Curriculum Component Officer

McGill University; Outaouais; On-site; CAD 66,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Pension plan

RRSP/TFSA

Generous vacation policy

Personal days

Floating holidays

Summer Fridays

Holidays time off

Tuition waiver

Remote work up to 2 days

Job summary

McGill University’s Campus Outaouais location seeks a Curriculum Component Officer to lead MDCM curriculum delivery and ensure alignment across campuses. You will supervise or collaborate on staff, recruit and train, and uphold McGill policies while coordinating with multiple departments.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree with several years in higher education administration, strong English skills, French proficiency, and willingness to travel annually.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; three years of related experience in higher education administration.
• Strong knowledge of curriculum processes and accreditation requirements.
• Excellent written and oral communication in English; French proficiency is highly valued.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a complex environment.
• Willingness to travel to Montreal campus about once per year.

Responsibilities

• Oversee administration of MDCM curriculum components and ensure cross-campus alignment.
• Lead course outlines, scheduling, exams, and grade validation in One45.
• Serve as main liaison for Component Director and stakeholders (AEC, FMHS WELL, SIM Centre).
• Coordinate accreditation activities and report on curricular changes.
• Support clinical sites and translation of course materials as needed.

Skills

Medical terminology familiarity

Academic environment familiarity

French proficiency

Autonomy

Priority setting

Teamwork

Willing to travel

Bilingual French/English

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

One45

Job description

Position Summary

The Campus Outaouais, a relocated McGill University Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, is home to an exceptional community of health professionals, students from all regions of Quebec and employees, who believe in the importance of compassionate, evidence-based care. Reporting to the Associate director of administration, the Curriculum Component Officer is responsible for leading the delivery of the different components of the MDCM curriculum and ensuring alignment of these activities at both campuses.

Primary Responsibilities

Management Supervise or collaborate on supervision of a team of employees. Participate in recruitment, onboarding and training of staff. Apply McGill policies and collective agreements to approve vacation, leaves etc., when applicable. Mentor and support employee development. Answer their day-to-day questions, resolve and escalates issues where necessary.

Work with colleagues across campuses to ensure component equivalency. Act as a local subject matter expert for UGME projects that impact the component (curriculum delivery changes, IT, policy development, etc.) and other projects as necessary.

Program and Component Oversight Represent administrative staff on component subcommittee, answer questions and raise concerns regarding the feasibility of proposed changes. Support committee chair and meetings. Implement changes arising from committee decisions. Lead annual process to review and revise component course outlines. Collaborate on master course schedule for each academic year & all curriculum blocks. Review exam dates annually and create the exam. Build grade sheets and validate in One45. Oversee activity and exam scheduling to eliminate conflicts and ensure alignment across components and campuses. This may involve collaboration with external units such as clinical sites, the SIM centre, Inter-professional Education Office, etc. Oversee updates to one45 forms on an annual basis, ensuring program committee approves changes. Set up and run stream and site match for students. Oversee support to clinical sites, resolve issues as needed. Ensure course materials are approved by course directors, uploaded to the user platform, and translated as necessary. Ensure processes in place for component activities align with accreditation standards. Collaborate with colleagues to ensure support for the entirety of the MDCM program.

Course Administration Oversee and ensure quality course administration within component. Review processes and recommend best practices, efficiencies, solutions. Confirm accuracy of room booking for all Component courses and ensure no conflicts. Finalize grades, perform a quality check and ensure ready for release on time. Provide support and back up to Curriculum Administrators when necessary.

Communications Main point of contact for Component Director and stakeholders, such as AEC, Student Accessibility and Achievement, FMHS WELL Office, SIM Centre, etc. Organize, run and evaluate component orientation events. Contribute to the student communications such as weekly newsletter and ensure component information is shared with students in a timely manner. Ensure processes are documented and that SOPs are up to date Create reports and disseminate information to relevant stakeholders. Attend and participate in UGME Information sessions, town halls etc.

Logistics Oversee class scheduling and room booking for UGME program. Work with other departments to ensure collaboration. Supervise Info-MDCM newsletter production, approval and distribution process. Supervise the management of student absence requests. Ensure enquiries are handled in a timely manner and that responses are accurate. Contribute to regular accreditation activities for the program, including acting as a contributor for select elements as required. Additional related responsibilities as assigned.

Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities

Familiarity with medical terminology and academia (an asset); Excellent written and oral comprehension and communication skills in French; Autonomy in the execution of its mandates; Good ability to set priorities and identify emergencies; Professional attitude and ability to work in a team; Available for occasional trips (about once a year) to the Montreal Campus (training, meetings, etc.). Bilingual French/English.

As one of Montreal's Top Employers, here is what we offer:

• Competitive benefits package (Health, Dental, Life Insurance) (if eligible)


• Defined contribution pension plan (with employer contribution up to 10%) (if eligible)


• Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA)


• Competitive vacation policy


• Two (2) personal days


• Two (2) floating holidays


• Nine (9) \"Summer Fridays\" - paid days off between the St-Jean Baptiste holiday and Labour Day


• Paid time off over the December holiday period


• Tuition waiver for regular employees and their dependents


• Up to two (2) days of remote work per week where the position permits

Job Details

Knowledge of English: McGill University is an English-language university where day to day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing. The level of English required for this position has been assessed at a level #4 (qualifier) on a scale of 0-4. For a definition of our language proficiency levels, please click here.

Minimum Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree 3 Years Related Experience / Annual Salary: (MPEX Grade 04) $66,190.00 - $82,740.00 - $99,290.00

Job Profile: MPEX-SAF2D - Student Affairs - Professional

Hours per Week: 33.75 (Full time)

Supervisor: Associate Director, Administration

Position End Date (If applicable): 2027-09-30

Deadline to Apply: 2026-10-04

Equity and Diversity Statement

McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, [e-mail].

Company Culture

Located in one of the world’s great multicultural and multilingual cities, McGill University is internationally recognized for its excellence as a leading institution of higher education and research. For nearly 200 years, through the work of dedicated people, McGill has been breaking ground in diverse fields and contributing solutions to some of the world’s most significant issues. McGillians are proud to be part of a community that is both global and local, inspired by challenge and committed to shaping a better future. McGill received a Platinum STARS rating in sustainability, is among Canada’s greenest employers, and is a top Montreal Employer.