Events and Accreditation Project Lead - AA3 (AESES)

University of Manitoba; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 43,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Manitoba is seeking an Events and Accreditation Project Lead to oversee accreditation activities, CPD programming, and event planning within the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences. This full-time role requires extensive experience in education settings, project management, and stakeholder coordination.

Responsibilities include managing accreditation processes, coordinating budgets, and ensuring compliance with university policies, while supporting research-related events and

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in business administration or related discipline.
• Knowledge of university regulations, programs and procedures related to the function.
• Project management training or certification is an asset.
• Preference for Indigenous candidates.

Responsibilities

• Lead accreditation applications review with CPD Director, ensuring timely assessments and compliance.
• Design, implement and oversee accreditation processes that are efficient and client-centered.
• Maintain expert knowledge of accreditation standards, policies and procedures.
• Coordinate with national accreditation bodies to align CPD programming with evolving requirements.
• Manage project documentation and records, ensuring accuracy and accessibility.
• Support Scientific Planning Committees throughout the accreditation lifecycle.

Skills

Project management

Staff supervision

CPD knowledge

Accreditation standards

Microsoft Office

Education

Undergraduate degree in business administration specializing in event management or project management

Tools

FAST

VIP

Concur

EPIC

Job description

Events and Accreditation Project Lead - AA3 (AESES)

Events and Accreditation Project Lead - AA3 (AESES)

Vice-Dean Cont. Competency & Assessment

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

Position number: 38394

Date posted: November 9, 2026

Job details

Events and Accreditation Project Lead - AA3 (AESES)

New Regular Continuing Full-Time (Budget Funded)

Full-time: Yes

Permanent: Yes

Work schedule: 35 Hours/week (Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm)

Salary: $31.30 to $44.11 per hour ($56,966.00 to $80,280.20 per annum)

Expected Start Date December 7, 2026

840 hours worked

For more information please contact: Mohammad Al-Rwaidan - [e-mail]

Qualifications

MINIMAL FORMAL EDUCATION REQUIRED:

• Undergraduate degree in business administration specializing in event management, project management or related discipline.
• Knowledge of university regulations, programs and procedures as they relate to the function/program.
• Project management training or certification is an asset.
• Preference will be given to Indigenous (First Nations, Metis or Inuit) candidates. Please self-declare in cover letter.

EXPERIENCE:

• Three years of directly-related administrative experience.
• Previous experience managing casual staff/contract staff is an asset.
• Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible experience in continuing, extended, health professions, or post-secondary education, including program coordination, accreditation activities, and event/conference planning.
• Demonstrated experience and/or knowledge of accreditation standards, processes, compliance requirements, and quality assurance practices.
• Experience designing, implementing, and evaluating continuing professional development (CPD) activities for health professionals.
• Experience working within a university, regulatory body, government department, foundation, private agency, or a research, science, medical, or health-related environment is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of health education environments, including university regulations, programs, policies, and procedures, is an asset.
• An acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Demonstrated management skills, including, supervising staff, allocating work, providing training and mentorship, supporting performance management, and contributing to recruitment, promotion, and disciplinary processes is required.
• Extensive knowledge of adult learning principles, continuing professional development (CPD), accreditation standards and processes, educational development, and project management is required.
• Proven ability to plan, organize, coordinate, and manage multiple projects, programs, events, and accreditation activities while balancing competing priorities and meeting critical deadlines is required.
• Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills, including public speaking, facilitating meetings, providing advice, and developing and delivering informational and educational materials is required.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with the ability to exercise sound judgment, work independently, and take initiative in program development and continuous improvement is required.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and professionally is required.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word and Excel, including report development, data analysis, chart and graph creation, template development, and information management is required.
• Demonstrated ability to use and adapt to educational technologies and specialized software, including learning management systems, online course development platforms, website content management systems, event management software, online payment systems, polling tools, financial and human resource management systems, desktop publishing, image editing, and document management applications is require.
• Ability to participate in the development, interpretation, and implementation of policies, procedures, regulations, and operational practices is required.
• A satisfactory work record, including satisfactory attendance and punctuality, is required.

OTHER JOB RELATED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working with university enterprise systems (FAST, VIP, Concur, EPIC).
  

Key responsibilities

Accreditation Management:

• Leads the review of accreditation applications in partnership with the CPD Director, ensuring timely assessments, clear feedback, and compliance with requirements.
• Designs, implements, and oversees accreditation processes that are efficient, transparent, and client centered.
• Maintains and applies expert knowledge of accreditation standards, policies, and procedures for institutional and event-based activities.
• Cultivates relationships with national and accreditation bodies, drives process enhancements, and ensures alignment with evolving requirements.
• Directs project documentation and records management, ensuring accuracy, accountability, and accessibility.
• Advises and supports Scientific Planning Committees (SPCs), providing guidance throughout the planning and accreditation lifecycle.
• Recommends evidence-informed educational design and adult learning principles to enhance program quality and learner outcomes.
• Contributes to and advances strategic and operational planning initiatives, aligning CPD programming with emerging trends and best practices.
• Facilitates the development and delivery of interprofessional education activities and events.
• Promotes and supports research initiatives related to CPD programming, accreditation, and educational effectiveness.
• Delivers and interprets accreditation, regulatory, and educational guidance to Scientific Planning Committees, faculty, and key stakeholders.
• Coordinates the delivery of educational programs, courses, and workshops for healthcare professionals.
• Identifies and drives opportunities for program growth, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Develops marketing, learning, and promotional materials.
• Manages program projects and logistics, including monitoring, catering, exhibitors, and special initiatives.
• Facilitates Scientific Planning Committee activities by coordinating meetings, preparing materials/minutes, documenting decisions, and tracking action items.
• Coordinates speaker travel, itineraries, and expense processing in compliance with organizational policies.
• Administers and optimizes program databases, records, and learning management systems to support reporting and analysis.
• Develops and manages program budgets, monitors expenditures and revenues, and ensures financial accountability and alignment with organizational objectives.
• Produces comprehensive program reports, including outcomes, financial performance, and recommendations for improvement.
• Cultivates and manages corporate sponsorship relationships, ensuring compliance with established standards and agreements.
• Oversees financial administration for programs and events, including processing payments, honoraria, reimbursements, invoices, and financial documentation in accordance with university policies and procedures.

• Coordinates the delivery of educational programs, courses, and workshops for healthcare professionals.
• Identifies and drives opportunities for program growth, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Develops marketing, learning, and promotional materials.
• Manages program projects and logistics, including monitoring, catering, exhibitors, and special initiatives.
• Facilitates Scientific Planning Committee activities by coordinating meetings, preparing materials/minutes, documenting decisions, and tracking action items.
• Coordinates speaker travel, itineraries, and expense processing in compliance with organizational policies.
• Administers and optimizes program databases, records, and learning management systems to support reporting and analysis.
• Develops and manages program budgets, monitors expenditures and revenues, and ensures financial accountability and alignment with organizational objectives.
• Produces comprehensive program reports, including outcomes, financial performance, and recommendations for improvement.
• Cultivates and manages corporate sponsorship relationships, ensuring compliance with established standards and agreements.
• Oversees financial administration for programs and events, including processing payments, honoraria, reimbursements, invoices, and financial documentation in accordance with university policies and procedures.

Clinical Exam Administration:

• Collaborates in planning, coordination, and delivery of high‑stakes clinical examinations, ensuring compliance with national standards and administration requirements.
• Directs exam operations by overseeing site selection, logistics, staffing plans, timelines, security protocols, and exam‑day execution.
• Recruits, supervises, and supports exam personnel, including orientation, training, scheduling, payroll administration for large casual workforces.
• Provides strategic oversight of quality assurance, incident management, stakeholder communications, and continuous improvement initiatives through evaluation and post‑exam analysis.
• Manages exam budgets, monitors financial performance, reports on expenditures, and recommends solutions to address operational and resource challenges.

• Collaborates in planning, coordination, and delivery of high‑stakes clinical examinations, ensuring compliance with national standards and administration requirements.
• Directs exam operations by overseeing site selection, logistics, staffing plans, timelines, security protocols, and exam‑day execution.
• Recruits, supervises, and supports exam personnel, including orientation, training, scheduling, payroll administration for large casual workforces.
• Provides strategic oversight of quality assurance, incident management, stakeholder communications, and continuous improvement initiatives through evaluation and post‑exam analysis.
• Manages exam budgets, monitors financial performance, reports on expenditures, and recommends solutions to address operational and resource challenges.

Other Duties:

• Ability to work evenings and weekends is required.
  Assists other CCA staff during peak periods and absences.
• Maintains and updates the procedures manual for this position, develops application and tracking tools.
• May be required to perform related duties not exceeding skills and capabilities as required.

Additional information

The University of Manitoba is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring, promotion and tenure (where applicable) for systemically marginalized groups who have been excluded from full participation at the University and the larger community including Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, intersex, asexual and other diverse sexual identities).

If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail] or 204-474-7195. Please note this contact information is for accommodation reasons only.

Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the protection of privacy provisions of "The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act" (Manitoba). Please note that curriculum vitae will be provided to participating members of the search process.