Senior Education Program Associate

Reporting to the Manager, Education Operations, the Senior Education Program Associate provides support to the Surgery Residency Programs at McMaster Postgraduate Medical Education. The Department of Surgery offers
12 training programs accredited by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. This position will provide support across Hamilton Health Sciences and St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton sites. The Department of Surgery’s "Education that Inspires" pillar is dedicated to excellence in educational experiences and lifelong learning. We emphasize personal and professional growth for faculty and students. Our leadership and faculty support learners at all training levels, helping them achieve goals and explore new opportunities.

We are committed to providing safe, inclusive environments that inspire and empower learners and faculty to excel as surgeons, teachers, and scholars, aligning with McMaster University’s mission and the Department of Surgery’s vision of a healthier world.

Over its 50+ year history, the McMaster Department of Surgery has maintained a steadfast commitment to thinking big and making it possible.

We are a Department with 11 surgical divisions and Royal College residency

training programs; together, we are poised to unleash a future fueled by a creative mindset and powered by our people. The successful candidate will bring a positive, solutions-focused mindset as we collectively work towards achieving the Department's Vision.

This Vision is based on 6 core tenets:

Culture that includes

Research that impacts

Education that inspires

Advancement for all

Transformation through innovation & entrepreneurship

Excellence in patient care

At McMaster University, our people are our most valuable asset. We strive to attract, develop, and retain the talented faculty and staff, and to

foster inclusive excellence which values the strengths, perspectives, and

contributions of each individual. McMaster is recognized as one of the top employers in the Hamilton/Niagara region and has been recognized

as one of Canada’s Top Diversity employers.

Working at McMaster University brings a robust total rewards package, which is more than just a salary. The elements and structure of the total rewards packages vary by employee group but include:

• Employer Paid benefits including Extended Health, Dental, Emergency Out-of-Country Travel Coverage & Basic Life Insurance;
• Pension Plan Options & Post-Retirement Benefits;
• Training, coaching and professional development opportunities;
• Employee tuition assistance for 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

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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.

• 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…