-270427 Number of Vacancies: 1 Vacancy Opening For: Specialist Employment Type: Temporary Employment Term: Locum Posting Date: January 26, 2026 Closing Date: October 31, 2026 0:00 Method of Payment: Contract Method of Payment Description: Independent contract with a competitive weekly remuneration value for a 7-day week of adult ID service1

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) – Saskatoon and University of Saskatchewan , Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases seek adult infectious diseases specialists to join their team on a locum term basis. The successful applicants will work in a multidisciplinary care workplace.
The Division of Infectious Diseases in Saskatoon consists of six clinicians who specialize in adult infectious diseases and provide service delivery at the Royal University Hospital, Saskatoon City Hospital, and St Paul’s Hospital.



Members are actively involved in the Saskatchewan Infectious Disease Care Network which provides HIV and Hep C support to marginalized neighbourhoods in Saskatoon and northern communities in Saskatchewan. Members are also part of the Infection Prevention and Control team and the Antimicrobial Stewardship program. Local service needs also include HIV, chronic viral hepatitis, TB and transplant ID.

Saskatchewans largest city is a four season destination and has gained a reputation as a great place to both live and visit. A young, vibrant and entrepreneurial demographic is energizing the city with exciting new things to see and do and is a short drive to the northern lake country. Saskatoon has more golf courses and restaurants per capita than anywhere in North America and is noted for its outstanding walking and biking trails along the riverbank. Excellent educational facilities such as the University of Saskatchewan, home of the Canadian Light Source synchrotron, draw the best minds from around the world creating a youthful vitality and cultural richness evident in every neighbourhood.