Canadian Association of General Surgeons Looking for Education Manager at Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Full Time

Are you looking for an opportunity to break new ground in the field of professional education, to explore new educational methods, tools and modalities and to work closely with general surgeons to develop and deliver leading edge professional development? Would you thrive in an environment where innovation guides your work and where there is ample room to grow? Are you rewarded by working for a values-based organization with the ultimate goal of improving patient care for all Canadians? We have an immediate opening for an Education Manager to take the Canadian Association of General Surgeons’ Education Program to the next level in terms of quality, quantity and reach.

About the Canadian Association of General Surgeons (CAGS):

The Canadian Association of General Surgeons (CAGS) is the national voice for General Surgeons in Canada, representing over 1,500 practising members and general surgery residents. Through investments in advocacy, education and research, CAGS provides the tools, support, and resources for its members to achieve excellence in surgical care. Our efforts aim to improve the functioning of surgical care systems and practices and to improve access to quality surgical care in urban and rural settings across Canada. For a detailed list of strategic initiatives and member services, visit www.cags-accg.ca.

The Canadian Association of General Surgeons has partnered with The Canadian Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, the Canadian Hernia Society, the Canadian Society of Surgical Oncology for a shared staffing model. Further, CAGS supports the management of the Canadian General Surgery Foundation and Canadian Surgery Forum. The Membership & Communication Manager will work with all these partner organizations.

Position Description:

Reporting to the CEO, the Education Manager supports multiple Canadian surgical societies. The ideal candidate is visionary and creative with a penchant for excellence in education and driven to move key strategic initiatives forward, positioning CAGS as a leader in surgical training. The position requires the ability to adapt to new digital environments and to embrace innovative approaches and solutions to ensure the program stays ahead of the curve. Interpersonal and communication skills are key, as is the desire to contribute as a key member in a dynamic, fully 

engaged and cohesive team.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

Development of Education Programs: Plan, manage and create innovative approaches to the development and delivery of value-added educational programs for CAGS and other partner society’s members and ensure that programs align with the vision and strategy of each association. Collaborate with key internal and external stakeholders to create new initiatives. Develop and execute, in collaboration with subject matter experts, virtual and in- person continuing professional development for members.

Reputation Building: Create effective short- and long-term educational strategies that will meet member needs and advance the reputation of CAGS, provide insights to inform approaches to communicating relevance and value to members on social media and through other communications platforms. Promote CAGS educational offerings to members and stakeholders, creating awareness and demand for services. Work with staff and others to support the educational goals of the Foundation and partner societies.

Accreditation: Manage and oversee CAGS provision of its CPD Accreditation Services, liaising with external organizations on accreditation applications and with CAGS Education Committee on review of applications. Stay up to date on the Royal College’s CPD Accreditation Standards through active engagement with the College.

Committee Management: Directly support governance of standing committees working directly on educational, examination, and accreditation activities. Act as an education advisor and mentor when needed on an ad hoc basis.

Effective Management: Provide effective program and project management to all activities under job purview. Undertake sound project budgeting, goal setting and tracking of initiatives. Ensure program documentation is kept current and complete. Manage relationships with external suppliers including contracts, tracking, and processing invoices Ensure program documentation is kept current and complete.

Required:

• University degree with a concentration in adult education, instructional design or curriculum development and five years of work experience in a similar role.
• Experience with and managing a comprehensive Learning Management System (LMS) and developing courses for online systems.
• Experience with e-learning development software, such as Storyline Articulate or other.
• Proven ability to develop educational programs, materials and reference tools.
• Experience with virtual education applications for use in delivering webinars and other virtual sessions.
• Advanced software skills including Microsoft Office, Basic HTML, multimedia tools
• Stakeholder engagement and familiarity with funding education programs through grants and industry sponsorship
• Keen attention to detail with strong organizational and time management skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects at one time, strong ability to multi-task and manage priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Team player with a strong work ethic who is reliable and can deliver, with an ability to work both independently and with others.
• Diplomacy in communicating with stakeholders (members, suppliers, volunteers, and the public)
• Driven to take initiative and responsibility where there are many opportunities to take ownership and be an important contributor to team success.
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written)
• Must be flexible to adjust working hours to accommodate evening meetings, and occasional weekend events.
•  Must be available to travel to attend courses and conferences 3-4 times per year.

Not required, but considered strong additional assets:

• Fluency in both official languages.
• Experience in healthcare environments and/or working with medical professional associations and not-for-profit organizations.
• An understanding of Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons accreditation policies and ethical considerations of industry participation.

Why join our team?

• A small, dynamic and supportive team.
• Autonomous work schedule, flexible work environment (home/office), and flexible work hours to encourage work/life balance.
• Competitive compensation.

We are committed to diversity and equity and welcome applications from women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, persons of minority gender identity, visible minorities, and others who may contribute to diversification and share our values.

To find out more about CAGS, visit our website at www.cags-accg.ca.

Please apply by 5pm ET on May 9, 2024 by providing a cover letter and resume to [email protected]. 

We thank all those who apply, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.