Associate Director, CPD Accreditation

Socket.dev; Surrey; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks’ vacation (pro-rated)

Hybrid-work program for eligible roles

Employer paid defined benefit pension

On-campus tuition waiver

Off-campus tuition reimbursements and;

Professional development funds

Job summary

Simon Fraser University invites applications for the role of Associate Director, CPD Accreditation within the Stephens Family School of Medicine. The position directs the CPD office’s accreditation services and drives the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of standards and processes that sustain accreditation and support growth of accredited CME activities.

You will be the university’s CPD accreditation SME, building strategic partnerships with physicians, health

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of national accreditation standards for CPD, including RCPSC and CFPC.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of financial planning and analysis principles for fee-for-service educational programs, cost-recovery design, forecasting and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction and operational leadership for CPD accreditation services.
• Lead development, implementation, evaluation and continuous improvement of accreditation systems and processes.
• Serve as the university’s subject matter expert on CPD accreditation.
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with physicians, health authorities, professional associations, Indigenous communities and academic partners.

Skills

CPD accreditation

RCPSC knowledge

CFPC knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Financial planning

Education

Master’s degree in education/health

Job description

Who We Are

Simon Fraser University is a leading research university, advancing an inclusive and sustainable future. Our purpose – the essence of SFU – is to create and connect knowledge, learning and community for deeper understanding and meaningful impact. We are committed to fostering excellence, innovation, belonging and community in all that we do.

Help build B.C.’s new medical school from the ground up!

At Simon Fraser University's School of Medicine, we envision a medical education system where students and residents learn as part of a team in primary care and other community-level settings, in patient-centred environments, and with a curriculum that considers social, environmental and prevention contexts. As we establish the school in Surrey, B.C., our growing relationships with the local community, Fraser Health Authority, First Nations Health Authority, physicians and Indigenous partners will help us to meet the diverse health needs of the communities we serve and improve access to primary care throughout the province. We seek to advance reconciliation by embedding and equalizing Indigenous knowledge systems in our learning, research and practices while resting on a solid foundation of high-quality, accredited education and world-class research efforts that keep us oriented towards measurable socially accountable outcomes.

About the Role

The Associate Director, CPD Accreditation provides direction and operational leadership for the Stephens Family School of Medicine's Continuing Professional Development (CPD) office's accreditation service. Working closely with the Director, CPD, the role leads the development, implementation, evaluation and continuous improvement of accreditation systems, standards and business processes that sustain the Office’s standing as an accrediting body and support the long-term growth of accredited continuing medical education (CME) activities. The role serves as the University's subject matter expert on CPD accreditation and is responsible for building and maintaining strategic partnerships with physicians, health authorities, professional associations, healthcare organizations, Indigenous communities and academic partners.

Qualifications

Master’s degree in education, health sciences, health administration or a related discipline and five years of related experience in continuing professional development, medical education, health professions education or program accreditation in an academic or regulated profession setting, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

• Solid understanding of national accreditation standards for CPD, including Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and College of Family Physicians of Canada.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of financial planning and analysis principles relevant to fee-for-service educational programs, including fee structure and cost-recovery design, volume and revenue forecasting, and financial sustainability reporting.

What We Offer

At SFU, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace. We offer continuing employees who belong in the Administrative & Professional Staff Association (APSA):

• 4 weeks’ vacation (prorated for the first year)*
• Hybrid-work program for eligible positions
• Employer paid defined benefit pension plan
• On-campus tuition waiver for employees and their immediate family members*
• Off-campus tuition reimbursements and professional development funds*
• And more!

*Prorated for part-time employees

Additional Information

SFU is an equity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, Indigenous Peoples, visible minorities, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the university.

We are committed to facilitating accessibility within our application and interview processes. If you require any assistance or accommodations, please contact [e-mail].