Director, Continuing Education

Director, Continuing Education Department:

Continuing Education

Status:

Permanent Full‑Time

Site:

The Michener Institute

Salary:

$118,045.20 - $147,547.40 per annum (To commensurate with experience and consistent with Michener compensation policy)

Hours:

35

Number of Vacancies:

1

Company Description:

The Michener Institute of Education at UHN is Canada’s only post‑secondary institution devoted exclusively to healthcare professions, offering full‑time, part‑time and continuing education programs. For more than 65 years, Michener has prepared generations of professionals for applied health careers and has responded to emerging health system priorities. Situated within University Health Network (UHN) in downtown Toronto, one of Canada’s largest and most highly ranked hospital systems, Michener’s curriculum is informed by cutting‑edge research and clinical innovations, giving graduates an advantage as they begin their careers. Michener is committed to making healthcare happen.

Job Overview:

Reporting to the Principal, the Director is a visionary strategic leader responsible for guiding a dedicated team that develops and implements new and existing programmes. The Director conducts market research, identifies new business opportunities, evaluates existing CE offerings and builds relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Stay current on trends and collaborate with stakeholders to create programming that meets health human resource needs and provides professional development for a full spectrum of healthcare professionals.

Work closely with key stakeholders (Vice Principal Academic and Operations, Registrar, Communications and Marketing) to develop and deliver high‑quality continuing education activities and promote a culture of collaboration.

Implement and evaluate all offerings routinely for quality, relevance and profitability to improve measurable quality, student experience and reputational growth in accordance with strategic goals.

Inform strategic planning for new non‑credit education programmes to meet market needs.

Identify continuing education and business development opportunities.

Work with organisations such as government ministries and healthcare partners.

Develop and maintain relationships with partners to identify learning and career opportunities.

Other projects and duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Master’s required (PhD preferred) in a relevant field of study (education, higher education, business development).

Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in programme development within higher education or health‑related fields, or a combination of education and results‑based experience.

Experience in International Education considered an asset.

Experience with Royal College accreditation considered an asset.

Demonstrated experience in guiding and implementing organisational changes.

Strong understanding of continuing education business processes and ability to engage diverse populations and stakeholders.

Ability to establish new partnerships and programmes to grow the portfolio in line with the organisation’s strategic plan and values.

Adaptable and cognisant of rapidly changing technologies and methodologies in healthcare and education programming.

Proven skills in negotiating and collaborating with stakeholders for resources, priorities, and programme development and delivery.

Strategic yet logical, able to move between strategy and tactical execution to drive results and meet growth and revenue objectives.

Satisfactory Canadian Police Clearance document required upon hire.

Benefits

Extended Health Care (including paramedical) coverage

Dental coverage

Employee Assistance Programme

Disability and Life Insurance

Maternity and Parental Leave Top‑Up

Member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

Professional Development funding for courses, conferences, seminars and textbooks

Access to transit and UHN shuttle service

Flexible work environment

Additional perks (corporate discounts for travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance, on‑site gym, etc.)

Application Information Closing Date: Until Filled

Qualified applicants are invited to submit a detailed resume and cover letter.

Visit

www.michener.ca

for further information.

The Michener Institute is publicly funded by the Ministry of Health and is a respectful, caring and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity. We offer accommodation for applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process, provided the applicant meets the bona‑fide requirements for the position. Applicants are requested to make their requirements known when contacted.

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