Schedule 35 hours per week; Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Education Level 2-year Community College diploma in Business Administration or related field

Career Level Requires 3 years of relevant experience

Anticipated Fill Date November 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 Growth opportunities Opportunity in accordance with Article 19 of the Unifor Local 5555 Unit 1 Collective Agreement.

JD #: JD00991
Pay Grade: 6

Title: Senior Education Program Associate

Unit/Project Description:

The Senior Education Program Associate will provide education support to the ASSIST project in the Department of Surgery.

Project ASSIST is an internationally collaborative, competency-based clinical training initiative that aims to strengthen Ukraine's defense medical capacity

by providing advanced postgraduate fellowship and adapted training opportunities for clinicians nominated or approved by the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine

(MoDU). Through immersive, hands-on clinical fellowships and tailored educational experiences, participants work alongside Canadian physician mentors to

develop advanced clinical, surgical, leadership, and teaching competencies in trauma-relevant specialties. The program is designed to be flexible in duration

and delivery, allowing placements to be adapted to operational needs while incorporating mentorship, quality improvement, protocol development, and

leadership training. Beyond individual skill development, Project ASSIST seeks to build sustainable healthcare capacity by supporting the development of

evidence-based clinical protocols, enhancing interoperability with NATO standards, and creating a pipeline of clinician leaders who can strengthen education,

mentorship, and trauma care systems within Ukraine's defense medical institutions. The project is intended to deliver measurable improvements in clinical

capability while establishing a foundation for long-term health system resilience and future program expansion.

Fluency in Ukrainian would is considered a strong asset.

About the Department of Surgery

Over its 50+ year history, the McMaster Department of Surgery has maintained a steadfast commitment towards 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 be bring a positive, solutions-focused mindset, as we collectively work towards achieving the Department Vision.

This Vision is based on 6 core tenets:

C.R.E.A.T.E.

Culture

Research

Education

Advancement for all

Transformation through innovation & entrepreneurship

Excellence in patient care

About McMaster University

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

Please see Total Rewards Overview for Unifor, Local 5555, Unit 1 for more Information.

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.

Purpose and Key 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

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📌 Senior Education Program Associate (Canada)
🏢 McMaster University
📍 Canada