Job ID

74908

Job Title

Sr. Education Program Assoc.

Regular/Temporary

Temporary

Location

HSC- Central Campus

Open Date

03/26/2026

Job Type

Career Growth

Close Date

04/02/2026

Employee Group

Unifor Unit 1, Staff

Favorite Job

Department

Pediatrics

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Salary Grade/Band

Grade 6

Salary Range

$22.94 - $36.83 (hourly)

Job Code

JD0991

Existing Vacancy

Yes - Backfilling as Existing

Contract Duration

13.9 Months

Target Number of Openings

1

Hours per Week

35

Posting Details

Schedule

Monday to Friday - 8:30 - 4:30

Education Level

College Diploma

Career Level

Experienced (non - manager)

Anticipate Start date

June 1, 2026

Job Description

Should the successful applicant be a Unifor Unit 1 bargaining unit member, who meets the eligibility conditions of Article 19.02 of the Unifor Unit 1 Collective Agreement, then the Limited Term Assignment will be defined as a Career Growth Opportunity in accordance with Article 19 of the Unifor Local 5555 Unit 1 Collective Agreement.

JD #:

JD00991

Pay Grade:

6

Title:

Sr. Education Program Associate

Unit/Project Description:

The Department of Pediatrics is seeking a Senior, Education Program Associate to provide administrative program support to the core-pediatrics residency program. Reporting to the Department of Pediatrics Education Manager and working closely with the Program Director(s), the successful candidate will join the existing departmental education team in ensuring the duties and responsibilities, development, planning, and maintenance of the efficient operation of the programs are met. The work assignments of the Senior, Education Program Associate are complex in nature, requiring considerable initiative, resourcefulness, judgment, and accuracy. The personal and professional skill sets of this position require an individual who excels in a fast-paced, results-oriented, and dynamic environment.

About Us

The Department of Pediatrics at McMaster University and McMaster Children’s Hospital is home to over 200 pediatricians, scientists, teachers, and learners whose collective mission is to improve the wellbeing of children and their families – both locally, and around the world.

We are proud to represent faculty who hold Canada Research Chairs, are members of the Order of Canada, and are national award-winning teachers. Our members leverage their voices as child health leaders to support our communities and advocate for change so that all children, regardless of health status, can experience a fulfilling life. Our administrators are valued team members and are critical to the success and impact of our work.

We invite you to find out more about us here:

https://healthsci.mcmaster.ca/pediatrics

https://X.com/MacUPediatrics

https://pediatrics.healthsci.mcmaster.ca/about-us/mission-vision-values/

What We Offer:

In addition to joining a top ranked university, McMaster offers a very competitive total compensation package that includes but is not limited to:

• Employer Paid benefits such as Extended Health, Dental, Emergency Out-of-Country Travel Coverage & Basic Life Insurance.

• Participation in a Group Retirement Savings Plan.

• Training, coaching and professional development opportunities

• Employee tuition assistance for continuous development and education

• Opportunity to be a part of an academic environment working alongside professionals who share a passion for learning

• Progressive paid annual vacation plan

Job Summary:

Responsible for providing administrative support for an academic program or department, the Senior Education Program Associate plans and coordinates a variety of academic program or department events, projects and activities and is also accountable for monitoring the applicable project and event budgets and forecasting financial gains and shortfalls. Performs the duties of the position in accordance with established policies, procedures, and calendar of events, and is responsible for coordinating resident rotation schedules and a variety of educational events and other learning and research initiatives. Creates positive partnerships with preceptors, teaching units, clinics, sites, campuses, practices, and other support staff.

Key Purpose & Functions:

• Collect, analyze, assess, and summarize information relevant to the decision making process and developing recommendations for final approval and implementation.

• Oversee the Canadian Residency Matching System (CaRMS) with the objective to match all available learner spots to ensure the viability of the program.

• Assist in implementing program software changes, electronic modules and program surveys. Complete regular reports on projects and events status to all stakeholders, leadership and support staff and ensure the project scope and project parameters are clear.

