Education Project Coordinator Full Time

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Job Description

RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF THE MUHC

The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) is a world-renowned biomedical and hospital research centre. Located in Montreal, Quebec, the Institute is the research arm of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine at McGill University. The RI-MUHC is supported in part by the Fonds de recherche du Québec – Santé (FRQS).

Position Summary

Department / Research Program: Interprofessional Program in Advanced Communication Skills – CORE / Cancer Research Program

CERES (Centre for Relationships in Serious Illness) Lab

Full-time project manager to work under the supervision of Dr. Justin Sanders on a system-level education initiative called the Interprofessional McGill Program in Advanced Communication Skills. The incumbent will oversee the coordination and management of IMPACS-related activities, including the development of educational materials, organization of education sessions across multiple institutions, and support for the implementation of IMPACS-related initiatives.

The incumbent may also contribute to the preparation and submission of research grants related to this work. This role offers an opportunity to collaborate with learners, educators, researchers, and institutional partners to enhance communication skills training in healthcare.

General Duties

• Coordinate meetings and facilitate collaboration across multiple institutions,
• Participate in international collaborative meetings on system-level communication intervention,
• Serve as liaison between Dr. Sanders’ research team, administrative staff, and external partners,
• Organize, update, and maintain project materials to ensure relevance and accuracy,
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee training sessions, workshops, and other program activities,
• Collaborate with educators, stakeholders, and subject matter experts to achieve project objectives,
• Monitor and evaluation of educational effectiveness through assessments, feedback, and performance tracking,
• Maintain accurate records, reports, and documentation of project activities and outcomes,
• Provide support and guidance to team members and stakeholders, addressing questions and troubleshooting issues as they arise.

Standards Of Performance

• Timely Coordination: Plan and organize project meetings, workshops, and activities efficiently.
• Quality Materials: Ensure accuracy, relevance, and accessibility of project resources and documentation.
• Effective Communication: Maintain clear, professional collaboration with team members, partners, and external stakeholders.
• Project oversight: Track progress, manage timelines, and ensure deadlines are met.
• Active Engagement: Contribute to project discussions, planning and implementation efforts.
• Grant and Reporting Support: Assist with funding applications, progress reports, and documentation.
• Compliance: Ensure all activities adhere to ethical, institutional and regulatory guidelines.
• Continuous Improvement: Regularly evaluate processes, materials, and outcomes to optimize project effectiveness.

Website of the organization

https://rimuhc.ca/en

Education / Experience

Education: Master’s Degree

Field of Study: Education, Health Sciences, Communication, Public Health, Psychology

Other education considered an asset for this position: Experience with e-training tools and learning management systems (LMS) is an asset.

Work Experience: Between 1 to 3 years of experience.

Required Skills

• Advanced knowledge of oral and written French is required.
• An advanced knowledge of oral and written English is required, as the position requires regular and complex contact with researchers or international students who are exclusively proficient in English. The position also requires complex writing or in-depth analysis of documents in English related to a research project.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills,
• Ability to work independently or with teams with minimum supervision,
• Ability to work across multiple communication platforms – e-mail, Slack, etc.,
• Problem assessment and problem-solving abilities.

Additional information

Status: Temporary, full time (35-hour workweek)

Pay Scale: Commensurate with education and experience

Work Shift: Variable

Work Site: 5252 boul. de Maisonneuve

***If you wish to include a cover letter, please attach it with your resume in one document. ***

Why work with us?

• 4-week vacation, 5th week after 5 years,
• Bank of 12 paid days (personal days and days for sickness or family obligations),
• 13 paid statutory holidays,
• Modular group insurance plan (including gender affirmation coverage),
• Telemedicine,
• RREGOP (defined benefit government pension plan),
• Training and professional development opportunities,
• Child Care Centres,
• Corporate Discounts (OPUS + Perkopolis),
• Competitive monthly parking rate,
• Employee Assistance Program,
• Recognition Program,
• Flex work options and much more!

https://rimuhc.ca/careers

To learn more about our benefits, please visit http://rimuhc.ca/en/compensation-and-benefits

THIS IS NOT A HOSPITAL POSITION.

Equal Opportunity Employment Program

The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity, diversity and inclusion within its community. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who self-identify as members of racialized groups/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons. We also welcome candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may confidentially contact, research.talent@muhc.mcgill.ca