27 Oct
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NOSM
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Greater Sudbury
27 Oct
NOSM
Greater Sudbury
Assistant Site Director, Sudbury Stream Family Medicine Residency Program Apply Online Competition Number: 2026-2160-DM Job Posting Competition Number: 2026-2160-DM Position Title: Assistant Site Director, Sudbury Stream Family Medicine Residency Program Unit: Postgraduate Medical Education
Location:
Sudbury, Ontario, Canada Term: Three (3.0) years, renewable Existing Vacancy: Yes Number of Positions: 1 Closing Date: Open until filled. Reporting The Assistant Site Director, Sudbury Stream Family Medicine Residency Program, reports to the Program Director, Family Medicine, and functionally to the Sudbury Stream Site Director. Responsibilities Summary of Functions Under the guidance of the Sudbury Stream Site Director and in collaboration with the other Assistant Site Director(s) and/or Competency Coaches, providing direction for all aspects of education for the Sudbury Stream residents including:
- Planning, development, and promotion of Sudbury Site education including competencies, objectives, outcomes, curriculum and assessment consistent with the accreditation standards of the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) and with the mission and values of NOSM University (NOSM U).
- In collaboration with the Site Director, Program Director, and the Assessment Lead, provide support for residents experiencing difficulties, including attendance at special meetings, identifying faculty members for enhanced learning plan and remediation, and any other task associated with the successful progression of the resident
- Working in collaboration with the site administrative coordinator (SAC) or other administrative personnel to ensure a practical orientation and a welcoming positive environment for learners e.g. organize regular social events, maintain an open-door policy for residents.
- Ensuring that learners are well prepared for practice in northern, rural and remote communities
- Participating in overall program assessment and evaluation such as annual quality improvement (e.g., feedback to Program Director, recommendations for improvements to the Sudbury Stream etc.)
- Provide support, mentorship, and coaching to Sudbury Stream residents, including residents experiencing difficulties in their training
- Contributing to the recruitment and development of clinical academic sites across Northern Ontario Specific Responsibilities Collaborates with Sudbury Stream Site Director and Assistant Site Directors, and the other stream Site Directors and Assistant Site Directors in the following tasks and
responsibilities:
Administration
- Selection of residents to the stream/site
- Act as a dossier reviewer and attend residency interview days
- May be requested to represent and/or attend as the stream delegate to:
- Residency Program Committee (RPC)
- Annual Family Medicine retreat
- Site Director Committee (SDC)
- Resident Assessment and Progression Committee (RAPC)
- Clinical Curriculum and Academics Committee (CCAC) and Program Evaluation and Quality Improvement Committee (PEQIC), as needed
- Any other program committees as required
- In collaboration with the Site Director and with assistance from the designated Program Coordinator (PC), facilitates the scheduling and chairing of local committees including the quarterly Site Competency Committee and the Site Education Committee
- Maintains regular contact with designated residents by phone or email to discuss strategies to improve learning, teaching, and the learning setting in Northern Ontario communities.
- May be requested to visit local teaching sites at the request of the Program Director and/or Sudbury Stream Site Director Academic
- Assists with the following:
- Overseeing the clinical experiences of residents to ensure all objectives and competencies can be achieved
- Scheduling of resident rotations, in collaboration with the SAC and the LEG administrator
- Ensuring appropriate assessment of residents in line with the program requirements including face-to-face feedback, direct observation of clinical skills, timely completion of In-Training assessment Reports (ITARs) by faculty and the Periodic Review process
- Ensuring that each resident has an identified Competency Coach
- Identifying and securing resources required for the delivery of the curriculum
- Maintaining regular communication with clinical teachers and Competency Coaches
- Ensuring the provision of safe learning/teaching, research and clinical environments for learners, staff and faculty Qualifications Education
- Doctor of Medicine degree
- Possession of a current license to practice medicine in the province of Ontario
- Certification in Family Medicine (CCFP) Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Holds (or is eligible for) a faculty appointment with NOSM U
- Several years of involvement in postgraduate medical education is an asset
- Experience in the administration of postgraduate residency programs is an asset Language
- Must be able to comm
📌 Assistant Site Director, Sudbury Stream Family Medicine Residency Program (Greater Sudbury)
🏢 NOSM
📍 Greater Sudbury