• Maintain, evaluate and continuously update projects and events including, but not limited to, electronic modules, curriculum updates, CaRMS and databases.

• Oversee and coordinate education events, tutorials, academic half days and other learning and research initiatives.

• Create, design and develop banners, presentations and other promotional materials for use at various events.

• Create financial projections for projects and events and adjust throughout the duration of the project and event.

• Monitor budgets and reconcile accounts, complete financial transactions including travel expense reports, advances, electronic cheque requisitions, purchase orders and journal entries.

• Ensure appropriate venues and catering are secured provided and book transportation and audio-visual equipment as required.

• Delegate tasks appropriately to staff to assist with planning and coordinating events and activities.

• Make recommendations about future activities and events based on needs and results surveys

• Facilitate various meetings and chair committees were applicable.

• Develop, plan, and coordinate rotation schedules for qualified residents at multiple sites.

• Facilitate the evaluation process for preceptors and students. Compile evaluation results and bring negative evaluations forward for review.

• Write a variety of documents including, but not limited to, correspondence and minutes.

• Respond to inquiries that are specific in nature and require a thorough knowledge of established policies and procedures.

• Maintain confidentiality of information.

• Set up and maintains filing systems, both electronic and hard copy.

• Update and maintain information in databases.

• Set up, use, and troubleshoot teleconferencing and videoconferencing equipment.

Requirements:

• 2 year Community College diploma in Business Administration, or related field.

• Requires 3 years of relevant experience.

Assets:

• Robust self-care skills along with an ability to cope emotionally with encountering the themes of acute and chronically ill infants, children and youth

• Experience supporting Competence Committee processes and competency-based medical education (CBME).

• Familiarity with MedSIS dashboards and learner performance tracking.

• Experience coordinating Royal College accreditation and PGME Internal Reviews.

• Experience with exam administration platforms such as ExamSoft/Examplify.

• Experience coordinating large-scale academic events, onboarding programs, and graduation ceremonies.

• Experience working within a high-volume postgraduate medical education (PGME) residency program.

Additional Information:

This position requires:

• Self-starting individual with strong communication skills as the incumbent will be interacting with large and diverse groups including faculty, residents, fellows, staff and students as well as external agencies (e.g. Royal College of physicians and Surgeons of Canada).

• Exceptional attention to detail, organizational, time management, and planning skills, and someone who excels at handling a diverse workload in a busy environment and is able to meet multiple and simultaneous deadlines, performing equally well independently and as part of a team.

• Previous experience with academic/educational programming will be considered an asset to manage responsibilities of special projects and ongoing initiatives such as accreditation, new learner orientation, academic teaching sessions, the CaRMS process selection process, and international interviews are an expectation of this position.

• Presentation/Facilitation skills and participation in both virtual and in-person events.

• Take initiative, identify opportunities for innovation and collaboration and excel in a team environment.

• Familiarity or knowledge of policies, procedures and processes associated with postgraduate (PGME) training programs within McMaster University

• Knowledge of CaRMS process the Royal College and accreditation PARO, AHD, OSCE competency based medical education and recruitment of international trainees

• Minute- taking

• Problem-solving abilities and the ability to manage competing deadlines effectively and efficiently are required.

• General accounting procedures

• Web-based forms and surveys

• Computer software programs – Skilled with using Microsoft Office Suite, including Office 365 and Outlook, WORD and Excel, PowerPoint, MedPortal, MEDSIS; is expected.

• Virtual meeting coordination (Zoom and MS Teams)

• Experience with Call/Learners Schedules

• The ability to maintain strict confidentiality is essential

• This is a high-volume, fast-paced environment and will require overtime at before or after-hours meetings and events

• Demonstrated ability to manage complex exam logistics and high-stakes academic processes.

• Strong analytical skills to generate dashboards and interpret learner performance data.

• Ability to track and monitor accreditation standards and CQI initiatives over multi-year cycles.

• Experience maintaining strict confidentiality in relation to resident performance and Competence Committee documentation.

• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities in a deadline-driven residency training environment.

How To Apply

To apply for this job, please submit your application online.

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