Education Specialist, UHN Special Pathogens

University Health Network; Toronto; On-site; CAD 79,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP pension plan

Transit access and UHN shuttle

Flexible work environment

Professional development opportunities

Corporate discounts

Job summary

University Health Network inToronto is seeking a dedicated educator to lead training and readiness for special pathogens. The role focuses on developing curricula, SOPs, and simulation-based learning for operational and clinical staff across UHN's sites.

Candidates should have a nursing/health sciences background with strong program management and inventory/logistics experience; mastery of M365 is expected. A Master’s degree is preferred, along with ED/ICU education exposure.

Qualifications

• Experience in training program and curriculum development.
• Proficiency with M365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Health Sciences, Education, or equivalent.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience in clinical education in ED/ICU or large tertiary/academic setting preferred.
• Certification in project management or equivalent an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and evaluates training programs for UHN Special Pathogens readiness, including PPE knowledge.
• Schedules and facilitates education sessions in clinical and non-clinical environments.
• Co‑develops and assists in SOP development for care operations.
• Manages organizational skills to develop and execute tabletop/functional exercises.
• Leads in PPE, equipment, and resource readiness and procurement coordination.
• Monitors stock levels and distributes resources across UHN.
• Collaborates with procurement and materials management to ensure supplies.

Skills

Training program development

Curriculum development

Clinical education

Program management

Inventory & logistics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing/Health Sciences/Education

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

M365 Suite

Job description

• Full-time
• Department: Infection CNTRL&ANTIMICROBIAL STWARDSHIP
• Compensation: CAD 78954 - CAD 118424 - yearly

Company Description

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.
UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.
www.uhn.ca

Job Description

Union:Non-Union
Number of vacancies:1
New or Replacement: Replacement
Site:Toronto Western Hospital
Department:Infection Control and Prevention (IPAC)
Reports to:Manager, Special Pathogens
Salary: $78,954 - $118,424
Hours:37.5 per week
Status:Permanent Full-Time
Closing Date:September 23, 2026

Position Summary
As part of Ontario's only special pathogens treatment center and a national leader in Canada's special pathogens response network, this role involves utilizing relevant educational theories and demonstrating high standards of knowledge, skills, and abilities to provide training, education and simulation for operational and clinical support staff for UHN Special Pathogens. Additionally, the role supports and provides input into special pathogens response planning and deployment activities, standard operating procedure development, participates in risk assessment activities, and supports the development of quality and continuous improvement frameworks. Finally, the role also includes ensuring that all relevant UHN sites maintain equipment and stock readiness at all times.
Key responsibilities include developing, implementing, and evaluating training and readiness assessment programs to prepare UHN to admit, test and treat patients with suspected or confirmed special pathogens. This includes developing strong knowledge in personal protective equipment (PPE), standard operating procedures and protocols and other essential supplies for managing patients with suspected or confirmed special pathogens, such as viral hemorrhagic fevers and novel and emerging pathogens.
Furthermore, the role requires participation in academic and professional growth activities to enhance skills and knowledge in special pathogens, ensuring excellence in the provision of teaching services. It also involves performing cross-functional, cross-departmental, and other duties consistent with the job classification as required. This comprehensive approach ensures that the individual is well-prepared to handle various aspects of special pathogens management and education within UHN and beyond.

Duties

• Develops, implements, and evaluates training programs to prepare UHN to receive, test and treat patients with suspected or confirmed special pathogens as defined by UHN Special Pathogens. This includes developing strong knowledge in personal protective equipment (PPE) and other essential supplies for managing patients with suspected or confirmed special pathogens, such as viral hemorrhagic fevers and novel and emerging pathogens.
• Schedules and facilitates learning by carrying out regularly scheduled teaching/education sessions in a clinical and non-clinical environment, ensuring that best practices of special pathogens readiness and deployment are incorporated into training/educational programs.
• Co‑develops, and assists in the development and continuous improvement of standard operating procedures for operations that impact the provision of care for patients with suspected or confirmed special pathogens.
• The role demands strong, organizational and logistical skills to develop and manage the special pathogens educational program. This includes developing and executing tabletop and functional exercises to establish UHN as a reliable special pathogen centre.
• The successful candidate will be an effective clinical, educational, and professional leader with a focus on patient care, healthcare worker safety, and health systems. Additionally, the successful candidate will be instrumental in the preparation, distribution, and tracking of PPE and critical resources, ensuring program readiness and effective response.
• Monitors and maintains adequate stock levels of supplies to ensure special pathogens readiness across UHN.
• Coordinates the distribution of resources related to UHN Special Pathogens
• Collaborates with procurement and materials management teams to ensure the availability of critical supplies.

Qualifications

• At minimum, completion of a Bachelors degree in Nursing, Health Sciences, Education, Adult Education or recognized equivalent required.
• Demonstrated experience and expertise in training program and curriculum development.
• Proficiency in M365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Completion of a Master’s Degree in Nursing, Health Sciences, Education, Adult Education or recognized equivalent preferred.
• Within the last 5 years, a minimum of 3 years front line clinical or clinically related adult education experience preferred.
• Within the last 5 years, a minimum of 1 year experience working in the Emergency Department(s) or Intensive Care Unit(s) or equivalent in a large tertiary or academic setting preferred.
• Experience or certification in medical simulation an asset.
• Certification from appropriate professional bodies/organizations preferred
• Demonstrated experience and expertise in program management and development
• Experience with inventory and logistics an asset.
• Certification(s) in project management or equivalent an asset.

Additional Information

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at 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 of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.