JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB Title: Education Consultant

Job Status: Two (2) existing permanent position vacancies: one (1) permanent bilingual position and one (1) permanent unilingual position.

Team: Education Program

Reports to: Manager, Education Program

Job Level: 7

I. JOB PURPOSE

Provides consultation and expertise to the regulation of nursing education and the assessment of entry-to-practice requirements and qualified competencies. Collaborates with system partners to support evidence-informed decision making.

II. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

- Provides consultations to system partners, including academic institutions and regulators, on the program approval process, registration requirements, examinations, and entry-to-practice competencies.
- Assesses nursing education programs, applicant qualifications, and practice experience against regulatory requirements;
provides recommendations for additional education to applicants.
- Leads implementation approaches, develops work plans, identifies risk and mitigation strategies, and improves processes to ensure ongoing effectiveness.
- Assesses change impacts, identifies implementation considerations, and recommends strategies to support effective transition and adoption of program and process changes.
- Stays current with latest evidence-based practices, research, and trends related to entry-to-practice competencies, examination methodologies, educational standards, and regulatory requirements to evaluate information, identify emerging risks, and recommend solutions that support public protection and evidence informed decision making.
- Develops, delivers, and facilitates discussions, webinars, and information sessions to promote consistent understanding of the Education Program.




- Provides subject matter expertise and regulatory knowledge on projects, work groups, committees, and initiatives representing CNO to advance regulatory priorities.

III. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Education and Experience Graduate degree in Nursing or a related field.
- Current registration as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) with the College of Nurses of Ontario and entitled to practice with no restrictions.
- Minimum 7-10 years of nursing experience including 3-5 years of experience in nursing education, regulatory practice, program evaluation, curriculum development, academic administration, or a related field.
- Experience interpreting and applying legislation, regulatory requirements, standards, and competency frameworks.
- Experience leading projects, initiatives, or process improvement activities.

Organizational Competencies

Consistently demonstrate CNO’s Organizational Competencies: Innovation – Curiously cultivate new ideas with a desire to learn and a collective focus on the best outcome. Integrity – Conduct every interaction with fairness, honesty, and mutual respect. Collaboration – Work with the right people at the right time to make the best-informed decision. Well-being – Care for the physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional needs of ourselves and others.

Job Competencies, Knowledge, Skills





Analytical and Critical Thinking – uses knowledge of assessment methodologies, program evaluation principles, and QA processes to synthesize information from diverse sources;
leverages analysis of regulatory environment and applies system thinking to evaluate broader impacts of regulatory decisions across the education and healthcare systems;
discovers patterns, identifies risks and trends, and anticipates impact on system partners to develop evidence-informed recommendations.

Communication – uses a variety of communication techniques and adjusts delivery to effectively navigate challenging situations;
considers the viewpoints of others when sharing information;
communicates complex messages in a clear, concise, and compelling manner through a variety of tools including reports, presentations, briefing documents, and correspondence.

Consulting and Advising – provides subject matter expertise and advice to a broad range of academic and system partners;
seeks feedback proactively and explores partners’ assumptions to improve understanding of issue, address concerns, and help partners consider recommendations to meet goals;
facilitates the development of multiple plans to advance regulatory standards, frameworks, and practices.

Planning and Organizing – develops, implements, and maintains complex work plans including implementing structured approaches to support high-quality outcomes;
manages competing priorities effectively in complex, ambiguous, and dynamic environments which may include legal consultation to ensure compliance with relevant legislation;
supports organizationalchange initiatives and fosters flexibility and resilience in

📌 Education Consultant (Canada)
🏢 College of Nurses of Ontario
📍 Canada