Assistant Site Director, Sudbury Stream Family Medicine Residency Program

NOSM; Greater Sudbury; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

NOSM University in Sudbury, Ontario, invites applications for Assistant Site Director of the Sudbury Stream Family Medicine Residency Program. The role provides direction for education, coordinates with the Site Director and Program Director, and drives improvement of learning experiences for residents in northern communities.

You will supervise curriculum, assessments, site committees, and recruitment of clinical academic sites, while maintaining collaboration with faculty, staff, and

Qualifications

• Holds (or is eligible for) a NOSM U faculty appointment or equivalent
• Several years of involvement in postgraduate medical education is an asset
• Experience in administration of postgraduate residency programs is an asset

Responsibilities

• Provide direction for all aspects of education for the Sudbury Stream residents
• Coordinate curriculum, assessment, and competency development aligned with CFPC accreditation
• Support residents with difficulties and coordinate remediation plans
• Maintain effective communication with faculty, residents and administrative staff
• Contribute to recruitment and development of clinical academic sites across Northern Ontario

Skills

Leadership in medical education

Postgraduate education

Program administration

Education

Doctor of Medicine degree

Ontario medical license

CCFP certification

Job description

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 environment 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 communicate effectively in English (verbally, written and comprehension)
• French/Indigenous language skills would be considered asset

Remuneration

• As per the stipendiary faculty remuneration process

Time Commitment

• Three (3.0) days per month

NOSM University (NOSM U) offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout its recruitment processes. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, or require an accessible version this posting, please contact Human Resources via email at [e-mail].

NOSM U invites applications from all qualified individuals. NOSM U is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, visible minorities, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

NOSM U needs to gather information about applicants’ status as either Permanent Residents of Canada or Canadian citizens. Applications need not identify their country of origin or current citizenship; however, all applications must include one of the following statements:

“Yes, I am a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada.”

“Yes, I am not a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada, but I am legally eligible to work in Canada.”

“No, I am not a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada or otherwise legally eligible to work in Canada.”

While all responses are appreciated and will be handled with the strictest confidence, only those being considered for interviews will be acknowledged.

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