Discipline Coordinator

Universityhealthnetwork; Toronto; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 43,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP Pension Plan

Transit access

Flexible work environment

On-site gyms

Job summary

University Health Network in Toronto, Ontario, is seeking a Discipline Coordinator - Social Work on a temporary part-time basis (15 hours/week) to support academic practice across multiple UHN locations. Reporting to the Director of Professional Practice, the role leads committees, advances professional practice standards, and fosters learning, equity, and quality improvement.

The ideal candidate has a social work registration in Ontario, 3+ years of experience, and strong communication,

Qualifications

• Registration as a Social Worker in Ontario is required.
• At least three years' experience as a social worker.
• Understanding of regulatory standards and legislation related to social work.
• Strong abilities in adult education and facilitation.
• Ability to implement quality improvement projects and knowledge translation.
• Leadership experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Support design, implementation and communication of profession standards, competencies, and policies to support practice in line with best practice and regulatory requirements.
• Implement quality indicators and monitoring.
• Support initiatives related to practice quality improvement and evidence-based research to improve patient care outcomes.
• Lead sub-committees and task forces related to social work practice goals.
• Promote equity and social justice in patient care.
• Plan, facilitate, and evaluate continuing professional development sessions for clinicians.

Skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Registration as a Social Worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Union : Non-union

Number of Vacancies: 1

New or Replacement Position: Replacement

Site: Multiple UHN Locations

Department: Collaborative Academic Practice

Reports to: Director of Professional Practice

Wage range: $43.47 - $55.62 per hour

Hours: 15 Hours per week

Status: Temporary Part-Time (until December 2029)

Closing Date : September 16, 2026

Position Summary

The Discipline Coordinator - Social Work under the direction of the Discipline Head - Social Work will support academic practice, enabling clinicians to work to their full scope of practice and encourages a high-quality workplace that promotes well-being, safety, productivity, and recognition. The Discipline Coordinator exercises exceptional decision-making capabilities, collaboration, as well as facilitation and conflict resolution skills. The ideal candidate is an exemplary clinician with demonstrated ability to transform and engage the team. The Discipline Coordinator requires strong verbal and written communication skills, in addition to being able to synthesize information, problem solve and implement strategies to address priorities.

Duties

• Support the design, implementation and communication of profession standards, competencies, and policies to support profession-specific practice, in keeping with best practice, legislated and professional requirements and UHN's mission and goals
• Implement quality indicators and monitoring
• Support local and corporate initiatives to support profession-specific practice, quality improvement and evidence-based research projects related to practice to improve patient care outcomes.
• Lead sub-committees and task forces related to emerging social work practice goals, including enhancing the use of Epic, and improving orientation for new hires
• Demonstrate an excellent understanding of the intersecting inequities experienced by patients, and work from a social justice and health equity framework to support social work teams in addressing inequity to improve patient experience
• Plan, facilitate, and evaluate continuing professional development sessions for clinicians, in line with emerging educational needs
• Enable, facilitate and maintain profession specific clinical practice orientation and education pathways to support development from novice to expert
• Create opportunities to build research and education capacity
• Make collaborative linkages - with stakeholders in education, research and practice
• Support UHN Strategic Goals related to social work practice

Registration as a Social Worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers

At least three (3) years' experience as a social worker required

Comprehensive understanding of regulatory standards and legislation related to social work practice

Working proficiency with Microsoft Office (e.g. Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Strong skills in identifying practice issues and collaboratively problem solving

Understands how to create an environment of continuous learning with strong skills in adult education and facilitation

Ability to implement quality improvement projects, facilitate knowledge translation and understanding of project management principles

Skills in creating an environment that is collaborative, interprofessional and accountable, partnering with patients, clinicians and leaders

Previous leadership experience an asset

Why join UHN?

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration o