Lead CPD Education Planner

About us

Home to over 40 departments and institutes, the University of Toronto's Temerty Faculty of Medicine lies at the heart of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network and is a global leader in ground-breaking research and education, spanning clinical medicine, basic science and the rehabilitation sciences sectors.

Your opportunity

The Continuing Professional Development (CPD) unit in the Temerty Faculty of Medicine (TFOM) is one of the world’s largest providers of continuing education and professional development programming for physicians and other health professionals. CPD facilitates and supports the development of a full range of specialized medical education programs. Working with program directors and conference chairs from across the TFOM, CPD accredits close to 300 programs and conferences per year that attract over 45,000 learners from across Canada and internationally.

As Lead CPD Education Planner, you will contribute to the design, implementation, and evaluation of education programs that support the ongoing development of healthcare professionals. You will partner with subject matter experts and faculty to develop instructional design plans that integrate educational technologies, ensure the quality and clarity of program materials, and support the strategic evaluation of learning outcomes. Leveraging your expertise in data analysis, learning needs assessment, and evidence-informed educational technologies, you will provide strategic guidance to internal specialists, helping to shape and refine current and future educational programs.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Conducting detailed analysis and evaluation to inform program planning activities
• Advising instructors on strategies for developing and delivering curriculum
• Advising on the development and evaluation of course and training materials
• Coordinating selection and negotiation processes with external vendors
• Evaluating learning outcomes for program development

Essential Qualifications:

• Master's Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience
• Minimum five years of experience in instructional design or educational development within a higher education environment
• Proven experience collaborating with educators to design and assess instructional programs aligned with learning goals
• Knowledge and understanding of health professions continuing professional development education, program design, and delivery
• Experience with sponsorship solicitation and sponsor relationship management
• Experience developing marketing strategies and custom plans that are national and international in scope
• Demonstrated experience with educational technologies and digital learning platforms
• Experience collecting, analyzing, and leveraging data to inform instructional strategies and program improvements
• Experience analyzing large data sets to track conference metrics, identify performance trends and uncover strategic growth opportunities
• Experience coordinating the selection and negotiation of services or products with external vendors
• Knowledge of emerging educational technologies and best practices in digital pedagogy
• Advanced proficiency with M365, project management tools and video conference platforms
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills to work with instructors, academic leaders, and external vendors
• Must have a strong client and customer service orientation and demonstrate diplomacy and discretion
• Ability to work in a fast paced and results oriented environment
• Ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders and deliverables

Assets (Nonessential):

• Project Management Certification (PMP)

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Achievement oriented
• Entrepreneurial
• Insightful
• Self-confident
• Self-directed

Closing Date: 2026-11-11, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget - Term
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 14 -- $95,344 with an annual step progression to a maximum of $121,932. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Student Services
Divisional HR Office Email: medhr@utoronto.ca

Lived Experience Statement

Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.

Job descriptions are available upon request for internal applicants.

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.

Indigenous Substantiation Process

The University of Toronto has implemented a process to substantiate Indigenous Membership/Citizenship/Enrolment for candidates who identify as Indigenous. For more information about this process, please refer to the Indigenous Substantiation Website.

Organization

Established in 1827, the University of Toronto is Canada's largest university, recognized as a global leader in research and teaching. U of T's distinguished faculty, institutional record of groundbreaking scholarship and wealth of innovative academic opportunities continually attract outstanding students and academics from around the world.

U of T is committed to providing a learning experience that benefits from both a scale almost unparalleled in North America and from the close-knit learning communities made possible through its college system and academic divisions. Located in and around Toronto, one of the world's most diverse regions, U of T's vibrant academic life is defined by a unique degree of cultural diversity in its learning community. The University is sustained environmentally by three green campuses, where renowned heritage buildings stand beside award-winning innovations in architectural design.

U of T is one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers.
U of T is one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers.

Are you looking for a challenging, meaningful career in a supportive and diverse environment?

We offer challenging work within an open environment that celebrates diversity in all its forms. Our focus is on creating a positive work environment that attracts and retains excellent employees through a combination of competitive compensation, favourable working conditions, opportunities for career growth and development and a unique organizational culture.

Employees have access to:

• Excellent health and dental benefits;
• On-site support for training and career development;
• Flexible work arrangements;
• Childcare subsidy;
• Tuition waivers;
• Scholarships and/or tuition waivers for dependants;
• Generous paid time off;
• Support on equity and diversity issues;
• On-site child care;
• University Pension Plan;
• Subsidized athletic facility membership;
• World-renowned libraries;
• Confidential counselling services;
• Parking and TTC Metropasses;
• Employee and Family Assistance Plan;
• Continued health benefits for pensioners.

Work where the world comes to think.
Work where the world comes to discover.
Work where the world comes to learn.

Opportunities exist for people from a wide range of backgrounds, ranging from recent graduates to experienced senior professionals.